The Central Bank of the Philippines announced a memorandum of agreement with the City Government of Tagbilaran and BDO Foundation to formalize cooperation on financial education in Bohol. The partnership is intended to help residents make informed financial decisions, improve financial health and resilience, and increase access to formal financial services. The initiative combines financial learning with inclusion measures. The central bank conducted sessions for micro, small, and medium enterprises, senior citizens, and civil society organizations, while participating financial institutions facilitated account onboarding. It also engaged universities on the BSP E-Learning Academy, a free online platform covering personal finance, economics, and central banking, and held dialogues with banks and other financial institutions on expanding service access. Separate engagement with the Provincial Fisheries Office focused on strengthening fisherfolk's financial capability, including observation of the rollout of the Fish N’ LEarn interactive financial education game. The work builds on earlier financial education efforts in Tagbilaran, including 2025 training for the local government's pool of trainers and learning sessions for the agriculture, youth, and academe sectors.
Central Bank of the Philippines2026-07-13
Central Bank of the Philippines signs financial education partnership with Tagbilaran City and BDO Foundation in Bohol
The Central Bank of the Philippines signed a memorandum of agreement with Tagbilaran City and BDO Foundation to formalize financial education cooperation in Bohol. The initiative combines training for key groups, account onboarding support, and outreach to universities, banks, and the fisheries sector. It builds on financial education activities previously carried out in the city.