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BPI revolutionizes Financial Education for Filipinos

In Photo: BPI hopes to empower Filipinos to become financially responsible by simplifying lessons on personal money matters such as saving, budgeting, investing, insurance, retirement planning, and managing credit. It is known that access to financial education is far from universal in the Philippines. A survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas highlighted the gravity of the issue, with only 1 percent of surveyed Filipino adults providing correct answers to financial literacy questions. This concerning statistic can be attributed to several factors, such as the daunting complexity of financial literacy and the absence of educational resources tailored to the needs of the typical Filipino household. In 2023, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm, BPI Foundation, reaffirmed its dedication to transforming financial education in the Philippines. This commitment was exemplified through a strategic framework that advocates financial wellness by helpin