Philippine Embassy in Amman Holds Webinar on Financial Literacy
AMMAN 22 April 2024 – In celebration of National Women’s Month with the theme: “Lipunan Patas sa bagong Pilipinas; Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, patutunayan!”, the Philippine Embassy organized a webinar on financial literacy on 19 April 2024, in partnership with the Pag-Ibig Fund, through their KABAYANihan Virtual Information Caravan and the Overseas Flipino Bank’s (OFBank) advocacies through their digital banking services and financial education sessions.
Philippine Ambassador to Jordan Wilfredo C. Santos gave the opening remarks in which he shared that the webinar aims to provide overseas Filipinos in the Kingdom access to critical information to enable them to make sound financial decisions.
“Considering the demographic makeup of our Filipino nationals in Jordan, a large majority being women (90%), through this virtual seminar, we aim to provide timely information on saving, budgeting, investing, digital banking, and safe online banking practices”, Ambassador Santos said. He then encouraged the viewers to maximize their earnings abroad to truly achieve their hopes and dreams of providing a better life and a better future for their loved ones back home.
Mr. Leover Loyola, OF Bank's relationship officer, provided a comprehensive discussion on OF Bank’s services. He explained the various financial services of OF Bank tailored specifically for overseas Filipino workers, including savings accounts, remittance services, and investment opportunities. Mr. Loyola emphasized the importance of financial literacy and encouraged attendees to take advantage of the resources and expertise available at OF Bank to secure their financial futures.
Ms. Maribel Villarosa followed with a presentation on Pag-Ibig’s services and products. She explained the importance of each service, the regular savings program and the MP2 services in particular, emphasizing how Pag-Ibig aims to provide financial assistance and security to individuals and families alike.
It was a well-structured and interactive session that provided practical tips and strategies for managing finances. Both speakers effectively conveyed the convenience and security of these government-guaranteed savings programs.
Many participants raised questions that the resource persons answered one by one during the Q&A portion. The attendees further expressed their appreciation for the valuable insights and knowledge imparted during the webinar. It was broadcast live through the Embassy’s official Facebook page and was also attended by around forty (40) participants from the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Jordan. END
For more information, visit www.ammanpe.dfa.gov.ph, www.philembassy-amman.net, or https://www.facebook.com/ammanpe.