by Eric Montelibano · Published on BusinessMirror November 27, 2025
PURSUANT to the objectives of Republic Act 10922, which designates the second week of November as “Economic and Financial Literacy” (EFL) Week, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) conducted this year’s “Financial Education Stakeholders Congress,” or “Fin-Ed Congress.”
BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. delivered the keynote and talked about this year’s theme, “The Journey to Financial Success: Financial Learning That Connects, Transforms and Sustains.” The BSP Governor emphasized that “financial education is not just about saving, investment, or budgeting.”
“It is about helping people make financial choices for their future,” the central bank chief emphasized.
Event highlights
THE 2025 Fin-Ed Congress, an annual flagship financial education activity, was held on November 17 to November 18 at the Assembly Hall, BSP Complex in Malate, Manila.
Day 1 highlighted how financial learning can be engaging, inclusive and empowering for Filipinos. The day also featured a lively discussion with celebrities Alden Richards, Isabelle Daza and Iza Calzado; bringing a different dimension to the event. The first day set the tone with dynamic and relatable discussions on developing healthy money mindsets, overcoming financial barriers and making sustainable financial choices.
Day 2 focused on strengthening leadership and ensuring the sustainability of financial education programs with institutional partners. It featured the launch of the BSP’s new financial education initiatives and the recognition of financial education champions and advocacies for their programs.
Launch of new fin-ed initiatives
THE Congress launched the following Fin-Ed initiatives:
- The e-learning module on credit card essentials of the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP).
- The presentation of updates as well as the rollout of a strengthened “Protect Your Money” (PYM) campaign by the Financial Sector Forum-Consumer Protection and Education Committee.
- New partnerships:
- Joint development of fin-ed programs with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines
- Promotion of credit score and credit health education with TransUnion Philippines
- Enhancement of the financial literacy of employees and beneficiaries with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, in collaboration with the BDO Foundation Inc.
- Financial inclusion and digital literacy leveraging on the digital infrastructure of the Department of Information and Communications Technology for the Paleng-QR Ph Plus Program and the BSP E-Learning Academy.
2025 Fin-Ed Awards
THE BSP also recognized its institutional fin-ed partners for their continued collaboration in advancing financial literacy.
These included the BDO Foundation and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources as “Exemplary” partners.
The “Innovative” partners included the following: the Department of Agriculture—Agricultural Credit Policy Council; the Department of Education; the Asian Development Bank; the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp.; the Securities and Exchange Commission; and, the Insurance Commission.
The “Emerging” partners were: Department of Social Welfare and Development; the Department of Migrant Workers; the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration; the Civil Service Commission; the Armed Forces of the Philippines; the Philippine National Police; the Bureau of Fire Protection; and, the BPI Foundation Inc.
Financial education for financial health
THE Congress delivered a strong message: that financial education carries a significant role for the future.
The importance of financial health, or the ability to manage current financial obligations, build resilience against financial shocks, achieve long-term goals and feel secure and in control of finances. The role at the central bank has evolved: from inclusion, to education, to protection. Together, these form the foundation of financial health.
The BMAP congratulates the BSP for a successful 2025 Fin-Ed Congress!
Eric Montelibano is a Consultant of Integrated Marketing and Communications at CSBank (Citystate Savings Bank) and the President of the Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines (BMAP). He can be reached at erichmontelibano@gmail.com. The writer’s views and his written piece do not necessarily reflect those of the BusinessMirror and BMAP.