PH Consulate General in Hong Kong Holds Financial Literacy Workshop

Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong Consul Paulo V. Saret delivers the opening remarks to the participants of “Money Wise Migrant – Financial Education Program” workshop spearheaded by the Consulate General in cooperation with Enrich Hong Kong, at the Consulate General Chancery on 23 June 2019. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

HONG KONG 10 July 2019 – As part of its continuing endeavor to prepare overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their return to the mainstream of economic life in their respective communities in the Philippines, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong hosted a workshop on financial literacy on the topic “Money Wise Migrants – Financial Education Programme” held on 23 June 2019 at the Consulate General’s conference room.

Enrich Hong Kong Financial Trainer Lourdes Morales led the financial literacy workshop. She gave a lecture which will help the overseas Filipino workers develop their skill on money management through better understanding of debt management, tracking of expenses, and coming up with a practical budget plan.

A question and answer session during the workshop was actively participated by almost 20 attendees by asking questions and requesting tips on financial matters. They likewise shared their own experience on handling money matters while working in Hong Kong.

The next workshop will be conducted on 23 November 2019, also under the partnership between the Consulate General and Enrich Hong Kong. END

Enrich Financial Trainer Lourdes Morales discusses the scope of financial literacy to her audience of almost 20 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong during the “Money Wise Migrant – Financial Education Program” workshop. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

Ms. Morales listens to the presentation of an OFW shared at financial literacy during the “Money Wise Migrant – Financial Education Program” workshop. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

Consul Saret (seated, third from left), Social Welfare Attaché Elizabeth Lim Dy (seated, third from right), Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) Officer Joel B. Oronan (seated, second from right), and Ms. Morales (seated, second from left) and some of the participants pose for a group photo at the conclusion of “Money Wise Migrant – Financial Education Program” on 23 June 2019. (Hong Kong PCG photo)

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