IN 2006, I had been tasked to write about the feasiblity of converting our debts to development projects. The bright idea was proposed by then House Speaker Jose De Venecia. PLCPD then distributed this paper to various congressmen. When a UN representative visited the Philippines to discuss with legislators the viability of such a project, I was asked to discuss the paper to a representative who was invited to participate in the meeting. As a young policy analyst back then, I considered it a great privelege to be helping in the creation of a sound policy-decision making.
I have yet to thank my friend-activist, Mong Palatino for sharing his thoughts on this in a UP Online Asia article.
