2006 DEVELOPMENT FORUM A Meeting of the Consultative Group of the Philippines and Other Stakeholders

30-31 March 2006 Tagaytay City, Philippines

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Hon. Domingo F. Panganiban Secretary Mr. Segfredo R. Serrano Undersecretary Mr. Romeo S. Recide Assistant Secretary Ms. Ma. Jayd-da N. Mayoralgo OIC-Public Investment Program Division

DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM

Mr. Gerunio C. Madueño Undersecretary for Support Services Ms. Marissa M. Marzo OIC-Director, International Audit Service Ms. Cynthia T. Cardenas Chief of Staff, Support Service Office Mr. Ronaldo V. Tolentino Executive Assistant III, Support Service Office

DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

Hon. Rolando Andaya Secretary Mr. Mario L. Relampagos Undersecretary for Operations Ms. Laura B. Pascua Undersecretary Mr. Eduardo P. Opida Assistant Secretary Ms. Carmencita N. Delantar Director IV Ms. Amelia D. Castillo Director IV Ms. Gisela C. Lopez Director IV Mr. Carmelo A. Arreza Consultant, Office of the Secretary Mr. Gerald R. Janda Budget and Management Specialist II

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Mr. Manuel D. Gerochi Undersecretary Ms. Ma. Lourdes G. Ferrer OIC-Director, Project Operations and Management Service Ms. Juliet U. Texon Chief, Project Development and Evaluation Division Mr. Alex C. Pascua Land Management Officer

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Hon. Fe Hidalgo OIC-Secretary Mr. Renato C. Bacani Undersecretary Mr. Jesus L.R. Mateo Executive Director

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Mr. Edsel T. Custodio Undersecretary Ms. Marilyn J. Alarilla Special Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Hon. Ronaldo Puno Secretary Mr. Wencelito Tan Andanar Undersecretary Mr. Austere A. Panadero Assistant Secretary Ms. Rosalinda M. Lacsamana Director Mr. Manuel Q. Gotis Director Mr. Rolando M. Acosta Director Rolyn Q. OIC Assistant Director Mr. Silvestre Barrameda

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Hon. Rafael P.M. Lotilla Secretary Ms. Melinda L. Ocampo Undersecretary

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Hon. Margarito Teves Secretary Mr. Roberto B. Tan Undersecretary Mr. Gil S. Beltran Undersecretary Mr. Gabriel R. Singson, Jr. Undersecretary Mr. Gaudencio A. Mendoza, Jr. Undersecretary Mr. Jose Mario C. Buñag Commissioner, Bureau of Internal Revenue Mr. Evangeline Crisostomo-Escobillo Insurance Commissioner, Insurance Commission Mr. Jeremias N. Paul, Jr. Assistant Secretary Ms. Ma. Presentacion R. Montesa Executive Director, Bureau of Local Government Finance Ms. Christine Lacson Sanchez Director, Bureau of Treasury Mr. John Philip Sevilla Consultant

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Mr. Alexander A. Padilla Undersecretary Dr. Ma. Virginia Guzman-Ala Medical Officer VII, Bureau of International Health Cooperation

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Mr. Fidel J. Exconde, Jr. Undersecretary Mr. Jeremiah Jaro Executive Assistant for Undersecretary Fidel Exconde, Jr.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Mr. Manuel G. Imson Undersecretary Ms. Agnes M. Tecson Director, Planning Service

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT

Hon. Esperanza Cabral Secretary Ms. Carmen G. Mislang Speechwriter and Executive Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Hon. Peter B. Favila Secretary Mr. Elmer C. Hernandez Undersecretary Ms. Zorayda Amelia C. Alonzo Undersecretary Ms. Ma. Lourdes Yaptinchay Director Mr. Joseph Eisma Executive Assistant

MINDANAO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (MEDCO)

Hon. Jesus G. Dureza Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Mr. Virgilio L. Leyretana Undersecretary (OIC-Chairman) Ms. Janet M. Lopoz Executive Director

NATIONAL ANTI-POVERTY COMMISSION

Hon. Datu Zamzamin Ampatuan Secretary-General Ms. Myra S. Sanchez Project Manager, SIMCPAE III, PMO Tai Datu Reza Sinsuat Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary

NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE ROLE OF FILIPINO WOMEN (NCRFW)

Ms. Emmeline L. Versoza Executive Director

NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Hon. Romulo L. Neri Secretary/Director General Mr. Rolando G. Tungpalan Assistant Director General Mr. Ruben S. Reinoso Assistant Director General Mr. Roderick M. Planta Head Executive Assistant Mr. Jonathan L. Uy Director IV Ms. Erlinda M. Capones Director IV Mr. Antonio C. Fernandez Director IV Mr. Dennis M. Arroyo Director IV Mr. Felizardo K. Virtucio Director IV Ms. Victoria V. Quimbo Director IV Ms. Thelma C. Manuel OIC-Director Mr. Jose S. Montero Director III Mr. Librado F. Quitoriano Director III Mr. Romanito B. Eizaguirre Consultant Mr. Emmanuel I. Catalan Executive Assistant, MB Ms. Alma M. Cañarejo Chief EDS Ms. Corazon C. Garcia Chief EDS Ms. Marlene R. Vinluan Supervising EDS Mr. Ramon M. Falcon Supervising EDS

OTHER BRANCHES/LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT

AUTONOMOUS REGION OF MUSLIM MINDANAO

Mr. Bassit L. Accoy Director III, Technical Management Services

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS

Ms. Cecilia M. Gonzalez Managing Director

COMMISSION ON AUDIT

Ms. Emma M. Espina Assistant Commissioner Ms. Carmela S. Perez Assistant Commissioner Ms. Carmencita M. Carreon Director

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES

Ms. Elizabeth P. Ong Senior Executive Vice President

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Hon. Nerissa Soon-Ruiz Congresswoman, 6th District Hon. Jesli A. Lapus Congressman, 3rd District Hon. Joey S. Salceda Congressman, 3rd District Mr. Manuel J. de Vera Chief of Staff, Office of Cong. Joey Salceda Atty. Caroline C. Sabio Committee Secretary Office of Cong. Joey Salceda Mr. Zaldy Santillan Staff, Office of Cong. Joey Salceda Ms. Hermosa Marites E. Pempeña Committee Secretary Mr. Jay-Ar N. Patao Supervising Political Affairs Officer

LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES

Ms. Nenita H. Veran Senior Vice President Mr. Julio D. Climaco, Jr. First Vice President Mr. Liduvino S. Geron Vice President

LEAGUE OF CITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES

Hon. Jerry P. Trenas Mayor, City Atty. Gil-Fernando C. Cruz Executive Director Ms. Hazle M. Binza Program Officer Ms. Iarla C. Savella Policy Officer

LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES

Mr. Givel Mamaril Executive Vice President, Mindanao Ms. Li-ann M. de Leon Executive Director

LEAGUE OF PROVINCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

Hon. Erico B. Aumentado National President/Governor Mr. Alex Raoul S. Villano Assistant Secretary General

LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY

Mr. James Marty Lim National President Mr. Jonah Pedro Pimentel Secretary General

NATIONAL NUTRITION COUNCIL

Ms. Maria-Bernardita T. Flores Deputy Executive Director

NATIONAL POWER TRANSMISSION CORP.

Mr Medardo T. Nuñez Assistant Vice President Mr. Antonio Y. Rodriguez Corporate Staff Officer Mr. Renato B. Negranza Corporate Staff Officer

OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN

Hon. Merceditas Gutierrez Ombudsman Mr. Cyril E. Ramos Assistant Ombudsman Mr. Mark E. Jalandoni Assistant Ombudsman Mr. Ador G. Paulino OIC-Director, RSSB/PMO

PHILIPPINE LEGISLATORS’ COMMITTEE ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Ms. Josephine Joson Manager, Policy Analysis & Research Unit Mr. Ernesto Almocera, Jr. Advocacy Officer

POWER SECTOR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MANAGEMENT CORP.

Hon. Nieves L. Osorio President &CEO

SUPREME COURT

Ms. Evelyn Toledo-Dumdum Judicial Reform Program Administrator

OTHER STAKEHOLDERS

ATENEO DE UNIVERSITY

Mr. Cielito Habito Professor

ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

Mr. Alex B. Brillantes, Jr. Secretary-General

BANGSAMORO DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Mr. Abas Candao Chairman

CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Mr. Stewart Hall President Mr. Sean Georget Executive Director

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL

Mr. Steven Muncy Executive Director

CITIGROUP

Mr. Vaughn Montes Vice-President, Head of Public Sector

CAPITAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Dr. Conchita Manabat Chairperson Ms. Noemi Javier Executive Director

EMERGE

Dr. Ramon L. Clarete Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party

FEDERATION OF FILIPINO-CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Mr. Vee Gee Raymond Sison Executive Assistant to the President

FEDERATION OF PHILIPPINE INDUSTRIES

Mr. Meneleo J. Carlos, Jr. Chairman

GOVERNMENT WATCH

Mr. Dondon Parafina Project Coordinator

HARIBON FOUNDATION

Ms. Anabelle E. Plantilla Executive Director

LAZARO, BERNARDO, TIU AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Mr. Romeo L. Bernardo President

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Dr. Ruben L. Villareal Academician

PHILIPPINE BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS

Ms. Mary Ann Geronimo Manager, Center for Corporate Citizenship Mr. Rene Derige Deputy Executive Director

RIZAL COMMERCIAL BANKING CORPORATION

Mr. Cesar E.A. Virata Director & Corporate Vice-Chairman

STRIVE FOUNDATION

Dr. Leonardo A. Gonzales President & Chairman of the Board Mr. Al Gonzales Chief of Staff

SOCIAL WATCH

Ms. Leonor Briones Lead Convenor

SYNERGIA

Ms. Milwida Guevarra President

THE ASIA FOUNDATION

Dr. Steven Rood Country Representative

UNIVERSITY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

Dr. Rolando Dy Dean, School of Management

UNIVERISTY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Dr. Roberto F. Rañola, Jr. Vice Chancellor for Administration Dr. Felipe Medalla Professor, School of Economics Mr. Dante Canlas Professor, School of Economics

WALLACE BUSINESS FORUM

Mr. Peter Wallace President

WOMAN HEALTH PHILIPPINES

Ms. Ana Maria R. Nemenzo National Coordinator

DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

AUSTRALIA

H.E. Anthony John Hely Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Australian Embassy, Manila

Ms. Margaret Callan Director, Philippine Sector Australian Agency for International Development AusAID, Manila

Mr. Angus MacDonald Counsellor, Development Cooperation Australian Agency for International Development AusAID, Manila

Mr. Paul O’Neill First Secretary Australian Agency for International Development AusAID, Manila

Mr. Angus Barnes First Secretary, Development Cooperation Australian Agency for International Development AusAID, Manila

Mr. Deo Mwesigye Country Program Manager Australian Agency for International Development AusAID, Canberra

Ms. Patricia Georgina Domingo Program Manager Australian Agency for International Development AusAID, Manila

Ms. Adora Perez Program Manager Australian Agency for International Development AusAID, Manila

Mr. John Alikpala Program Manager Australian Agency for International Development AusAID, Manila

Mr. Stephen Baker Governance Adviser Australian Agency for International Development AusAID, Manila

Mr. Richard Moore Alternate Executive, Director for Australia, Asia Australian Embassy, Manila

AUSTRIA

H.E. Herbert Jaeger Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Austria

Dr. Walter Hoefle Trade Commissioner / Commercial Counsellor Commercial Section Embassy of Austria

Ms. Maricon M. Popanes Commercial Officer Commercial Section Embassy of Austria

CANADA

Ms. Pauline Kehoe Director General Indonesia, Philippines, South Pacific, Timor Leste Southeast Asia Regional Program, Asia Branch Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

Mr. Tom Carroll Counsellor, Head of Aid Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Canadian Embassy, Manila

Ms. Penny Morton First Secretary Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Canadian Embassy, Manila

Mr. Joseph Goodings Second Secretary Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Canadian Embassy, Manila

Ms. Narcisa Umali Senior Program Officer Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Canadian Embassy, Manila

CHINA

Mr. Deng Xijun Deputy Chief of Mission and Political Counselor Embassy of China, Philippines

Mr. Lin Tao Chief of Political Office Embassy of China, Philippines

CZECH REPUBLIC

H. E. Jaroslav Ludva Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the Czech Republic, Philippines

FINLAND

H.E. Riitta Resch Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Chief of Mission Embassy of Finland, Philippines

FRANCE

H.E. Gerard Chesnel Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of France, Philippines

Mr. Yves Cadilhon Economic and Commercial Counselor Embassy of France, Philippines

GERMANY

H.E. Axel Weishaupt Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary German Embassy, Manila

Ms. Karin Jahr de Guerrero Counsellor German Embassy, Manila

Mr. Andreas Kanzler GTZ Country Director German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Philippines

Mr. Christoph Dehn Country Director German Development Service

Ms. Maria Norma Olga R. Caday KfW Local Expert KfW Development Bank

Dr. Herwig Mayer Advisor German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Philippines

Mr. Peter Keller Senior Program Advisor German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Philippines

Dr. Ute Huebner GTZ Mindanao Advisor German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Philippines

Ms. Martina Valhaus Program Manager GTZ-SMEDSEP

Mr. Matthew Jowett Program Advisor German Technical Cooperation

Mr. Matthias Gauger Assistant Development Counselor German Embassy, Manila

INDONESIA

Mr. Abdullah Hariadi Minister Counsellor / Chief of Economic Affairs Kusumaningprang Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Philippines

ITALY

Mr. Mario Alberto Bartoli First Secretary Embassy of Italy, Philippines

JAPAN

H.E. Ryuichiro Yamazaki Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Japan, Philippines

Mr. Tetsuya Ishii Minister of Economic Affairs Embassy of Japan, Philippines

Mr. Satoshi Ikeda Financial Attache and In-charge of Yen Loan Embassy of Japan, Philippines

Mr. Yoshio Kimura Trade and Industry Attache Embassy of Japan, Philippines

Mr. Kunihiko Higashi Economic Affairs Officer Embassy of Japan, Philippines

Mr. Hiroshi Togo Chief Representative Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Mr. Tadashi Unoki Senior Representative Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Mr. Takatoshi Nishikata Director, Division 3 Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Mr. Shozo Matsuura Resident Representative Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Mr. Kenichi Konya Assistant Resident Representative Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Ms. Cristina Santiago In-house Consultant Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Mr. Naoko Ishii Director, Development Finance Division Ministry of Finance Embassy of Japan, Philippines

Mr. Masaharu Makino Chief, Development Finance Division Ministry of Finance Embassy of Japan, Philippines

KOREA

H.E. Jong-ki Hong Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Philippines

Mr. Jong-hum Park Counsellor Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Philippines

Mr. Han-jin Bae First Secretary Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Philippines

Mr. Sung-ho Choi Resident Representative Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Philippine Office

Mr. Ivan Hoe Bene Trade Assistant Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Philippines

NEW ZEALAND

Mr. Steve McCombie First Secretary and Deputy Head of Mission New Zealand Embassy, Philippines

Ms. Patricia Tan NZAID Manager New Zealand Agency for International Development Philippines

Ms. Imelda Benitez Development Programme Administrator New Zealand Agency for International Development

SAUDI ARABIA

Mr. Ibrahim Mamao Economist Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Philippines

SPAIN

H.E. Ignacio Sagaz Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Spain, Philippines

Mr. Jose Miguel Cortes Economic Counsellor Embassy of Spain, Philippines

Mr. Jose Primo Santos Market Analyst Embassy of Spain, Philippines

Mr. Jose-Maria Taberne Coordinator General Spanish International Cooperation Agency

Mr. Jesus Quintana Program Office, Rural Development Spanish International Cooperation Agency

SWEDEN

H.E. Annika Markovic Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Sweden, Philippines

Mr. Fredrik Agerhem Second Secretary Embassy of Sweden, Philippines

UNITED KINGDOM

Mr. Robert Fitchett Deputy Head of Mission British Embassy, Philippines

Ms. Nicole Cadwallader Second Secretary British Embassy, Philippines

Ms. Christina Lees Economist SE A&P Branch, ECGD UK Export Credit Guarantee Department

Mr. Paul Radford Chief Economist and Director of the Credit Risk Analysis Division UK Export Credit Guarantee Department

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Mr. Jon D.Lindborg Mission Director United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Philippines

Mr. Robert E. Wuertz Chief, Office of Economic Development and Governance United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Philippines

Mr. Daniel C. Moore Chief, Office of Energy and Environment United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Philippines

Dr. Aye Aye Thwin Chief, Office of Population, Health & Nutrition United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Philippines

Mr. Gil R. Dy-Liacco Deputy Program Officer United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Philippines

Mr. Robert P. Ludan Counselor for Economic Affairs Embassy of the United States of America, Philippines

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Mr. Stephen Curry Officer-In-Charge, Southeast Asia Department Asian Development Bank, Philippines

Mr. Thomas Crouch Country Director, Philippine Country Office Asian Development Bank, Philippines

Mr. Patrick Giraud Director, Infrastructure Asian Development Bank, Philippines

Mr. Ayumi Konishi Director, Governance, Finance and Trade Asian Development Bank, Philippines

Mr. Jamilur Rahman Officer-In-Charge, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Asian Development Bank, Philippines

Mr. Joven Balbosa Country Officer, Philippine Country Office Asian Development Bank, Philippines

Mr. Michiel van der Auwera Social Security Specialist Asian Development Bank, Philippines

Amb. Marita Magpili-Jimenez Alternate Executive Director Asian Development Bank, Philippines

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

H. E. Jan de Kok Ambassador Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines

Mr. Frank Hess First Secretary, Head of Operations Section Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines

Mr. Roger de Backer Counsellor, Deputy Head of Operations Section Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines

Mr. Fabrice Sergent Charge de Mission Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines

Ms. Emily Mercado Programme Officer Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines

Mr. Pieter Robben Attache Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines

Ms. Daniele Dal Molin Desk Officer for the Philippines / Directorate General for External Relations Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines

Ms. Editha Therese Yosuico Economic Affairs Officer Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines

Mr. Reynaldo Cancio Economist Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION

Mr. Vipul Bhagat Country Director / Chief of Mission International Finance Corporation

Mr. Euan Marshall Country Coordinator International Finance Corporation

Ms. Lumen P. Balboa Communications Officer International Finance Corporation

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Mr. Reza Baqir Resident Representative International Monetary Fund

ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK

Mr. Azlan Bin Uzir Business Analyst Islamic Development bank

KUWAIT FUND FOR ARAB ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Mr. Emad Al-Majed Regional Manager for Central, East & South African Countries Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development

THE SAUDI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT

Mr. Abdullah A Al-Shedokhi Senior Specialist & Project Officer Saudi Fund for Development

Engineer Suliman al-Wated Project Officer Saudi Fund for Development

Mr. Eid S. Bineid Economist Saudi Fund for Development

UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES

Ms. Nileema K. Noble United Nations Resident Coordinator United Nations Development Programme, Philippines

Mr. Kyo Naka Deputy Resident Representative United Nations Development Programme, Philippines

Ms. Rosanna L. Senga Advisor to the United National Resident Coordinator United Nations Development Programme, Philippines

Atty. Rico Salcedo Head of Office United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Liaison Office (UNHCR)

Ms. Hiroko Ishiyama Representative World Food Programme United Nations World Food Programme

Ms. Lena Savelli Programme Officer United Nations World Food Programme

Dr. Zahidul Huque Country Representative United Nations Population Fund (UNFRA)

Ms. Rena Dona Assistant Representative United Nations Population Fund (UNFRA)

Mr. Arcadio L. Cruz Assistant Food and Agriculture Representative Food and Agriculture Representative (FAO)

Ms. Linda Wirth Sub-regional Director International Labour Organization (ILO)

Mr. Aurelio Parisotoo Senior Specialist International Labour Organization (ILO)

Dr. Nicholas K. Alipui Representative United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Dr. Jean-Marc J. Olive Country Representative World Health Organization (WHO)

Ms.Lucille Nievera Representative International Labour Organization

Dr. Ma. Elena F. Borromeo Country Coordinator United Nations AIDS, Philippines

Ms. Lowie Rosales Programme Manager United Nations – HABITAT

Atty. Brenda Pimentel Regional Coordinator International Maritime Organization

Ms. Corazon Urquico Portfolio Manager United Nations Development Programme

Mr. Wilfredo Nuqui Section Chief – Local Policy and Institutional Development United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

WORLD BANK

Mr. Joachim von Amsberg Country Director World Bank Office, Manila

Mr. Christopher Hoban Portfolio and Operations Manager World Bank Office, Manila

Ms. Vera Songwe Senior Economist World Bank Office, Manila

Mr. Ben Eijbergen Senior Infrastructure Specialist World Bank Office, Manila

Mr. Andrew Parker Senior Economist World Bank Office, Manila

Ms. Mary P. Judd Mindanao Coordinator World Bank Office, Manila

Ms. Carolina V. Figueroa-Geron Senior Operatios Officer, Rural Development World Bank Office, Manila

Ms. Cecilia D. Vales Senior Procurement Specialist World Bank Office, Manila

Mr. Jitendra Shah Country Sector Coordinator (Environment) World Bank Office, Washington D.C.

Ms. Susan Hume Country Program Coordinator World Bank Office, Washington D.C.

Ms. Maribelle Zonaga Program Officer World Bank Office, Manila

Ms. Leonora Aquino-Gonzales Senior External Relations Officer World Bank Office, Manila