Abenoja sworn in as BSP Deputy Governor

In Photo: Zeno Ronald R. Abenoja (right) took his oath of office as the new Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor (DG) for the Monetary and Economic Sector (MES) before BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (left) on 19 May 2025 at the BSP Head Office in Manila. BSP File Photos

He succeeds DG Francisco G. Dakila, Jr., and will lead BSP’s monetary policy, economic research, and statistical operations.

“The BSP is fortunate to have someone like Zeno, with his breadth of experience in economic policy and his depth of understanding of monetary policy,” said Governor Remolona.

Also, Monetary Board Member (MBM) Benjamin E. Diokno, who previously worked with DG Abenoja at the Department of Finance (DOF), shared, “Having been DOF chief economist when I served as DOF Secretary, I can say that Zeno has a firm grasp of the interlinkages between monetary and fiscal policies. As head of MES, the sector is in good hands.”

MBM Rosalia V. De Leon also lauded the designation of the new DG, saying, “Zeno stands as a strong example to future public servants of what can be achieved through quiet dedication and mastery of one’s craft.”

Deputy Governor Abenoja brings over two decades of experience in economic policy and central banking. Prior to his appointment, he served as Assistant Governor of the Monetary Policy Sub-Sector.

He also previously served as the head of the BSP Department of Economic Research, Economic and Financial Learning Center and as Senior Advisor to the Executive Director for the Southeast Asia Voting Group at the IMF.

Deputy Governor Abenoja holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of the Philippines. He also obtained a Master’s degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Economic Policy Management from Columbia University.