Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno has designated BSP Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the BSP while he recovers from a medical procedure performed on Sunday, the central bank announced on Monday. In a statement, the BSP said Diokno is currently on medical leave after undergoing a successful procedure to address a blood clot caused by a minor head accident. The BSP said that 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 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,” Diokno said in a message to the Monetary Board and BSP staff.
