The Bank of the Philippine Islands, through the BPI Foundation (BPIF), has partnered with Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) to expand financial literacy efforts for underserved Filipinos through the FinEd Unboxed Program.
The program aims to equip farmers, fisherfolk, low-income families, migrant workers, students, teachers, uniformed personnel, and other financially excluded groups with practical skills in saving, budgeting, credit management, investing, insurance, retirement planning, and fraud prevention.
Under the partnership, BPIF will train MMCL students and faculty as financial education speakers through a “Train the Trainers” model. Trained participants will then conduct financial wellness sessions in partner communities, helping ensure wider and more sustainable knowledge-sharing.
The initiative is expected to benefit over 10,000 individuals in communities across Laguna, Cavite, and Pampanga over the next two years. It builds on the earlier rollout of the program at Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, which has already reached more than 2,000 beneficiaries.
BPIF executive director Carmina Marquez said financial education is key to inclusive growth, especially as BPI marks its 175th year of service. MMCL president Dr. Dodjie Maestrecampo said the partnership strengthens Mapúa’s mission to serve communities beyond the classroom.
MMCL is BPI Foundation’s first educational partner in 2026. The collaboration supports global goals on quality education, decent work, and partnerships, reinforcing BPI’s long-standing commitment to financial inclusion and nation-building.
