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3.23.2007

Juanita D. Amatong



Juanita D. Amatong

  • 1st Filipina to be appointed Secretary of the Department of Finance (2003-05)
  • 1st Filipina to be awarded as the First Woman Executive Director in the World Bank Group (1996-98)


QUOTE
"Harmonization provides a means to enhancing development effectiveness as well as reducing transaction costs and promoting transparency. Towards these ends, the Philippines as one of the recipients of donor assistance, is a strong adherent to the principles espoused in harmonization."


DATE OF BIRTH
March 23, 1935

BIRTHPLACE
Bindoy, Negros Oriental, Philippines


USEFUL LINKS

Profile: The Honorable Juanita D. Amatong
Department of Finance: Timeline
Hon. Juanita D. Amatong - Secretary, Department of Finance
Women Ministers of Finance and Economy from 2000
Statement of Undersecretary Juanita D. Amatong Philippines Rome, Italy – 24 February 2003

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