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3 months ago

Former PH finance secretary appointed to monetary board

He joins a seven-member board headed by BSP governor Eli Remolona, Jr.

The Philippines’ former finance secretary Benjamin Diokno has been appointed as a full-time member of the monetary board (MBM) for six years beginning 15 January.

He joins a seven-member board headed by current BSP governor Eli Remolona, Jr. as chairman.

Other MBMs include V. Bruce J. Tolentino, Anita Linda R. Aquino, Romeo L. Bernardo, Rosalia V. De Leon, and a member of the Cabinet designated by the President.

Diokno first took over as BSP governor in March 2019 with the passing of the BSP Governor Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr.

Before joining the BSP, he served as budget secretary from 2016 to 2019 and from 1998 to 2001, and as budget undersecretary from 1986 to 1991.

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