The Central Bank of the Philippines held its Economic and Financial Learning Program in Zamboanga City from 03 to 04 June 2026, targeting farmers, fisherfolk, agri-entrepreneurs, cooperative members, rural households, and local agriculture workers. The sessions focused on practical financial management for communities exposed to seasonal income and livelihood risks, including saving, responsible borrowing, matching income to expenses, managing shortfalls before they become longer-term strain, and using digital tools, insurance, and other protection mechanisms in financial planning. The program also included account onboarding through participating banks, savings and credit cooperatives, and digital financial service providers, including e-wallets. Partner agencies provided information on available programs and support services, including national ID registration by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Ahead of the main sessions, the central bank ran a personal financial management session on 02 June 2026 for employees of the Office of the City Agriculturist. The initiative forms part of the Economic and Financial Learning Program's support for the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022–2028.
Central Bank of the Philippines2026-06-04
Central Bank of the Philippines brings financial learning program to Zamboanga City for agriculture-based communities
The Central Bank of the Philippines held its Economic and Financial Learning Program in Zamboanga City from 3 to 4 June 2026, focusing on practical financial management for agriculture-linked households and workers facing seasonal income risks. The initiative covered saving, responsible borrowing, use of digital tools and insurance, and included account onboarding through banks, cooperatives, and digital financial service providers, plus national ID registration support. It forms part of the program’s contribution to the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022–2028.