Gabriel Singson
| Gabriel Singson | |
|---|---|
| 8th Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines 1st Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas | |
|
In office 6 July 1993 – 5 July 1999 | |
| President |
Fidel V. Ramos Joseph Ejercito Estrada |
| Preceded by | Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Buenaventura |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
18 March 1929 Lingayen, Pangasinan |
| Died | 29 March 2016 (aged 87) |
| Spouse(s) | Moonyeen Singson† |
| Children | Carissa Singson–Mabasa, Gabriel Singson Jr., Gerard Singson |
| Profession | Lawyer,[1] Banker |
Gabriel dela Cruz Singson (18 March 1929[2] – 29 March 2016) was lawyer and banker, who served as the Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from 1993 to 1999.[3][4] He was the first Governor of the BSP after former President Fidel V. Ramos signed the Republic Act 7653, otherwise known as New Central Bank Act, into law in 1993.[5]
Early Life
Gabriel C. Singson was born on March 18, 1929 in the town of Lingayen, Pangasinan.
Career
Singson has also served or currently serving different executive positions of various companies. He was the recipient of the 1998 Management Man of the Year conferred by the Management Association of the Philippines.
Personal Life
He was married to Mooonyeen Singson with 3 children: Carissa Singson-Mabasa, Gabriel Singson Jr. and Gerard Singson.
Death
He died at the age of 87 in 2016.[6]
References
- ↑ "Lawlist: Singson, Gabriel C.". ChanRobles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ↑ Ramos, Fidel V. (30 January 2016). "2015/2016 same-same as 1997/1998". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ The International Who's Who, 1997-98 (61 ed.). Europa Publications. 1997. p. 1398. ISBN 1857430220. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ "Central Bank Governors". Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ↑ "Gabriel C. Singson". Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
- ↑ Daxim, Lucas L. (29 March 2016). "Former BSP chief Gabby Singson dies at 87". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 29 March 2016.