THE nation, especially the banking community, mourns the early demise of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor Aldave Espenilla Jr., who belonged to a fine breed of homegrown, competent technocrats. He was the fourth governor of the reestablished central bank, one of the key economic reforms of the post-Marcos era.

Having lost his fight with cancer, Espenilla was unable to complete his term, unlike his predecessor, Amando Tetangco Jr., who served two six-year terms. But his litany of accomplishments as a central banker preceded his short stint as governor.

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