Monetary Board (MB) Member Anita Linda R. Aquino, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, and MB Member V. Bruce J. Tolentino
Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Chairman and Governor Eli M. Remolona took to the stage as he raised a celebratory glass during the special occasion of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) 30th Anniversary Reception for the Banking Community.
This milestone event took place at the BSP head office in Roxas Boulevard, Manila, on a delightful Friday evening, July 28, 2023.
Former BSP Governor and now-Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, former BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr., Current BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, and former Central Bank Governor Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.
In Remolona's speech, he acknowledged the strong recovery from the pandemic crisis, attributing it to the well-maintained banking system. He also expressed gratitude to the banking sector and Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier for their efforts.
He also highlighted the challenge of inflation caused by supply shocks, emphasizing the need for tight monetary policy.
BSP Deputy Governor for Regional Operations and Advocacy Sector Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, BSP Deputy Governor for Payments and Currency Management Sector Mamerto Tangonan, BSP Deputy Governor for Financial Supervision Sector Chuchi Fonacier, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, BSP Deputy Governor for Monetary and Economics Sector Francisco Dakila Jr., and BSP Deputy Governor for Corporate Services Sector Eduardo Bobier
Remolona mentioned the progress in digitalizing the payments system, aiming for 50 percent of retail payments to be in digital form. They mention the increase in financial inclusion, with more Filipinos having bank accounts.
Remolona expressed his excitement about these developments and thanked Deputy Governors Mert Tangonan and Berna Romulo Puyat for their contributions.
Former Monetary Board Member Juan de Zuñiga, Jr. former Monetary Board Member Armando Suratos, Monetary Board Member Anita Lnda R. Aquino, former Monetary Board Member Fe Barin, DOF Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr., Former BP Governor Jose Cuisia, Jr., Former Monetary Board Member Alfredo Antonio, Monetary Board Member V. Bruce J. Tolentino, Former Monetary Board Member Igancio Bunye, and Former Monetary Board Member Jose Pardo.Senior Assistant Governor Maria Ramona Gertrudes Santiago, former Monetary Board Member Armado Suratos, former Monetary Board Member Alfredo Antonio, and Asia United Bank Vice Chairman Abraham Co.Former Monetary Board Member Jesus Estanislao and former Monetary Board Member Fe Barin.Former CBP Governor Jose Cuisia Jr., former Monetary Board Member Jose Pardo, Philippine Veterans Bank Chairman Roberto de Ocampo, O.B.E., and China Banking Corporation Chairman Hans Sy.
The BSP Chairman and Governor encouraged all to work with government colleagues and stakeholders to deepen the capital market and strengthen sustainability efforts. He acknowledged Deputy Governor Ed Bobier and his team for their support and highlighted the institution's focus on becoming more responsive and future-ready.
Amb. Tull Traisorat from The Royal Thai Embassy and BEDO Unibank Inc President Nestor Tan.Former Monetary Board Member Igancio Bunye, Manila Bulletin President Emilio C. Yap III, former Monetary Board Member Juan e Zuñiga, Jr. BSP Deputy Governor Francisco G. Dakila Jr., BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto E. Tangonan, and Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip from CARD SME Bank.Trust Officers Association of the Philippines (TOAP) President Steven Tan, Monetary Board Member Anita Linda R. Aquino, Albert S. Yao from BDO Private Bank.BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr., President and CEO Lynette Ortiz from Land Bank of the Philippines, Manila Bulletin President Emilio S. Yap III, DOF Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, and columnist Fil C. Sionil.
After the speech, he called BSP Monetary Board (MB) members, Anita Linda R. Aquino, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, and V. Bruce J. Tolentino, to join him for a toast.
