Country of origin

Philippines

Occupation

Government Official/Assistant Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

Study at ISS

MA Development Studies – Regional Development Planning, 1982-1983

Time at ISS

Definitely a very good time.

Favourite lecturer(s)

Professor Guillermo Lathrop – for his effective guidance as my thesis adviser and Professor Joao Guimaraes – for delivering well crafted lectures on urbanization and urban development.

Most memorable moment

When I finished the framework of my thesis and, if I may add, the social events at ISS.

Contact with former classmates

We keep in touch through the alumni group we established here in the Philippines facilitated by Ms. Avelina Baxa-Rodriguez, my batchmate at ISS.

Lasting impression of ISS

The meeting of minds amidst cultural diversity.

ISS in 3 words

Developmental, forward-looking, facilitative