Jesus Estanislao
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Jesus P. Estanislao was the Secretary of Finance of the Philippines from 1990-1992, during the government of President Corazon Aquino
. He presently heads two private institutes committed to governance reforms:
, where he was also a Teaching Fellow and Research Fellow. He obtained his MA in Economics from Fordham University
in Economics and Ph.B. (summa cum laude) from the University of San Carlos
.
He has been conferred honorary doctoral degrees from Angeles University, Xavier University, St. Paul University, and Manila Central University. He holds the title of University Professor at the University of Asia and the Pacific
.
His published works include:
He was the founding Dean (1998) of the Asian Development Bank Institute
in Tokyo
.
He also served as the founding president (1992-1997) of the University of Asia and the Pacific, which grew out of the Center for Research and Communication, of which he was the founding Executive Director (1969-1981).
After the 1986 People Power revolution in the Philippines, he became the Chairman of the Development Bank of the Philippines, which he rehabilitated. Then he was appointed to the Cabinet of President Corazon Aquino
, whom he served as Secretary of Economic Planning and Director General of the National and Economic Development Authority (1989), and later as Secretary of Finance (1990-1992). As the country's chief economic officer, he oversaw the economic recovery and reform program of a newly reinstalled democracy.
After he left government, Dr. Estanislao was asked to become the Philippine representative in APEC's Eminent Persons Group by President Fidel Ramos, whom he served as Adviser during the Philippine chairmanship of APEC in 1996. He also served as the Philippine representative in ASEAN's Eminent Persons Group on
Vision 2020.
In 1992, Dr. Estanislao was awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor.
In 2009, Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) named him "Management Man of the Year."
He is Member of the Papal Foundation “Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice” (CAPP).
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines...
. He presently heads two private institutes committed to governance reforms:
- Institute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate Directors is primarily an institute of, for and by corporate directors established in the Philippines. It is made up mainly of individuals and reputational agents committed to the professional practice of corporate directorship in line with global principles of modern...
(for corporate governance) - Institute for Solidarity in Asia (for national governance). He also chairs the President's Governance Advisory Council, which advises the Philippine President on governance issues.
Studies and Academic work
Dr. Estanislao holds a Ph.D. from Harvard UniversityHarvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
, where he was also a Teaching Fellow and Research Fellow. He obtained his MA in Economics from Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
in Economics and Ph.B. (summa cum laude) from the University of San Carlos
University of San Carlos
The University of San Carlos is a Roman Catholic university governed by the Society of the Divine Word since 1935 in Cebu City. It offers pre-elementary and basic education as well as undergraduate and graduate courses, and a broad spectrum of academic programs through its eight colleges.It...
.
He has been conferred honorary doctoral degrees from Angeles University, Xavier University, St. Paul University, and Manila Central University. He holds the title of University Professor at the University of Asia and the Pacific
University of Asia and the Pacific
The University of Asia and the Pacific is a private research university in the Philippines. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication , which was established in 1967 as a private think-tank that conducted economic and social research and offered graduate courses in...
.
His published works include:
- Breaking Through: The road from resolution to results
- A new ASEAN in a new millennium (With: Simon Tay and Hadi Soesastro)
- Reinventing ASEAN (With: Simon TaySimon TaySimon Tay , is a Singaporean professor, author, and former nominated member of Parliament.-Career:...
and Hadi SoesastroHadi SoesastroHadi Soesastro was an Indonesian economist, academic and public intellectual. He was one of the founders of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies , a think tank founded in 1971, where he served as an executive director and economist...
) - Responsible Citizenship: Essays on Civic Spirit on the Common Good
- Equipped for Battle: A Primer on Active Citizen Involvement in Governance
- Guideposts for Governance: Indispensable Values for Individuals, Corporations, Institutions, and Government Units
- Philippines 2030 Journey to Nationhood: Towards a National Community of Responsible Citizens
- Responsible Citizenship III: Empowering Individuals and Strengthening Communities
- Towards a National Culture of Excellence
- Responsible Citizenship IV: Rebuilding the Nation through Values
- Foundation for People Development
- Responsible Citizenship III
- Responsible Citizenship II
- Responsible Citizenship
- Starting Over ( Reforming Corporate Governance in the Phils.)
- Corporate Governance for Bank Directors
- Institute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate Directors is primarily an institute of, for and by corporate directors established in the Philippines. It is made up mainly of individuals and reputational agents committed to the professional practice of corporate directorship in line with global principles of modern...
– Practical Guidelines for Board Governance Committees - Institute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate Directors is primarily an institute of, for and by corporate directors established in the Philippines. It is made up mainly of individuals and reputational agents committed to the professional practice of corporate directorship in line with global principles of modern...
– Practical Guidelines for Audit Committees - Institute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate Directors is primarily an institute of, for and by corporate directors established in the Philippines. It is made up mainly of individuals and reputational agents committed to the professional practice of corporate directorship in line with global principles of modern...
– Practical Guidelines for Risk Oversight Committees - Institute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate DirectorsInstitute of Corporate Directors is primarily an institute of, for and by corporate directors established in the Philippines. It is made up mainly of individuals and reputational agents committed to the professional practice of corporate directorship in line with global principles of modern...
– Practical Guidelines for Financial Numeracy for Corporate Directors
Works
Dr. Estanislao has spent much of his career founding or rehabilitating institutions. More recently, he has focused on improving governance in the Philippines for both public and private institutions as a way of reducing corruption there.He was the founding Dean (1998) of the Asian Development Bank Institute
Asian Development Bank Institute
The Asian Development Bank Institute is an Asian think tank focused on identifying effective development strategies for Asia and the Pacific, and on providing support to ADB member countries in managing development challenges. It was established in Tokyo in 1996 as a subsidiary of Asian...
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
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He also served as the founding president (1992-1997) of the University of Asia and the Pacific, which grew out of the Center for Research and Communication, of which he was the founding Executive Director (1969-1981).
After the 1986 People Power revolution in the Philippines, he became the Chairman of the Development Bank of the Philippines, which he rehabilitated. Then he was appointed to the Cabinet of President Corazon Aquino
Corazon Aquino
Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines...
, whom he served as Secretary of Economic Planning and Director General of the National and Economic Development Authority (1989), and later as Secretary of Finance (1990-1992). As the country's chief economic officer, he oversaw the economic recovery and reform program of a newly reinstalled democracy.
After he left government, Dr. Estanislao was asked to become the Philippine representative in APEC's Eminent Persons Group by President Fidel Ramos, whom he served as Adviser during the Philippine chairmanship of APEC in 1996. He also served as the Philippine representative in ASEAN's Eminent Persons Group on
Vision 2020.
In 1992, Dr. Estanislao was awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor.
In 2009, Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) named him "Management Man of the Year."
He is Member of the Papal Foundation “Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice” (CAPP).