The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continued its push for economic inclusion and financial empowerment through its flagship Economic and Financial Learning Program (EFLP), hosting a two-day financial literacy session tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners and workers in Dasmariñas City.
Held from 23 to 24 July, the event—titled BSP Connect: MSME Growth Through Learning—marked the second of four nationwide sessions planned for 2025. With 1,874 participants attending either onsite at Elijah Hotel and Residences or virtually via Zoom and the BSP PisoLit Facebook page, the event focused on equipping MSMEs with practical economic knowledge and digital financial tools vital for business sustainability.
Topics covered included inflation, interest rates, personal and business financial management, microfinance access, entrepreneurship basics, and safe use of digital payment platforms such as QR Ph and mobile wallets. Speakers came from the BSP, FinTech Alliance PH, Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Department of Trade and Industry, and Registered Financial Planners Philippines.
BSP deputy governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat underscored the policy relevance of financial literacy in inclusive development, stating:
“At the BSP, we believe that real empowerment starts with education. Pero ang edukasyon, hindi lang dapat sa classroom. It should be something that relates to and permeates into your real life.”
The first day of the session highlighted financial and digital readiness for MSMEs, while the second day addressed economic decision-making for employees. By targeting both business owners and their workforce, the BSP reinforces the foundational role of financial education in broader economic resilience.
As part of its long-term economic strategy, the BSP’s EFLP aims to bridge knowledge gaps in underserved sectors and regions—strengthening the country’s financial system through grassroots literacy and digital inclusion.
