Leonor Briones
Encyclopedia
Leonor Magtolis Briones is a professor at the University of the Philippines
and a former Presidential Adviser for Social Development with Cabinet Rank at the Office of the President
. She is best known for her stint as Treasurer of the Philippines from August 1998 to February 2001.
and her Masters in Public Administration, major in Local Government and Fiscal Administration from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She proceeded to get further studies in the United States where she was granted a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Administration from the Harvard Institute for International Development
at Harvard University
.
; as Vice-President for Finance in the same university; and as Secretary to the Commission of the Commission on Audit. Briones also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Silliman University
. In 2010, Briones was nominated for the Presidency of the University of the Philippines
but fell short of getting a majority vote from the university's Board of Regents
.
Presently, she is active in the private sector serving as Director of AgriNurture, Inc., an office she has been holding since 2008 and as an Independent Director of Megawide Construction Corp. since July 19 of 2010.
to fulfill their promises in fighting poverty. In 2011, Briones was one of few individuals who received the prestigious Bayi Citation Award for Government Service.
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
and a former Presidential Adviser for Social Development with Cabinet Rank at the Office of the President
President of the Philippines
The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
. She is best known for her stint as Treasurer of the Philippines from August 1998 to February 2001.
Education
Briones obtained her Bachelor in Business Administration, major in Accounting from Silliman UniversitySilliman University
Silliman University is a private research university located in Dumaguete, Philippines. Established in 1901 as Silliman Institute by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, it was the first American private school to be founded in the country. The University is named after Dr...
and her Masters in Public Administration, major in Local Government and Fiscal Administration from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She proceeded to get further studies in the United States where she was granted a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Administration from the Harvard Institute for International Development
Harvard Institute for International Development
The Harvard Institute for International Development was a think-tank dedicated to helping nations join the global economy, operating between 1974 and 2000...
at Harvard University
Harvard 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...
.
Career
Briones has served in various capacities. Her stints include serving as President of Social Watch Philippines, Inc.; as Director for Policy and Executive Development at the National College of Public Administration and Governance at the University of the PhilippinesUniversity of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
; as Vice-President for Finance in the same university; and as Secretary to the Commission of the Commission on Audit. Briones also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Silliman University
Silliman University
Silliman University is a private research university located in Dumaguete, Philippines. Established in 1901 as Silliman Institute by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, it was the first American private school to be founded in the country. The University is named after Dr...
. In 2010, Briones was nominated for the Presidency of the University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
but fell short of getting a majority vote from the university's Board of Regents
Board of Regents
In the United States, a board often governs public institutions of higher education, which include both state universities and community colleges. In each US state, such boards may govern either the state university system, individual colleges and universities, or both. In general they operate as...
.
Presently, she is active in the private sector serving as Director of AgriNurture, Inc., an office she has been holding since 2008 and as an Independent Director of Megawide Construction Corp. since July 19 of 2010.
Awards and distinctions
Briones is an Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee in the field of Fiscal and Public Administration. In 2005, Briones addressed the UN General Assembly where she appealed to the member-nations of the United NationsUnited Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
to fulfill their promises in fighting poverty. In 2011, Briones was one of few individuals who received the prestigious Bayi Citation Award for Government Service.
External links
- Bureau of the Treasury Official website