MANILA, Philippines — Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno went on medical leave this week in the wake of what was described as “a successful procedure to address a blood clot caused by a minor head accident.”
In a statement released on Monday afternoon, the central bank said the 72-year-old Diokno designated BSP Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. as officer-in-charge of the BSP while he recovers from a medical procedure performed yesterday.“According to his medical report, prognosis for the governor’s complete recovery is “very good” as he was awake and conversant an hour after the procedure,” the central bank said.
In a text message to the Inquirer, Diokno said his condition was “nothing serious” and added: “I’ll be up and working soon.”
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