Benjamin E Diokno: The Philippines - seizing opportunities for a better tomorrow Speech by Mr Benjamin E Diokno, Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP, the central bank of the Philippines), at "Reuters Next" Conference "Rethink, Rebuild, Recover: A New Vision for a Better Tomorrow", 12 January 2021. Central bank speech | A pleasant day to all the participants of "Reuters Next." As we start the new year, it is apt to share ideas on recovery given the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis that mostly defined 2020. The theme of this conference-"Rethink, Rebuild, Recover: A New Vision for a Better Tomorrow"-highlights the pursuit of a stronger world economy, which is a fitting top agenda for all nations.