SEC recognized for financial education programs

December 31, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for implementing innovative programs that promote financial education among Filipinos.

The commission was cited as one of the BSP’s Innovative Financial Education Partners, a recognition given to agencies that implement creative and scalable financial education initiatives promoting financial resilience and inclusion among stakeholders.

Agencies recognized also showcase effective systems for institutional learning and impact measurement.

“It is an honor for the SEC to be recognized for its initiatives to promote financial education, which is a crucial step toward ensuring that people can make smart investment decisions,” SEC chairperson Francis Lim said.

“As it remains unwavering in its fight against investment scams and illegal lenders, the commission will continue to leverage partnerships with other organizations and government agencies, such as the BSP, to reinforce the importance of financial literacy in securing one’s financial future,” he said.

The SEC has been leading programs that champion financial education.

In June, the Financial Sector Forum, comprising the BSP, SEC, Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp., and the Insurance Commission, relaunched the Protect Your Money Campaign, shifting its financial literacy campaign to digital platforms to address the rise of online scams.

The SEC produced reels, short-form videos and targeted campaigns to reach its stakeholders under the initiative.

In November, the SEC led the celebration of Investor Protection Week (IPW) 2025, with this year’s theme emphasizing the importance of financial literacy for a secure financial future.

The IPW celebration showcased the relaunch of SEC Academy, a revamped educational platform that offers free online courses on how to effectively manage personal finances wisely, start a business and invest wisely.

In an effort to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to make informed financial decisions, the SEC advocates for making financial literacy a mandatory subject for high school students through lessons integrated into the SEC Academy.

The commission also partners with both public and private sector organizations under the SEC Communication, Advocacy and Network program to expand the reach of its financial education campaigns.

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