Benjamin Diokno

Benjamin Diokno is a prominent Filipino economist who recently handed over the leadership of the Department of Finance to Ralph Recto and returned to his role at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, where he continues to influence economic policies and infrastructure development crucial for the Philippines' growth under President Marcos Jr.'s administration.

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Last updated at March 3, 2025.

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BSP Governor Remolona tops list of highest-paid non-elected officials

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona was again named the highest-paid non-elected government official in 2024, earning P47,968,744.27 according to a Commission on Audit (COA) report released May 26.
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Zeno Ronald Abenoja appointed as BSP deputy governor

Zeno Ronald Abenoja was appointed as the new deputy governor for the Monetary and Economics Sector at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday, May 19.
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BSP completes Project Agila testing for CBDC

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has completed the testing phase for Project Agila, a proof-of-concept pilot for its wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
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BSP introduces polymer banknotes in first quarter 2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced its plans to introduce the First Philippine Polymer Banknote Series, which will be circulated alongside existing paper banknotes starting in the first quarter of 2025.
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Sara Duterte disappointed over Mindanao Railway delay

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed disappointment over the delay in constructing the Mindanao Railway Project due to funding issues during a press conference on Wednesday.
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Marcos appoints Wassmer to BSP Monetary Board

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed veteran banker Walter Wassmer to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board, replacing Bruce Tolentino who resigned on June 30.
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Budget Sec Diokno, Finance Sec Recto discuss tariff cut on imported rice to reduce prices, inflation

At an Economic Forum organized by the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines and San Miguel Corp, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno discussed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Executive Order reducing tariffs on imported rice.
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Justice Sec Remulla tops Cabinet salaries at P7.08M

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla received the highest salary and allowances among Cabinet members in 2023 at over P7 million, according to the Commission on Audit (COA).
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Marcos admin scraps DBP-LANDBANK merger plan

The Marcos administration has scrapped its plan to merge state-run lenders Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), citing conflicting mandates.
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Recto sworn in as BSP Monetary Board member

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto took his oath as a member of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board on Monday, joining the seven-member policy-making body alongside former finance secretary Benjamin Diokno.
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