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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 34. Chapters: La Union radio stations, Municipalities of La Union, People from La Union, Rafael Buenaventura, Bangar, La Union, Regional Science High School for Region 1, Naguilian, La Union, San Juan, La Union, Bienvenido Nebres, Bacnotan, La Union, Balaoan, La Union, Agoo, La Union, Stef Prescott, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Bauang, La Union, Caba, La Union, Pugo, La Union, Bagulin, La Union, Aringay, La Union, San Gabriel, La Union, Manskee, Camilo Osias, Luna, La Union, Anacleto Diaz, Rosario, La Union, Wallace Air Station, JB Magsaysay, Santo Tomas, La Union, Magnolia Antonino, Jose B. Nisperos, Burgos, La Union, Santol, La Union, Tubao, La Union, Dona Francisca Lacsamana de Ortega Memorial National High School, Alejo R. Mabanag, San Fernando Airport, DWST, Sudipen, La Union, Saint Christopher Academy, DZSO, DZLU, DWLU, DZUL, DWAA, Notre Dame Institute. Excerpt: Rafael Carlos Baltazar Buenaventura (August 5, 1938 - November 30, 2006) was a prominent banker in the Philippines and one-time governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (from 1999 to 2005); he served under two Philippine presidents during one of the most tumultuous political transitions in the country's history. Known for his fierce independence, Buenaventura was often targeted for removal from public office throughout his six-year term. However, his shrewd handling of both his detractors and supporters allowed him to accomplish key policy reforms at a time when political upheavals often derailed the country's economic progress. By the end of his term as central bank governor, he had managed to steer the financial system closer to global standards. He died November 30, 2006 at age 68 following a protracted fight with cancer. Rafael Carlos "Paeng" Baltazar Buenaventura was born to a middle-class family in San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. ...
