DIRECTORY OF KEY OFFICIALS

 

 GONDELINA G. AMATA 

Chairperson President, National Livelihood and Development Corp. (NLDC) 7/F One Corporate Plaza, 845 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City 

Tel. : (+632) 817‐2657  Email: lina.amata@yahoo.com 

 FELIX JOSE S. MONTES 

Vice‐Chairperson / President & CEO 18 Geneva Northwest Subdv, BF Homes, Paranaque City 

Email : jmontescompany@yahoo.com  

MEMBERS  

MERLY M. CRUZ 11/F Legaspi Tower 300 cr. V Cruz Blvd, Davao City 

Email: merlycruz@yahoo.com 

CONSUELO M. SUELLO 

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Email: suello_consuelo@yahoo.com 

 ARMANDO P. GALIMBA 

394 Lower Pias, Camp 7 Baguio City 

Email: armando.galimba@yahoo.com 

 RICARDO A. VILLO, JR. 

Purok Cali, Brgy 1 Ilog Negros Occidental 

Email: ricardo.villo@gmail.com 

GERARD E. GUZMAN Corporate Secretary 

National Livelihood and Development Corp. (NLDC) 7/F One Corporate Plaza, 845 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City 

Tel. : (+632) 817‐2660 Email:  gerardendayaguzman@gmail.com 

 

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 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 

 FELIX JOSE S. MONTES President & CEO email : jmontescompany @yahoo.com 

MARKETING DEPARTMENT  

DOLORES R. TIO Department Manager email : drtio@nfc.gov.ph 

MAIN OFFICE: NFC Plantsite San Joaquin, Sarrat Ilocos Norte 2914 Telefax : (+63 77) 782‐8016                                 772‐0341 Office Mobile: 0925.782.8016 (Sun)                         0906.215.0795 (Globe) 

OFFICE OF THE VICE‐PRESIDENT 

NORBERTO D. MENDOZA VP for Operations  email : ndmendoza@nfc.gov.ph 

ADMIN & FINANCE DEPARTMENT 

RUTH AMARYLIS CHRISTIE F. VALENCIA Department Manager email : rafvalencia@nfc.gov.ph 

AGRI PRODUCTION & EXTENSION DEPARTMENT 

RUBEN V. TOMAS Department Manager email : rvtomas@nfc.gov.ph 

MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT 

LEONARD V. DOMINGO Department Manager  email : lvdomingo@nfc.gov.ph 

QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT 

THELMA T. BATARA Officer In‐Charge email : thelma.batara@nfc.gov.ph 

Bids & Awards Committee JOHN C. ANCHETA Chairman email:  bac@nfc.gov.ph  

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

MERLY MIRASOL CRUZ

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Positions Held Chairman, MMCruz Development Foundation Retired Undersecretary, Department of Trade Industry

Education Ph. D. in Philippine Studies, Univ. of the Phils. Diliman, Phils., 2009 to present; MBA, Ateneo de Davao University, Phils., 2005; Cert. Course, EMBA (Entrepreneurial Management for Business Advantage), Asian Institute of Management, Phils., 2000; MA in English, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College, Gen. Santos, Phils., 1980; 1972; BS in Chemical Engineering, MAPUA Institute of Technology, Manila, Phils., 1969

Years of Experience 43 Citizenship Filipino Countries of Work Experience

Philippines

1. NAME : Cruz, Merly Mirasol

2. Address : 30 Sierra Madre Street, Central Park Subd., Bangkal,

Davao City, 8000, Philippines

3. Tel No : (+6382) 297-1528

4. Birth Date : June 26, 1948 5. Birthplace : Lezo, Aklan

6. Civil Status: Married 7. Sex : Female

8. Nationality : Filipino

9. Languages and Dialects Spoken : English, Tagalog, Aklanon, Cebuano

EDUCATION:

1. Formal Education

Course / Degree Program Name of School / Address Inclusive Dates of

Attendance

Ph. D. in Philippine Studies UP Diliman, Tri-College Asian Center, Quezon City

2009 to present

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Ateneo de Davao University Jacinto Street, Davao City

2003-2005

Certificate Course on Entrepreneurial Management for Business Advantage (E-MBA)

Asian Center for Entrepreneurship - Asian Institute of Management, Makati City

February-March 03, 2000

MA in English Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College, Gen. Santos City

1978-1980

BS in Chemical Engineering MAPUA Institute of Technology, Manila

1964-1969

2. Non-Formal Education

Title of Training Program Conducted By Inclusive dates of

Attendance

Foreign

Seminar on Knowledge-based Management for ASEAN 2012 "Nonaka Knowledge Forum for Global Leadership"

JICA- Tokyo International Center (TIC), Tokyo, Japan

October 20-30, 2012

APEC SME Ministerial and Investment Meetings

Petersburg, Russia Aug 1-5, 2012

Mainstreaming Green Growth in PSD and Panel Discussion Annual Meeting of Donors Community for Enterprise Development (Keynote)

Berlin, Germany July 11-14, 2012

UNIDO Industrial Development Report on Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Wealth Creation (Panelist and Speaker)

United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Bangkok, Thailand

05 March 2012

APEC Women Summit and APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Women and the Economy

San Francisco, California, USA Sept 15-16, 2011

International Conference on Climate Change Investment

Berlin, Germany June 5-8, 2011

APEC SME Summit Big Sky Resort, Montana, USA May 18-19, 2011 BIMP-EAGA Summit Jakarta, Indonesia May 6-9, 2011

BIMP-EAGA Senior Officials Retreat Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Jan 10-11, 2011 APO Workshop ON Promotion of the OVOP Models as a Regional Rural Development Strategy

Vientiane, Lao PDR Dec 6-9, 2010

Corporate Social Responsibility Conference

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 21-23, 2010

APEC SME Ministerial Meeting Gifu, Japan Oct 2-3, 2010

BIMP-EAGA Senior Officials Meeting Chengdu, China June 22-26, 2010

Strengthening Public Sector Capacity to Support Enterprise in Mindanao/Public Sector Linkage Program (PSLP)

Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) Queensland University of Technology (QUT),(Phil-Australia)

16 May – 31 July 2005

International Project Promotion Seminar: Management Tool

Construction Industry Development Board – Malaysia (CIDB-M), (Labuan, Malaysia)

Feb 10-11,2004

Strengthening Regional and Sub- Regional Planning Systems, PASST 01- 0018

Australian Agency for International Devt (AusAID) Adelaide, Australia

Aug 19-

Sept 26, 2002

Symposium on Supply Chain Management

Asian Productivity Organization (India)

Jan 09-11, 2001

Foreign Investment Advisory Service- AusAID Roundtable Conference

AUSAid (Thailand) March 1998

ASEAN-EC Roundtable Conference ASEAN-EC (Brunei Darussalam) June 15-18, 1997 International Market Prospects for Furniture and Fixtures in Highpoint

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

September 1997

International Business Seminar Sabah Economic Development Council (Malaysia)

Jan. 6-11, 1997

Benchmarking on Business Support Organizations (BSOs) for Small Enterprise Development in Canada

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

Sept 13-26, 1996

Symposium on Strengthening of Support Devt Industries

(Tokyo,Japan) Jan. 22-28, 1995

Observation/Study Tour of 10 Cities in Germany (Gov’t-Private Sector)

GTZ-Germany Sept 25-Oct 18, 1992

Industrial Expansion Programme Industry Devt Authority (Ireland) June 10-July 1989 ISO Seminar on Quality Assurance, Lab Accreditation & Certification

ISO/ BSI (China) April 02-13, 1984

Local

CESB Training on Competency Profiling Career Executive Service Board (CESB)

March 15-16,2012

Corporate Governance Program PDP BATCH 31 (Directors Program)

Institute of Corporate Directors Sept 1&2, 5&6, 15&16, 2011

CESB Seminar for Targeted Selection Interview

Waterfront, SMBA, Olongapo, Zambales

May 28-29, 2010

Leadership and Organizational Development Seminar for Davao Industry Cluster Teams

Institut fur Betriebliche Bildung and Unternehmenskultur

January 6,2006

Workshop on Project Development and Management-Innovation Component, Pearl2 Accelerating Enterprise Development

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

August 20-21, 2004

Gabay sa Paglilingkod Seminar Career Executive Service Board (CESB)

Nov 10-16,2003

The Power Principle: Influence with Center for Leadership and Change Nov 25, 2003

Honor Seminar Inc. (CLCI)

Basic Seminar Philippine Seminars, Inc April 28, 2001

Entrepreneurial Management for Business Advantage (E-MBA)

Asian Institute of Management/ Association for Overseas Technical Scholarships

Feb 21-Mar 03, 2000

Philippine Economic Prospects for Year 2000

DCCCII/UAP Feb 12, 2000

Industry Clustering Seminar Workshop DTI Feb 11, 2000

New Developments & Demands on Industry & Trade Sectors in the Field of Quality, Standards and Conformance

DTI-BPS/ DTI-10 Sept 14-15, 2000

3. Other Certification Examinations

Title of Certification Examination Name / Address of Certifying Agency Date Certified

Career Executive Service Officer III Career Executive Service Board, Quezon City

1995

Real Estate Brokers Bureau of Domestic Trade, MTI, Mla 1978

Board Exam for Chemical Engineers Chemical Engineering Board, PRC, Manila

July 1970

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

Consultant, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the preparation of the Livelihood Rehabilitation Plan with Strategies, Key Programs, Monitoring and Evaluation component in Industry and Services for the Reconstruction Assistance on Yolanda (RAY 2014-2018), 13 May to 28 June 2014.

Consultant, International Labour Organization (ILO) for the Value Chain Development for Sustainable and Productive Tourism in Coron, Palawan, 5 May – 02 June 2014. Project outputs include the following:

o A value chain assessment of the tourism sector in Coron, Palawan that links local economic development, value chain development and Decent Work and covers: a) market linkages; b) the identification of key market players including government, local business groups, private sector, community organizations and other stakeholders; c) priorities in terms of opportunities and capacities, including the existing local labor market, skills and potential income and (self) employment generators;

o A report on report on the results of a stakeholder workshop which will be conducted to assist the development of a Value Chain Development Plan; and,

o A Value Chain Development Plan derived through a participatory approach indicating opportunities for livelihood development and proposals for value chain interventions, with a particular focus on short-term interventions that can be implemented and achieved in 2014. The plan should include a sequenced work plan from with clearly defined outputs, timing and responsible agencies and stakeholders.

Consultant for the Development Corridor and Spatial Development Initiatives, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), December 2013 to present.

Provides strategic advice for the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) in business

development and investment promotion leveraging on inter-regional opportunities and

using development corridor and spatial development strategies;

Introduces good practice as business models for replication in cities identified as gateways in priority development corridors, e.g., Single Window for Investment Facilitation and Trade (SWIFT);

Facilitates value-chain based industry cluster development for Mindanao as platform for

private sector participation in MSME development and employment generation.

Independent Member of the IMEM (Interim Mindanao Electricity Market) Governance Committee (IGC), December 3, 2013 to present.

Presides (as chairperson) the Governance Committee meeting of the IMEM as a

venue for transparent and efficient utilization of all available capacities in the Mindanao

Grid to meet the supply deficiency. The IMEM is a medium term and interim solution

developed by the Department of Energy (DOE) meant to address the deficiency of the

supply in Mindanao and started trial operation last December 2013.

Member of the Board of Directors, Northern Foods Corporation (NFC), 2010 to present.

Provides strategic advice and marketing inputs for the company as it endeavors to

run sustainable operations as a government-owned and controlled corporation

(GOCC). Coordinating Consultant, Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment (ConVERGE) Project, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), August to Dec 2013.

Led the team of consultants contracted by DAR to produce market studies, feasibility

studies and investment plans for priority Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) and

commodities (i.e., rice, rubber, muscovado, abaca and coffee);

Reviewed the value-chain map and indicative plans that were prepared by the stakeholders during the value-chain analysis & planning workshops for each of the identified Agrarian Reform Community (ARC) clusters for development of identified priority commodity;

Conducted validation of the proposed production and/or processing sites,

actors/operators, private sector partners and enablers in the identified value-chain

and make an assessment of whether or not the proposed project for coffee and rice

production and processing is feasible;

Conducted a market study to assess the present and projected demands for the

commodities, demand and supply gaps and the market opportunities or market share

of the proponents;

Facilitated the finalization of the Value Chain maps and investment plans for each

ARC cluster by the stakeholders involved; and,

Prepared individual feasibility studies (one each for public and private investments) of the agribusiness projects showing their overall viability and feasibility and also covering all major components including the technical aspect, market, organization and management, financial and economic benefits following the format and parameters of NEDA Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) including the social and environmental safeguards, risk assessment and sustainability measures and other non-quantifiable benefits.

Project Consultant, Powdered Chili Production under Task Force Pablo Livelihood Cluster, Department of Trade & Industry (DTI), August to September 2013.

Conducted a market study and value chain analysis for the chili farmers of municipalities of the Davao Oriental Province as a means to provide livelihood opportunities in specific areas devastated by the Typhoon Pablo.

Undersecretary, Department of Trade & Industry (DTI), 2008 to June 2013.

Integrated DTI-Regional Operations and Development Group (RODG) Work Plan, a

road map of the RODG goals and detailed targets for two years as framework for the

development of MSMEs, never before produced at the RODG;

Implemented eight OTOP flagship projects (Engineered Bamboo, Pangasius Fillet, Vegetable Noodle, Microwavable Saba Banana, Virtual Poultry Farming, Waterlily, Bayong and SPIN projects), which served as catalysts for stronger LGU collaboration and convergence of efforts among other key players in identifying, developing and promoting products/services that represent their towns/cities;

Developed the industry clustering strategy of DTI using the value chain approach that is actively followed to-date; (Note: Collectively, the projects generated Php395 million in investments, earned Php145 million domestic sales, $7 million in exports, supported over 9,000 jobs, created over 9,000 MSMEs and assisted over 3,000 MSMEs.)

Designed and implemented the Big Push for SME Development Framework for

DTI-Regional Operations Development Group (RODG) from 2010 to 2013;

Supervised the collaboration between DTI and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for the latter’s implementation of the IFAD-funded CONVERGE Project; led the DTI team in the conduct of preparatory activities that served as basis and rationale for the Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment (CONVERGE) Project; oversaw the formulation of needs assessment and the validation of the reports thereon through consultative workshops that were organized based on existing industry groups that have been put together in the course of earlier projects of DTI (e.g. DICCEP and NICCEP);

Led the successful implementation of the SMED Self-Employment Project, a DTI-GIZ

undertaking that ran from 2008 to 2012 and eventually spawned its successor

project, the Promotion of Green Economic Development (ProGED) which, in turn,

has commenced in 2012 and will conclude in 2015;

Improved MSME performance by introducing and successfully piloting an industry clustering strategy: Engr. Cruz introduced and piloted the JICA-funded Davao Industry Cluster Capacity Enhancement Program (DICCEP) strategy aimed building the collective capacities of businesses in the region as prime movers of the economy; led the successful implementation of DICCEP, which was made recipient of the 2010 Official Development Assistance (ODA) Good Practice Award under Strategies for Achieving Outcomes Category that was instituted by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).

Conceptualized the National Industry Cluster Capacity Enhancement Project (NICCEP), which was approved for ODA by JICA for 2012-2015, and led the implementation of the project until June 2013;

Steered the National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) law into motion and pioneered the first NERBAC in the country as a model; (Note: The law created in 1992 was revitalized in 2006 when it modeled its operational framework after Engr. Cruz’s brainchild: The Davao Express Business Center (e-biz Davao), which expedited the process of business registration and licensing. E-biz Davao evolved into the Single Window for Investment Facilitation and Trade (SWIFT) and became NERBAC XI, the first in the country. AusAID selected SWIFT as one of its pilot projects in 2006 with the distinction of being replicated in Indonesia under BIMP-EAGA. Since its nationwide implementation in 2008, NERBAC has generated investment of over Php194 million, created about 1,511,000 jobs, and registered over 869,000 business names. NERBAC has become a model for local governments to improve competitiveness and attract investors. There are currently 15 regional and 24 provincial satellite NERBACs nationwide.)

Strengthened the export industry by introducing and successfully piloting Export Pathways Program (EPP), now a national strategy; (Note: The EPP was spearheaded by Engr. Merly Cruz to develop MSMEs with potential to become exporters. It is a systematic process in assisting the exporters’ growth through a value chain approach, industry clustering and sub-contracting. It is now considered as a major intervention towards the attainment of the country’s export goals and has been rolled out nationwide in 2008. The EPP has, to date, resulted in the development of 127 new exporters, generating over $480 million export sales. More than 2,000 MSMEs are enrolled as of 2012.)

Supervised the implementation of the Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Project

(RuMEPP); (Note: From 2008 to 2013, Engr. Cruz capably directed the

implementation of the IFAD-funded RuMEPP. Through the project, micro-

entrepreneurs were equipped with the necessary linkages to financing and to markets

and were empowered to manage to their business activities as sustainable

operations.)

As the Industry Clustering Anchor Person, coordinated with and coached the DTI Regional Offices in designing, planning and developing potential industry clusters with the goal of rationalizing and strengthening industries with strong potential of integrating its products with the global supply chain, as well as took the lead in organizing the Phil Industry Cluster Conference participated in by more than 1,000 MSMEs, business support organizations, the academe and other government agencies last June 25-26, 2013.

Philippine Senior Official to Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP- EAGA) Sub-regional Cooperation, 2005 to June 2013.

Represented the Philippines in Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) during BIMP-EAGA Sub-

regional SOM, ministerial meetings and other activities;

Supervised the four Phil-EAGA Working Group Clusters namely: SME Development, Natural Resources Development, Joint Tourism and Transportation, Infrastructure and Information Communication Technology, through the respective Heads of Delegation; and,

Strategized the country’s position in consultation with the members of the Phil-EAGA

working groups composed of government and private sector.

Southern Philippines Coordinator for BIMP-EAGA Matters, DTI, 1995-2008.

Coordinated and facilitated BIMP-EAGA related activities, e.g., trade fairs, investment missions, seminars, etc., requiring participation of all DTI Regional and Provincial offices in Mindanao and Palawan;

Conducted DTI Mindanao EAGA-related planning workshops;

Consolidated and submitted DTI Mindanao and Palawan Work and Financial Plans,

Accomplishment Reports;

Consolidated and disseminated EAGA-related information to DTI Mindanao and Palawan

Offices; and,

Represented DTI at inter-agency meetings, planning workshops and related seminars.

Island Coordinator for Mindanao, Department of Trade & Industry (DTI), 1991-2008.

Supervised and managed coordination, facilitation and integration of development initiatives and activities of the DTI Regional Offices in Mindanao (e.g., Conduct of DTI Mindanao Planning Workshops, conceptualization and submission of program proposals for Mindanao-wide implementation, consolidation, updating, maintenance and sharing of Mindanao Information Database, incoming and outgoing trade and investment missions for Mindanao and, Preparation/updating of Mindanao promotion collateral materials).

Director, Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)-XI Regional Office and 5 Provincial Offices, 1991 to 2008.

Supervised/managed DTI in Region XI to successfully obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification for the following activities: Provision of Government Service on Trade Promotion, Investment and Industry Development and Promotion, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development, Consumer Welfare and Protection, and Service Environment Enhancement.

National SME Expert on Cluster Development for XP/PHI/04/A54, UNIDO, 2005.

Assessed the prevailing situation affecting the competitiveness of SMEs in the Food

Supply Chain in Mindanao with focus on Tropical Fruits, Seaweeds as well as the Halal

Food Sector; and,

Designed a program proposal using needs-analysis and industry clustering approach.

SME Development Consultant, TA 3940-PHI, ADB, Feb 2003-Mar 2004.

Assessed the policy and regulatory environment affecting small businesses in 7 cities in

Mindanao and Palawan;

Formulated and implemented strategies for effective networking of SMEs;

Recommended specific measures LGUs can adopt to improve the business environment and increase participation of private sector in economic development efforts;

Encouraged local governments to implement acceptable recommendations on a pilot basis;

Established mechanisms for strengthening public-private partnership in private sector development by assisting the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo) and LGUs in implementing SME development activities; and,

Established collaborative mechanisms and developing programs on how LGUs can

support business organizations.

SME Trade/Business Dev’t., Promotion & Facilitation Consultant, TA 2622-PHI Phase 2-Capacity Building of the Phil. Coordinating Council for BIMP-EAGA, ADB, Feb-Jun 2002.

Increased technical capacity of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCO)/Philippine Coordinating Office for BIMP-EAGA and the MEDCo Secretariat to appreciate and understand business and investment practices, investment planning and promotion activities and other activities related to increasing intra-regional and inter-regional trade and investment.

Chairperson of the BIMP-EAGA Construction & Construction Materials (C/CM) Working Group.

Headed the Central Secretariat for the C/CM Working Group (WG) of the BIMP-EAGA.

(Note: The C/CM WG was then led by the Philippines, with DTI designated as the Lead

Agency.)

Organized the meetings and similar activities of the group; and,

Coordinated with relevant sectors and agencies for the successful conduct of the BIMP-EAGA Mindanao Construction Show, the promotion of C/CM projects, the linkages amongst the public and private players of the C/CM industries, and the preparation of technical papers for the same.

Project Director, CIDA-funded Craft Village Development Program, PH, 1994-2000.

Directed the formulation of Annual Work Plans and Budgets, and the implementation

of the project throughout Southern Mindanao;

Provided overall management and supervision;

Chaired the Executive and Investment Committees;

Represented the project in meetings with donor agency and other CIDA-assisted projects; and,

Performed other tasks as Project Director of the program, which was intended to address the basic and support services requirements of the micro and small enterprises in Southern Mindanao.

Special Lecturer, School of Management, University of the Philippines in Mindanao (UP-Min).

Lectured on Project Planning and Development to the graduate school students in Urban and Regional Planning, School of Management, University of the Philippines in Mindanao, to enable them to appreciate the significance of project planning and development to the planning process, to analyze the project life cycle and the various steps involved, and to understand planning tools and techniques in project development.

REFERENCES: Gregory Domingo Manuel Roxas III Luwalhati Antonino Secretary Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) secretary@dti.gov.ph (+632)896-1166/899-5518

Secretary Department of Interior & Local Government (DILG) mar@marroxas.com (+632)832-8280/913-6254

Chairman Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) luwalhati.antonino@minda.gov.ph (+6382)221-1345/221-8108

Updated: 07 June 2014

MERLY M. CRUZ

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Ms. Consuelo Maristanez - Suello Contact: SMART (09194215611)

Summary of Professional Experiences

21 years, Government Service (Nov 1992-present) 6 years, Member of the Board of Directors, NFC (2009-Present) 10 years, Academic Profession (1989-1999)

Expertise

Implement Programs and Projects

Foreign and locally-funded Projects

National Project Director, Bahrain Grant Projects with the United Nations

Development Programme (UNDP) for Tawi-Tawi, Bukidnon, and Manila. 2008-

2009

Lead Officer, AusAid –funded Distance Learning Program for Paraguros from DepEd and AFP. 2004

Lead Officer, ADB-funded technical assistance on the harmonization of national land valuation policy

Project Officer, UNIDO-funded technical assistance on Philippine Investment

Delegate Program for France, Italy, Japan, and Germany. The Delegate Program established the Philippine Investment Technology Promotion Offices, detailing

Filipino Investment Attaches in said countries. 1997

Asset Reform and Housing

Deputy Secretary General, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating

Council (HUDCC. April 2009- 01 July 2010 with concurrent functions as:

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OIC Executive Director, Urban Asset Reform Project Management Office,

2005-2006

Acting Chairman, National Government Center- Administration

Committee

Official Representative to the Metro Manila Inter-Agency Committee on

Informal Settlers (MMIAC)

Integrity Development Program

Chairman, Integrity Development Action Program (IDAP); HUDCC was

awarded with IDAP Compliant Certificate; In Top 10 among other agencies of

government

ODA and Flagship Projects

Assistant Secretary for Flagship Programs and Official Development Assistance (ODA) Projects. Feb 16, 2002-2004

Trade and Investment Program

Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Board of Investments, Department of

Trade and Industry. November 1992-2001

Systems Improvement in Project Monitoring

Introduced schemes for on-time, real-time ODA project tracking systems

Introduced corrective measures to resolve project issues for different non-

government organizations

Generate project resource for pro-poor projects

Local fund for Brgy Manuali Resettlement Project (Porac)

Technical Assistance of SMART Communications, Inc. for the enhancement of IT services in public high schools (Porac)

Japan grant for projects of the poorest municipalities including the

rehabilitation of rice terraces in Ifugao and livelihood for women groups of Pangasinan. 2007

2014

Language Teaching

Instructor of English Communication, San Pedro College of Business Administration. (1989-1999)

Legislative Work

Political Affairs Officer, 15th Congress, House of Representatives. December

2010- June 2013

Communications and Advocacy

Project Officer for the Investment Folio for the President, 1998-1999 (The folio was reproduced in thousands of copies for the various Trade and investment

activities of former President Fidel V. Ramos)

Member of the BOI Team for International Promotion of Investments, Germany

1997-1998. Project Officer for Government industry and investment promotion

Member of the Philippine Study Team to Asia for the Promotion of the Philippine Iron & Steel Industry and its competitive advantage vis

a vis Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, May-June 1997

Trade and Investment Delegate (Auckland and New Zealand, August 15-18, 1995; Australia, August 19-23, 1995)

Member of the Philippine Investment Promotion Team, Hannover

Germany, 1998

Project Officer for conceptualization of IEC collaterals (congressional

projects, 2012-2013; Ads published in: (2004, Hongkong News; True Friends Magazine in Hongkong and The Forum; 1994, Bangkok Post and

The Nation); 2004, 80 provincial folios promoting nationwide the Government’s priority programs and projects.

Education and Citations

Master of Professional Studies in Development Communication, University of the Philippines

Master of Arts in Mass Communication, Pamantasan ng Lunsod ng Maynila, 1989- 1995 (30 units)

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Lyceum of the Philippines, 1988

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Scholarships, Seminars, Conferences Practical Trainings, Awards

Operation Evaluation System

Delegate, Training-Workshop on the Institutionalization of Evaluation System in Government Operations, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Tokyo, 2007

Delegation Head, Study of the Housing and Urban Development Program of Singapore, 2007

Education

Lead Coordinator of the Strong Republic School (SRS) Philippines Team on “

Instructional Program for the effective orientation of Classroom Teachers and Para-Guros - Strong Republic School (SRS) Project. Adelaide, Australia (Feb. 7-

22, 2004)

Resource Person on the Strong Republic School (SRS) at the 2003 National

Literacy Conference and Awards, September 4, 2003, Leyte Park Resort, Tacloban City

Language/Communication Competency

Six-Month Japanese Language Course, Mirokuno Sato Institute of Language

Studies, Hiroshima, Japan- May-October 1998 Seminar-Workshop on Writing for Development, Asian Institute of Journalism,

October 1994 Literature Teaching, De La Salle University, Manila, August 1990

Information Technology

Investment Promotion Tracking System, Board of Investments, 1995-1999

Maintenance and Basic Trouble Shooting, Board of Investments, August 1997

Microsoft Courses, Board of Investments Graphics, Technological Livelihood and Resource Center, October 1994

Marketing and Project Management

Total Quality Management, Board of Investments, February 1998

Strategic Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting, Philippine Legal Research Center, The Heritage Hotel Manila- August 1997

Kerpner-Tregoe Project Management Seminar, Kerpner Tregoe, Inc. May 21-24, 1996

Service Mileage Seminar, Guthrie-Gensen Management Consultants, Inc,

January 1995

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Corporate Image Seminar by Ms. Tessie Macasaet, December 1994

Project Development Project Development Course, Department of Trade and Industry, October 18-

22, 1999, Makati City

Citations

Best Technical Staff, Senior Specialist Level in 1995-1996

Outstanding Faculty Member of the Languages Department, San Pedro College of Business Administration, 1995