In Profile: Philippines Secretary of Finance, Cesar V. Purisima

Secretary Cesar V. Purisima of the Department of Finance (DOF) chairs the Cabinet Economic Clusters. The DOF is the lead Philippine government agency for the PFG. Previously, he served as Philippine Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry in 2004. He also served as Chair and Member of the Board of many government companies including National Power Corporation, Land Bank of the Philippines, and Monetary Board of the Philippine Central Bank. 

Cesar V. Purisima, Secretary, Philippine Department of Finance

He has extensive work experience in public accounting in the Philippines and abroad. He was Chairman and Managing Partner of SGV & Co. until January 2004. He also has various memberships in several business organizations including the Management Association of the Philippines, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Philippine-France Business Council, Philippine-Thailand Business Council and the Makati Business Club, among others.

FTC Provides Technical Assistance Mission on Consumer Protection

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provided technical assistance on best practices for consumer
protection, awareness and education with stakeholders on June 25-28. Participants included Philippine
government officials, industry groups, consumer associations, and NGOs. The workshop series focused
on strengthening capacities for consumer protection in areas such as advertising, consumer credit
reporting, and data privacy. Additionally, the workshop gave an opportunity for collaboration with the
Philippine Department of Trade and Industry's Consumer Protection Bureau. This activity directly
supports the Partnership For Growth’s efforts to enhance the competition environment in the Philippines.