The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) highlighted the crucial role of public-private sector collaboration in promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) held on September 22, 2025, in Clark, Pampanga.
BSP Monetary Board Member Jose L. Querubin underscored that every stakeholder—whether in government, business, or civil society—plays a vital role in shaping the country’s economic future.
“Whether you’re a policymaker, a banker, a business leader, or a community advocate, we are all co-authors in writing the future of our country. Magkapit-kamay tayo para sa isang matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay para sa bawat Filipino,” Querubin said.
Querubin also reaffirmed the BSP’s commitment to price stability, financial stability, and a secure and efficient payments and settlements system, noting that these pillars foster an environment conducive to broad-based economic growth.
He added that the BSP and other public institutions remain committed to good governance, transparency, and accountability in all their operations.
With the theme “Building Better, Delivering More,” the Pampanga leg of the PEB gathered about 250 participants from the finance, infrastructure, manufacturing, and trade sectors.
The discussions centered on the Philippines’ macroeconomic fundamentals, key economic reforms, investment and infrastructure priorities, tourism development, and regional growth strategies aimed at building stronger economic centers outside Metro Manila.
Recognizing Pampanga and Central Luzon as fast-growing hubs for infrastructure and industry, the forum also spotlighted connectivity and investment opportunities that can further accelerate regional development.
Among the attendees were senior government officials, including Undersecretary Ma. Angela Ignacio of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, Budget and Management Undersecretary Margaux Salcedo, Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Emil Sadain, and Economy, Planning, and Development Undersecretary Carlos Bernardo Abad Santos, along with other agency representatives and private sector leaders.
