Rotuma Someday for SPBD Director
Born in the Philippines, Elrico Munoz calls Fiji, home. Mr Munoz is the director and general manager for South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Microfinance (Fiji) Pte Ltd. He has more than 25 years of diverse experience in the microfinance space, and he has been managing SPBD Fiji for more than eight years.
He has worked in other Pacific Island Countries like Vanuatu, Samoa, and Tonga.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences majoring Psychology from the University of the Philippines.
For the past 11 years, Mr Munoz has been working in Fiji and three years ago he became a Fijian citizen.
He designed the well-known SPBD logo from scratch. Mr Munoz is married with two children.
How many places have you visited around Fiji?
Plenty!
What is the one place in visitors to and why?
Fiji you would take
Taveuni is truly a magical place! With so many waterfalls, beautiful plants, and exciting natural features like blowholes and the international dateline, there is always something new to discover. The friendly and accommodating people of Taveuni only add to the charm of the island. It seems like the perfect place to retire in peace and enjoy all that it has to offer.
What is your favourite place and why?
I’m a coffee drinker. My favourite place for coffee is at home - I love the peace and quiet while I sip my coffee and ponder on deep thoughts.
What is one place in Fiji that remains on your bucket list, and why?
I want to go to Rotuma someday. I have Rotuman friends and I love their music and dance.