Tag: Nestor Espenilla

Bankers welcome appointment of “respected economist, civil servant” Diokno as BSP governor

(Eagle News) — The Philippine banking industry on Tuesday, March 5, welcomed the appointment of Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno as the new governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. In a statement, the Bankers Association of the Philippines lauded Diokno as a “respected economist, academic and civil servant” who spearheaded “various budget and governance reforms which improved the efficiency of the delivery of government services in the country.” “The BAP is optimistic that the reformist brand […]

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Diokno named new BSP governor

(Eagle News)—Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno is the new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor. President Rodrigo Duterte himself made the appointment. Diokno replaces Nestor Espenilla, who passed away recently due to tongue cancer. Rep. Rolando Andaya has accused Diokno of being behind alleged insertions in the proposed national budget for 2019 but the Palace has stood by Diokno, noting his integrity.

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Palace condoles with kin of late BSP Governor Espenilla

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, Feb. 24, expressed its condolences to the kin of  Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Nestor Espenilla, who passed away on Saturday night. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace was “saddened” to learn about the “untimely demise” of Espenilla. “This UP magna cum laude graduate was best remembered by the ordinary Juan de la Cruz for making financial services closer to Filipinos who—we are all aware—transact mostly […]

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BSP Governor Espenilla passes away

(Eagle News)–Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Nestor Espenilla passed away on Saturday night. Espenilla, who had been battling tongue cancer, was 60 years old. He was appointed BSP governor in 2017.

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