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In a forum sponsored by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), Singson said debt repudiation or moratorium is "not feasible at this time." In 1983, the Philippines declared a debt moratorium and Singson was then governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines.


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The presentation promises to be extraordinary as it will be conducted hand in hand with the temporary exhibit of highlights from the BSP collection now being held at the museum. Laya will deliver his lecture surrounded by many of the very works he discusses and that he himself acquired for the BSP.


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In her brief remarks during the inauguration rites, President Arroyo said the opening here of Metrobank’s 15th branch abroad was the product of her own diplomatic initiatives two years ago when she made an official visit in Beijing as then Vice President of the Philippines.


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NG borrowing scheme may lead to new debt crisis — Paeng

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | September 23, 2005 - 12:00am

Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Rafael Buenaventura has warned that the National Government’s present borrowing scheme could lead to a debt crisis.

Business

Former BSP chief says no to debt repudiation

By Ted P. Torres | March 12, 2005 - 12:00am

Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Gabriel C. Singson lashed out yesterday at proponents of debt repudiation, saying this would only lead to a scenario close to Argentina’s experience. In a forum...

Business

Laya gives talk on BSP paintings

July 22, 2002 - 12:00am

Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor Jaime C. Laya will deliver a talk on the BSP painting collection on Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. at the ground floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Central Bank Complex,...

Headlines

GMA hails Metrobank in China

By Marichu A. Villanueva1 | October 23, 2001 - 12:00am

SHANGHAI, China (Via PLDT) – President Arroyo hailed last Sunday night the official opening here of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. to become the first Philippine bank allowed by the Chinese government to operate...

Banking

Singson clarifies GMA appointment

March 31, 2001 - 12:00am

Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Gabriel C. Singson clarified yesterday that his recent designation by President Arroyo as advisor on banking and foreign debt does not mean that he has rejoined the...

Business