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BSP chief tests negative for coronavirus
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno has tested negative for COVID-19.
Diokno had been in self-quarantine after being exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual during an inspection on March 5.
He is expected to return to work on Thursday, coinciding with the Monetary Board policy meeting.
The BSP emphasized the importance of the Monetary Board members' health for financial system stability during the pandemic.
Governor Diokno encouraged cooperation within the financial system to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
The BSP assured the public of its commitment to maintaining price and financial stability, as well as an efficient payments system for the economic well-being of Filipinos.
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