BSP governor undergoes medical procedure for ‘minor head accident’

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced on Monday that Governor and Chairman of the Monetary Board Benjamin Diokno underwent a medical procedure on Sunday after a “minor head accident.”

The BSP said Diokno’s accident caused a blood clot to form, which required a medical procedure to address.

“According to his medical report, prognosis for the governor’s complete recovery is ‘very good’ as he was awake and conversant an hour after the procedure. He is expected to be discharged from the hospital in four to five days and is anticipated to return to work subsequently,” the BSP said.

In line with this, the governor has appointed Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the BSP while he recovers.  Diokno, in a message to the Monetary Board and BSP staff, said “The procedure went well and I’m now on my way to recovery.

Meanwhile, I’m designating Francis Dakila as OIC BSP Governor while I’m recuperating.”