When an investment opportunity sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Unfortunately, distinguishing legitimate ventures from fraudulent schemes has become increasingly difficult, as scammers grow more sophisticated by the day.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and BDO Foundation marked another milestone in their joint commitment to financial literacy with the launch of investor protection videos designed to combat the growing threat of financial scams.
This initiative, which is set to benefit vulnerable populations in Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, and Maguindanao, will offer a second chance for out-of-school children and youth to reintegrate into formal education or develop essential employable skills.
BDO Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank, recently turned over to partner local government units and municipal health officers four newly rehabilitated rural health units (RHUs), benefiting over 96,000 Filipinos across Luzon and the Visayas.
A memorandum of agreement was signed last month at the DepEd Central Office in Pasig City to strengthen collaboration on financial literacy initiatives for students, teachers, and DepEd personnel.
BDO Foundation strengthened its commitment to grassroots healthcare by turning over five rehabilitated rural health units (RHUs) in Bohol province, benefiting over 100,000 residents.