To this effect, a memorandum of agreement was signed on Jan. 8, 2025, at the DepEd Central Office in Pasig City to strengthen collaboration on financial literacy initiatives for students, teachers, and DepEd personnel.
BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Education Secretary Sonny Angara, and BDO Foundation president Mario Deriquito led the signing.
Angara emphasized the agency’s commitment to increasing the dissemination of financial education materials developed under the partnership. These include lesson exemplars and instructional videos designed to improve financial literacy among learners and educators.
The partnership aligns with the BSP’s broader financial inclusion strategy and DepEd’s goal of integrating financial literacy into basic education.
BDO Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank, has been instrumental in producing learning resources that promote responsible financial decision-making among young Filipinos.
The initiative aims to equip students and teachers with essential financial management skills, supporting the development of a financially literate generation.
The strengthened collaboration is expected to expand outreach and ensure the effective implementation of financial education programs in schools nationwide.