BSP Launches Financial Inclusion Website to Boost Access

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Financial Inclusion Steering Committee (FISC) launched a one-stop website to promote financial inclusion across the country. The site, introduced during a program at the BSP Manila Head Office on Oct. 9, 2024, aims to raise awareness of financial inclusion as a national priority.

“This platform will bring our efforts together to execute the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) to a broader audience,” said BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. The website offers resources to inspire collaboration between those who need financial services and those who can help provide them, according to Remolona.

The FISC website includes the latest regulations, issuances, and initiatives to improve access to financial services for Filipinos, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a key sector identified in the NSFI. A “newsroom” section provides updates on financial inclusion, while a testimonial corner features stories of the agenda’s positive impact.

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy expressed the DICT’s full support for the initiative. “Through consistent collaboration, we can ensure that every Filipino gains meaningful access to resources, enabling them to achieve financial resilience and progress,” Uy said.

BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat noted the importance of the platform in advancing financial health. “By making these resources accessible, we move another step closer to a more financially included and financially healthy Filipino population,” she stated.

The FISC, established in 2016 under Executive Order No. 208, is an interagency body guiding the implementation of the NSFI and promoting financial inclusion through a whole-of-government approach. Its newly launched website serves as the main information hub for financial inclusion news, initiatives, and resources.

For more information, the public can visit the FISC website at www.financialinclusion.gov.ph.