Tag: Financial Literacy
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BPI Foundation and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao Partner to Boost Financial Literacy in Davao
In a move to enhance financial education, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) through its BPI Foundation (BPIF) has joined forces with Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MMCM) to roll out a comprehensive financial literacy program in Davao City. This initiative, named ‘FinEd Unboxed,’ is designed to empower students and local communities with essential financial…
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Senator Gatchalian Demands Action on Bestlink College’s Unsafe Field Trip and Teacher Investment Scam
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has voiced strong concerns over the safety of students during an unauthorized field trip organized by Bestlink College of the Philippines, as well as a scam that defrauded teachers. The senator highlighted the distressing experiences of students during an out-of-town celebration in Hermosa, Bataan, which was not sanctioned by the school. Gatchalian…
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Teaching Kids the Value of Saving Through School Cooperative Programs
In Baguio City, a unique educational initiative is shaping the financial habits of young students. Maegan Allysa Motilla, a 14-year-old student at St. Joseph De Mary Learning Center, exemplifies the success of this program. Since first grade, she has been saving money in a coin bank, a practice encouraged by her school’s cooperative laboratory program.…
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SEC Bolsters Financial Literacy Among CamSur Teachers to Combat Scams
In a proactive move to shield educators from financial fraud, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Bicol office in Legazpi City organized an investor education program. This initiative, part of the Investor Protection Week festivities, targeted over 270 teachers from the Department of Education’s San Jose District in Camarines Sur, equipping them with essential skills to…
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