Deputy Governor (DG) Mamerto E. Tangonan is the head of the Payments and Currency Management Sector (PCMS) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which is tasked to address the interplay between digital money and physical currency, and support the digital transformation of the country’s financial services.  He leads the PCMS in maintaining the safety and integrity of the Philippine currency, as well as ensuring a well-functioning payments and cash ecosystem that fosters long-term economic growth. 

DG Tangonan brings with him over 30 years of experience in digital and traditional financial services, telecommunications, technology, financial inclusion, and consulting services. Before joining the BSP, he held leadership positions in USAID-funded development projects, as well as in IFC, GCash, Globe Telecom, Accenture and ING Life.

DG Tangonan earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of the Philippines and his Executive Master in Business Administration degree from the Asian Institute of Management.