E. OLIVER IGNACIO REY-MATIAS

1981A. G. Tuazon St., Sampaloc, Manila (res.)
Telephone 781-26-42 (res.); 892-40-11 (dormitory desk)
Email ereymati@aim.edu.ph

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

A driven, hardworking, team worker with a strong work background 
in economics (macroeconomic, monetary and fiscal-related work at the 
Central Bank of the Philippines) and finance (consultancy services and 
summer internship provided to a major telecoms company) complemented by 
people and organizational skills (liaison work for the Senate President 
and active involvement in student organizations in undergraduate course). 

EDUCATION

Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines, 1997-1999
Candidate for the degree of Master in Business Management

University of the Philippines, 1989-1993        
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (magna cum laude)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Inc.,(PT&T) and Capitol 
Wireless Inc. (Capwire), May 1998 
Special Consultant
Created a 10-year financial model for Capwire, a P1.5 billion-asset 
telecoms company, for use in the financial restructuring process. The 
model included a 10-year cash flow and income and balance sheet 
statements. The output of the model was used in successfully negotiating a 
standstill period with the company's creditors. Participated in 
negotiations for debt moratorium and eventual restructuring of the company.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas(Central Bank of the Philippines ) January 
1995- September 1997
Bank Officer II , Department of Economic Research - Monetary and Macro 
Analysis Group
Undertook research and regular monitoring of monetary and macroeconomic 
variables. Drafted position papers for the central bank on economic policy 
issues submitted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the regional 
association of Asian central banks (SEACEN) as well as to Congress. 
Monitored and analyzed economic data (e.g. exchange rate, inflation, 
monetary aggregates, banking statistics, real sector data). Recommended 
monetary policy action to the Monetary Board thru weekly, monthly and 
quarterly reports.  Planned, organized and participated in Technical 
Secretariat of conferences and seminars of the IMF, the SEACEN and other 
international development institutions. Drafted speeches for the Central 
Bank Governor.

Office of the Senate President, Senate of the Philippines May 1993 
-December 1994
Executive/Technical Assistant to the Senate President
Studied and commented on various economic legislation sponsored and/or 
submitted to the Senate President. Liaised with the diverse constituents 
of the Senate Presidents (e.g. local government officials, members of the 
academe, businessmen, professionals and farmers).  Edited and drafted 
speeches for the Senate President.

OTHER INFORMATION

 Extracurricular Activities: 1992-1993 Chairman of Junior 
Philippine Economic Society (association of economics organizations of 
various universities in the National Capital Region