Presentation of Banknotes with the Signature of President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin E. Diokno in Malacanang

Governor Benjamin E. Diokno presented a set of New Generation Currency (NGC) banknotes to President Rodrigo R. Duterte bearing their respective signatures in a ceremony held in Malacanang yesterday. 

The new set of NGC banknotes will henceforth be produced and distributed by the BSP for general circulation. This will now be part of the BSP and the country’s history and heritage. 

Together in the photo with President Duterte and Governor Diokno are: (from left to right) Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, and Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea; (seated) Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade and Asian Development Bank Vice President Ahmed Sayeed; and (back row, from left to right) Monetary Board (MB) member Peter B. Favila, MB member Felipe M. Medalla, Senior Assistant Governor Dahlia D. Luna, MB member V. Bruce J. Tolentino, MB member Juan De Zuniga, Jr. and MB member Antonio S. Abacan, Jr.