30 April 2014- The Philippine Consulate General in Guangzhou sponsored a Financial Planning Seminar on April 13 as part of its commitment to the Gender and Development Program of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Consulate General personnel and representatives of the Filipino community attended the seminar.
           

The seminar was conducted by resource speakers from Project Be Foundation Hong Kong, Atty. Clara Arlene Baybay and Mr. Archimedes David Guerra. Project Be Foundation Hong Kong is a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to empowering Filipinos through financial education. Project Be currently runs financial literacy programs for Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong.

The seminar focused on the need for Filipinos to learn the importance of financial literacy and financial planning. It also aimed to provide the participants with workable financial plans. During the first part of the seminar, financial concepts and targets were presented. The participants were given the chance to draft their financial plans through exercises during the second part of the seminar. END