The Central Bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, BSP) and the Department of Finance published a joint press release on a flagship “Big Bold Reforms: The Philippines 2026” event convening more than 300 business and financial-sector participants to present the government’s reform priorities and economic agenda. The briefing featured messages from Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go and BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr., and included agency updates on infrastructure investment reforms and catch-up plans (Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Transportation, Department of Energy), tourism and agriculture reforms (Department of Tourism, Department of Agriculture, Department of Agrarian Reform), initiatives to attract high-impact investments and accelerate digital transformation (Department of Trade and Industry, Board of Investments, Department of Information and Communications Technology), and measures to streamline processes and reduce regulatory bottlenecks (Securities and Exchange Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Philippine Competition Commission, Department of Environment and Natural Resources).
Central Bank of the Philippines 2026-01-16
Central Bank of the Philippines and Department of Finance host Big Bold Reforms 2026 briefing for business leaders
The Central Bank of the Philippines and the Department of Finance hosted the "Big Bold Reforms: The Philippines 2026" event, highlighting government reform priorities and economic agenda with over 300 participants. Key topics included infrastructure investment, tourism and agriculture reforms, digital transformation, and regulatory streamlining.