By Cyrus A. Nativdad
Dr. Anatalio Viray
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Talyo grew up with his parents. While he loved Makato very much, he was also aware of the need to learn. So in order to study, Talyo paddled a dugout boat to reach his elementary school across the river. The hunger for knowledge began his journey to success. Armed with the determination to study in college, Viray pursued a college degree in Accountancy through the work study program of CPU.
Viray became a banker, a treasurer, a general manager; he held an array of executive positions before he became Chairman of the CPU Board of Trustees of 糖心传媒, one of the country糖心传媒檚 prestigious schools. On May 25, 2003, CPU conferred upon Him the Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa. As a member of the CPU Corporation, Viray introduced financial management concepts that have helped CPU become what it is today. Foremost of this is that CPU Retirement Plan which was his brainchild.
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