BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. has been named the “Management Man of the Year 2015” by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), primarily for his expert and steady guidance of the Philippine monetary and banking system.
According to MAP, Tetangco was chosen “for his exemplary leadership in embarking on banking reforms, insulating the Philippine banking system from global volatility, and providing a resilient and responsive financial system that is conducive to a balanced and sustainable economic growth.”
The business group added that Tetangco had set a “global standard by his courage to transcend politics in asserting the independence of the BSP and consistently preserving BSP’s integrity as a monetary authority and institution while providing critical support for the country’s development.”
The MAP Management Man of the Year is a prestigious award that MAP confers to individuals in the business community or government for their distinction in the practice of management and for contributing to the country’s progress.