MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Amando Tetangco Jr. has joined Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (PSPC) as a new independent member of the board of directors effective May 11. His board election increased the number of PSPC’s independent directors to four joining the distinguished roster of Cesar Buenaventura, Fernando Zobel de Ayala and Lydia Echauz. Tetangco is the only person so far to have served two six-year terms as BSP governor from 2005 to 2017. Tetangco was also integral as managing director for economic research and treasury in implementing measures that re-stabilized the foreign exchange market and the financial system during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. He is also a trustee in foundations involved in education, health services and social welfare.

Source: Philippine Star May 12, 2021 00:11 UTC