The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced a key leadership change, with Lyn Javier assuming the role of Deputy Governor of the Financial Supervision Sector (FSS), succeeding former Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier, who retired earlier.

According to the BSP, Javier will lead the central bank in supervising banks and other financial institutions under its jurisdiction, in line with its mandate of promoting financial stability.

Javier joined the BSP as a Bank Officer in its supervision sector in 1998 and rose through the ranks to become Assistant Governor of the FSS’ Policy and Specialized Supervision Sub-Sector in 2021.

She holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Ateneo de Manila University and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accountancy from the University of the Philippines, graduating cum laude.

Prior to her appointment, Javier served as the BSP representative to the Basel Consultative Group, the Executives’ Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks Working Group on Banking Supervision, and the Network for Greening the Financial System-Workstream on Scaling Up Green Finance.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is the central bank of the Philippines, established on July 3, 1993, under the New Central Bank Act to promote monetary stability and a sound financial system. It succeeded the Central Bank of the Philippines, which was founded in 1949. The BSP oversees the country’s monetary policy, currency issuance, and banking regulation, playing a key role in the nation’s economic growth.

Ateneo de Manila University

The Ateneo de Manila University, founded in 1859 by Spanish Jesuits, is a prestigious private university in the Philippines known for its academic excellence and commitment to social justice. Originally established as a primary school in Intramuros, it later moved to its current location in Quezon City after World War II. The university has produced prominent Filipino leaders, including national hero José Rizal and several Philippine presidents.

University of the Philippines

The **University of the Philippines (UP)** is the Philippines’ premier national university, established in 1908 during the American colonial period to provide advanced education in various fields. Known for its academic excellence, activism, and contributions to Philippine society, UP has produced many of the country’s leaders, scientists, and artists. Its flagship campus in Diliman, Quezon City, is a cultural and intellectual hub, while other campuses across the country specialize in different disciplines.