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Cayetano Paderanga Jr.
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| 13th Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority Concurrently Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning |
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| In office August 3, 2010 – May 10, 2012 |
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| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Ralph Recto Augusto Santos (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Arsenio Balisacan |
| 7th Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority Concurrently Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning |
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| In office 1990–1992 |
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| President | Corazon Aquino |
| Preceded by | Jesus Estanislao |
| Succeeded by | Cielito Habito |
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| Born | October 9, 1948 Camiguin Province, Philippines |
| Died | January 29, 2016 (aged 67) Taguig City, Philippines |
| Spouse | Delia C. Paderanga |
| Alma mater | Stanford University University of the Philippines School of Economics University of Asia and the Pacific De La Salle University |
| Occupation | Economist, NEDA Director General |
Cayetano Paderanga Jr. (born October 9, 1948 – died January 29, 2016) was a Filipino economist. An economist is someone who studies how people and countries use their resources. He worked for the Philippine government.
He was the Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). NEDA is a special agency that helps plan how the country's economy will grow. Mr. Paderanga held this important job two times.
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Who Was Cayetano Paderanga Jr.?
Cayetano Paderanga Jr. was born in Camiguin Province, Philippines. He studied at several universities, including Stanford University. He became a well-known economist.
His Important Roles
Mr. Paderanga had a long career helping the Philippines. He served in key positions that shaped the country's economic future.
Working for the Philippines
He was the Director-General of NEDA from 1990 to 1992. During this time, he worked under President Corazon Aquino. He helped make plans for the country's economy.
Later, he returned to the same role. He served again from 2010 to 2012. This time, he worked under President Benigno Aquino III.
He was also a member of the Monetary Board. This board helps manage the Central Bank of the Philippines. He served there from 1993 to 1999. The Central Bank helps keep the country's money stable.
International Work
From 2001 to 2003, Mr. Paderanga worked for the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He was an Executive Director for the Philippines. The ADB is an organization that helps Asian countries develop their economies.
His Passing
Cayetano Paderanga Jr. passed away on January 29, 2016. He was 67 years old. He died in Taguig City, Philippines, after having heart surgery.
