Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez delivers his opening remarks today at the Manila 2018 Host Country Event seminar with the theme “Past, Present and Future of the Global Economy”. Featuring distinguished speakers, the host country event will delve into the past using an unconventional lens to frame one of the biggest global economic shifts, re-examine governance structures in the current global economic order, and explore how governments and development institutions can adapt by harnessing new opportunities while addressing challenges presented by an increasingly digital future. The seminar is part of the series of parallel events at the 51st Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) from May 3-6, 2018 at the ADB Headquarters in Mandaluyong City.