By: JSM
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Baguio Extension Office, in partnership with the University of the Cordilleras College of Business Administration (UC-CBA), successfully spearheaded a landmark Financial Literacy Seminar titled “Wais sa Pinansya, Sigurado sa Kinabukasan” on July 30, 2026, at the UC Gymnasium!
Designed to build a foundation of lifelong financial well-being, the initiative equipped hundreds of attending students with critical practical tools for personal money management, active fraud prevention, and sustainable long-term investing.
Featured Speakers & Expert Insights:
- Personal Financial Management: Dr. John Carlo B. De Leon (UC–CBA) walked students through practical budgeting, disciplined saving strategies, and personal wealth planning.
- Magduda: Detection and Avoidance of Investment Scams: Atty. Regina May M. Cajucom-De Guzman (Director, SEC Baguio Extension Office) delivered vital warning signs and legal safeguards to help youth identify and avoid sophisticated financial fraud.
- Smart Sustainable Investments: Dr. Joe-el S. Marcelo (UC–CBA) highlighted the power of aligning investment portfolios with ethical, sustainable, and long-term economic growth.
- Panel Discussion: Expertly moderated by Mr. Gabriel R. De Guzman (UC–CBA), leading an engaging Q&A segment that addressed real-world financial dilemmas faced by young adults.
Sincere thanks to all our distinguished speakers, student attendees, and organizers who made this event a resounding success. Together, we are building a financially empowered, alert, and responsible student community!
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
This collaborative financial literacy seminar reflects UC-CBA’s commitment to delivering education that fosters lifelong economic security and ethical market participation:
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Indicator 4.3.3: Vocational training events and practical skills development. Equipping university students with financial literacy and consumer awareness provides crucial life skills beyond traditional academic curricula.
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Indicator 8.10.2: Access to financial services and financial literacy. Promoting sound personal finance, fraud prevention, and sustainable investments builds a resilient consumer base capable of participating safely in formal financial systems.
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- Indicator 17.2.2: Multi-stakeholder collaboration. Partnering with regulatory bodies like the SEC bridges academic instruction with national policy and real-world market protections.
Photos by: Ms. Shannen Durante (SEC Baguio Extension Office)
