The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), co-chaired the ASEAN Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting – Working Group (AFCDM-WG), underscoring its commitment to advancing regional financial integration and economic resilience.
The meeting, held on 13 February 2026 in Panglao, brought together ASEAN finance and central bank officials to refine key elements of the post-2025 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic and Sectoral Plans under the Finance Process.
DOF Undersecretary Joven Z. Balbosa said the Philippines aims to ensure that regional cooperation delivers tangible benefits to citizens across Southeast Asia.
“Our…