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Benjamin Estoista Diokno (born March 31, 1948) is a Filipino economist who currently serves as one of the six members of the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which conducts the country's monetary policy and supervises its financial system.
Benjamin E. Diokno was appointed as a full-time Member of the Monetary Board for a six-year term effective 12 January 2024, after having served as Secretary of the Department of Finance from July 2022 to January 2024.
Nov 23, 2022 · Dr. Benjamin E. Diokno, former BSP Governor and DBM Secretary, was officially appointed as Finance Secretary by the Commission of Appointments on November 23, 2022. He received overwhelming support from the CA members and the President for his competence, integrity, and experience in public service.
Jan 16, 2022 · The BSP governor, who was appointed by Duterte in 2019, has led the country’s monetary policy amid COVID-19 disruptions and received global recognition for his achievements. He has implemented unconventional measures to support economic recovery, such as lending to the government, lowering interest rates, and promoting digitalization.
Mar 5, 2019 · Learn about Benjamin Diokno, the former budget secretary who was appointed as the new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor in 2019. Find out his background, achievements, and controversies in this Rappler IQ article.
Mar 11, 2021 · The Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) shares insights on the ASEAN and Philippine economic outlook for 2021, focusing on the BSP's policy actions to support the recovery. He discusses the key factors supporting the growth projection, such as improving GDP, consumer and business sentiments, inflation, liquidity, banking system, external payments, and fiscal deficit.
Jan 5, 2022 · Benjamin Diokno, the head of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), was named the “Global Central Banker of the Year 2022” by The Banker magazine. He received the award for his policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and his vision for a digital and inclusive Philippine economy.
