Augusto B. Santos was recently appointed Acting Director-General (DG) of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. This is the second time the President has designated him as NEDA Head. The first time was last July 14, 2005 to February 16, 2006.

DDG Santos, who was described as “very competent and professional” by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her speech before the US Consuls Tour Group, has been with NEDA since 1971. He rose from the ranks, having started as an Economic Researcher of the Presidential Economic Staff of the National Economic Council (now NEDA).

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