13 Facts About Emilia Boncodin

Emilia Tabalanza Boncodin was a Filipina accountant, professor, and public servant.

Emilia Boncodin was the Secretary of the Philippine Department of Budget and Management under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Emilia Boncodin served as a professor at the National College of Public Administration and Governance at the University of the Philippines Diliman until her death in 2010.

Emilia Boncodin was a top-notch student during grade school as valedictorian of Iriga City Central School and valedictorian of St Anthony College, in Iriga City.

Emilia Boncodin completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accountancy at the University of the Philippines Diliman, College of Business Administration in 1975 and placed 15th in the CPA Board Examinations the same year.

Emilia Boncodin earned the degree of Master in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University as an Edward S Mason Fellow.

Emilia Boncodin practically spent her entire career in the Department of Budget and Management.

Emilia Boncodin initially joined the department as a senior fiscal planning specialist.

Emilia Boncodin joined the cabinet of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2001.

Emilia Boncodin was found to be in need of a kidney transplant in 2005 due to congenital polycystic kidney disease.

Emilia Boncodin's sister was chosen as a potential donor after it was determined that she was a perfect match.

Emilia Boncodin was diagnosed with anemia and end-stage renal disease.

Five days later, on March 15,2010, Emilia Boncodin died from cardiac arrest at the age of 55.