The combination of common historical roots and the cultural diversity of its component countries, the mixture of cooperation and competition between them have been and continue to be a source of progress and wealth. I am hoping for wisdom. Thank you for your attention. BIS central bankers’ speeches  9
We are happy therefore that we have with us tonight former deputy governors and members of the Monetary Board; two former governors under the Central Bank of the Philippines – Governor Jaime Laya and Governor Jose Cuisia, Jr.; and one former governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas – Governor Gabriel Singson.