Insider Spotlight
Why it matters
Financial literacy remains unevenly distributed across the Philippines, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
By pooling institutional resources and community reach, the partnership aims to equip individuals and families with practical skills that can improve livelihoods and strengthen long-term community resilience.
What’s happening
Under the partnership, BPI Foundation and LSGH will roll out the FinEd Unboxed Program across LSGH’s adopted communities in Kalinga Apayao, Cavite, and Zambales.
The initiative integrates financial education into community-based learning efforts, ensuring lessons are accessible and relevant to local needs.
The curriculum focuses on core financial management skills, including budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, basic entrepreneurship, and protecting oneself from financial scams.
These competencies are designed to help participants make informed decisions and better navigate day-to-day financial challenges.
What they’re saying
“Our partnership with La Salle Green Hills reflects our shared goal of empowering communities through education. Through this collaboration, we hope to strengthen the positive impact of their efforts and contribute to improving access to education in underserved areas,” said Carmina Marquez, BPIF executive director, in a press release.
“At La Salle Green Hills, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom—it is about shaping individuals who can positively influence their communities,” said Emmanuel Bautista, executive vice president of LSGH.
“This partnership with BPI Foundation allows us to extend our Lasallian mission of service by empowering families and communities through financial literacy.”
Who’s involved
The memorandum of agreement signing brought together leaders from both institutions. LSGH was represented by Emmanuel Bautista, executive vice president; Josefina Burgos, vice president for Lasallian Mission; and Michael Gurung, social action coordinator.
From BPI Foundation, attendees included Carmina Marquez, executive director; Manolo Nava, senior program manager for Financial Education and Arts Management; and Gladys Malapo, program manager for Financial Education.
By the numbers
The collaboration with LSGH is BPI Foundation’s sixth partnership with an educational institution this year, highlighting the foundation’s expanding network of academic partners committed to advancing financial education nationwide.
The bottom line
As financial inclusion becomes increasingly central to national development goals, partnerships like this signal how banks and schools can work together to deliver practical, community-driven solutions.
By embedding financial literacy into grassroots education, BPI Foundation and LSGH aim to create lasting impact that extends beyond the classroom. — Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
