Appointment of Chief Economist

August 6, 2013 DOF DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 036-13 APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF ECONOMIST Recognizing that finance, fiscal management and revenue initiatives have economic relevance and implications, Undersecretary Gil S. Beltran is hereby appointed Chief Economist on a full-time basis to provide intellectual and analytical resource to the Secretary of Finance. In particular, his support functions to the Secretary are to: DHSCEc advise on emerging economic issues, including global, regional and sectoral trends and developments undertake economic research and analysis in support of finance, trade and investment policies and activities, international agreements and business development provide economic briefs, speaking notes, and representation in dialogues and meetings work closely and contribute to policy dialogue with other units in DOF and other offices towards developing policy-relevant research and strategic policy responses; provide senior advice and quality review to analytical and advisory activities produce publications, presentations and analytical papers on economic issues and trends; author or co-author papers of publishable quality participate in conferences, seminars and workshops, especially to present and disseminate analytical work developed As Chief Economist, he can tap the appropriate people and resources of the Department for the effective discharge of his role. This Order takes effect immediately. (SGD.) CESAR V. PURISIMA Secretary of Finance