Andres V. Castillo | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines | |
| In office January 6, 1961 –December 31, 1967 | |
| President | Carlos P. Garcia Diosdado Macapagal Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Miguel Cuaderno,Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Alfonso Calalang |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | Banker,politician |
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Andres Castillo was the second Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines from 1961 to 1967. [1]
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