of export processing charters with the view of putting into place stringent import substitution and technology transfer requirements for locators in various export processing zones in the country; Immediate suspension and review of all tariff reduction commitments that had negative impact on agriculture and local manufacturing industries; Immediate suspension of the automatic appropriations for debt service, a moratorium on payments to tainted loans public or private loans (with sovereign guarantees) and the implementation of a more rational debt payment mechanisms; Government assistance in the promotion and development of nationalist ideals among young entrepreneurs; and Creation of a body to formulate a national industrialization strategy. NEPA Publications and related published works List of presidents Dr. Rene Ofreneo 1992-1996 Rafael Nelson M. Aboganda 1996-2000 Faustino G. Mendoza Jr. 2000-2008 Bayan dela Cruz 2008–2012 Brian James J. Lu 2012–Present References External links http://www.gmanews.tv/story/196912/nepa-urges-aquino-not-to-follow-us-lead-in-facing-economic-crisis http://www.gmanews.tv/story/189231/business/nepa-seeks-renewed-ties-with-malacantildeang http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226903/business/aquinomics-repeating-40-years-of-failure-economists-group http://www.gmanews.tv/story/225118/business/business-group-calls-on-govt-to-strengthen-smes http://www.gmanews.tv/story/219457/business/nepa-says-open-skies-may-lead-to-job-loss http://www.malaya.com.ph/may04/ship1.html Business organizations based in the Philippines Economics societies