19 December 2014 – A total of 64 participants were recognized on December 07 for successfully completing the Financial Education Seminar-Workshop for Filipinos in Geneva conducted by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines/Philippine Consulate General (Geneva PM/PCG)/ Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Geneva.

The month-long program on Financial Education Seminar Workshop for Filipinos in Geneva and Vaud aims to enhance the skills of participants on more effectively managing their finances through discussions on money matters, business setup, and risk appreciation. Participants were given Certificates of Completion that they could also use when taking advantage of relevant programs by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).

Philippine Ambassador Cecilia B. Rebong expressed hope that the graduates would be better equipped to manage their finances as a result of the program. “Holding this event in our new Sentro Rizal, I am sure that our national hero Gat Jose Rizal, who himself travelled to Geneva and valued education above all else, would be proud of the interest and dedication you have shown in completing this Seminar Workshop,” she said.

The Recognition Day was the culmination of a four-week Seminar Workshop, which were held every Sunday on November 09, 16, 23, and 30. The classes lasted three hours each week for a total of 12 hours. END