Financial literacy program taught to over 400 students nationwide

A financial literacy program has been expanded to eight schools, reaching over 400 new students nationwide, to address the country’s financial literacy challenges and promote smart money practices to Filipinos. Insurance provider Manulife Philippines has extended its financial literacy program, Peso Smart, to eight schools and five learning hubs across Mandaluyong, Taguig, Siargao del Norte, Agusan del Norte and Roxas City. Manulife Philippines president and chief executive officer Rahul Hora said the financial literacy program was aimed to addressing the nation’s financial literacy needs and nurturing the financial well-being of Filipinos.

“The expansion of Peso Smart is a testament to our dedication to ensuring all Filipinos across generations, especially the young, are armed with the right knowledge to make sound financial decisions,” Hora said. “This is not merely about their personal success, but also about helping build financial resilience so we can create a more financially secure future,” he added. In collaboration with Corazon Sanchez Atayde Memorial Foundation (CSAMF), the program offers lessons on budgeting, saving, and investing with educational modules.

CSAMF executive director Margaux Atayde said financial literacy empowers Filipino children to believe in the possibility of a secure future. “All it takes is for them to build a great foundation. Learning the basics of smart money habits is a step toward the right direction,” Atayde said.

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