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Name:Monsod, Solita

Nickname: Mareng Winnie

Age: 60

Party: Aksyon Demokratiko/People Power Coalition

Present Occupation: Economist

Track Record and Citations:

• 1971-Present - Professor in Economics, University of the Philippines
• 1999-Present - Host, Debate in Mare at Pare
• 1991-1992 - Regent, University of the Philippines
• 1988 - Woman of the Year, Catholic Educators Association of the Philippines
• Board Member, BATIBOT Children's TV
• 1984-1986 - Co-Chair NAMFREL Metro Manila
• 1986-1989 - Secretary of Economic Planning, NEDA
• 1988, 1989 - Cabinet Secretary of the Year, Free Press
• Chair, Philippine Human Development Network
• Member, United Nations Committee on Development Planning
• Trustee, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, D.C.
• Board Member, Philippine Economic Society, Jose P. Laurel Foundation
• Social Housing Foundation, Claro M. Recto Foundation
• 2000 - KBP Broadcaster of the Year; Best TV Program Host, Star Awards; Best Public Affairs Program, Catholic Mass Media Awards;
• 1999 - Best TV Program Host, Star Awards
• 1998-1999 - Commentator, Saksi
• 1995-1998 - Co-host, Firing Line
• 1995 - Woman of Distinction, Soroptomists International

  Photo courtesy of The Philippine Star