BSP Gov. Espenilla to take two-week break for treatment

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. on Tuesday said he is set to take a two-week break to undergo treatment.

"I'll be away for two weeks (September 19 to October 2) for treatment," Espenilla told reporters in a message via WhatsApp.

Espenilla in February revealed he was recovering from early-stage tongue cancer which was diagnosed in November 2017.

In March, the central bank governor said he finished radiation treatment for tongue cancer, saying he was confident that his health will normalize soon.

During the two-week break, Espenilla said BSP Deputy Governor for Financial Supervision Sector Chuchi Fonacier will be officer-in-charge.

While Espenilla will be on leave, the Monetary Board of the BSP is scheduled to meet next Thursday, September 27, to discuss whether or not current conditions warrant a change in monetary policy. — Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/RSJ, GMA News