Ignacio Rivera Bunye

Ignacio Rivera Bunye

A Filipino public official who served as Monetary Board Member of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and held various government positions.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

The central bank of the Philippines where Bunye served as a Monetary Board Member.

Early Education

Bunye graduated valedictorian from Muntinlupa National High School and earned degrees from Ateneo de Manila University.

Career in Journalism

Bunye worked as a news reporter and war correspondent, covering the Vietnam War and writing significant articles.

Mayor of Muntinlupa

Bunye served as Mayor from 1988 to 1998, transforming Muntinlupa into a highly urbanized city.

Metropolitan Manila Authority

Bunye served as Chairman of this authority, which is the predecessor of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.

Muntinlupa Polytechnic College

An educational institution founded by Bunye, later converted into Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa.

Congressional Career

Bunye became the first Congressman from Muntinlupa and advocated for local government fiscal autonomy.

Cabinet Positions

Bunye held various roles including Press Secretary and Acting Executive Secretary under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Publications

Bunye writes weekly columns for several newspapers and authored a book on central banking.

Awards and Honors

Bunye received multiple awards including the Asian Institute of Management Honor and Prestige Award and the Order of Lakandula.

Personal Life

Bunye was married to pediatrician Miraflor T. Oca and they had three children.