I cannot receive this honor without sharing it. With my wife, Elma; my children Patrick and Miko, Eula and Mia, whose support and encouragement allowed me to seek out my own true north even amidst trying times. I share this too with my grandchild Zara who gives us much joy in the family.
I pray that they would each continuously listen to their own internal and moral compass. With the men and women who with me, serve in the BSP with integrity, excellence and honor – members of the Monetary Board, officers and staff, past and present, who have ensured that the BSP stay its course, maraming salamat sa inyo. Thank you all for listening.