JC Punongbayan

Economist and financial analyst

Manila, Philippines

About JC

JC Punongbayan is a Filipino economist and financial analyst. He is a former Director of the Economic Policy Department at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). He is also a regular commentator on economic issues in various media outlets.

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Recent Appearances

Bakit hindi ka crush ng crush mo? Economists weigh in

Teka Teka•Feb 13, 2026•18:46•host

Never again: Debunking economic myths of the Marcos dictatorship

Teka Teka•Sep 19, 2025•29:22•host

JC Punongbayan

About JC

Associated Podcasts

Teka Teka

Connect

Recent Appearances

Bakit hindi ka crush ng crush mo? Economists weigh in

Never again: Debunking economic myths of the Marcos dictatorship

Key Topics

2025 budget watch: Going beyond Sara Duterte's feud with Congress

Pass the Mic: TOYM-winning economist JC Punongbayan on charter change, education crisis, and more

Pass the Mic: The Oustanding Young Men awardee JC Punongbayan

What modernizing the agriculture sector will really look like

Is the Philippines still an agricultural economy?

Usapang Econ Muna: Bakit ubod nang mahal ang COVID tests?

Red flags sa 5-trillion-peso 2022 budget?

11.8% GDP growth ng Pilipinas, impressive—or not? Usapang Econ Muna!

Ayuda during lockdown, what can we expect?