Tonight, the NEDA community joins the family, friends, and colleagues of former Secretary Cayetano “Dondon” Paderanga Jr. not so much to mourn his untimely loss but to celebrate his life. Dr. Paderanga was not only the country’s former chief economist and the agency’s head; he was also a dedicated professor who mentored not just his continue reading : Message on the passing of former Secretary Cayetano “Dondon” Paderanga Jr. as delivered by Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Emmanuel F. Esguerra