Zeno Abenoja assumes new role as BSP deputy governor

Zeno Ronald Abenoja has been sworn in as the new deputy governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), overseeing the Monetary and Economics Sector.

BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. administered the oath of office to Abenoja, who succeeds Francisco Dakila Jr., who held the post for six years since 2019.

Abenoja's responsibilities will include leading the central bank's monetary policy, economic research, and statistical operations.

Governor Remolona stated that Abenoja's extensive experience in economic policy and monetary economics makes him a valuable asset to the BSP.

Monetary Board Member Benjamin Diokno praised the appointment, noting Abenoja's deep understanding of macroeconomic policy and his previous role as Diokno's chief economist at the Department of Finance.

Abenoja brings over two decades of experience, having previously served as assistant governor after returning to the BSP last year, and was undersecretary at the Department of Finance from 2022 to 2024.

Before his stint at the DOF, Abenoja was managing director of the BSP's Monetary and Economics Sector, the same sector he now leads as deputy governor.