SEC recognized for innovative financial literacy programs

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been honored by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for its innovative and scalable initiatives in advancing financial literacy and resilience among Filipinos.

On November 18, the SEC formally received the Innovative Financial Education Partner recognition during the second day of the Financial Education Stakeholders’ Congress 2025, held at the BSP headquarters in Manila.

The BSP grants this recognition to institutions that implement creative and measurable education campaigns promoting financial inclusion, as well as robust systems for institutional learning and impact tracking.

Other recipients of the award include the Department of Agriculture–Agriculture Credit Policy Council, the Department of Education, the Asian Development Bank, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), and the Insurance Commission (IC).

“It is an honor for the SEC to be recognized for its initiatives to promote financial education, which is a crucial step toward ensuring that people can make smart investment decisions,” SEC Chairperson Francis Lim said.

“As it remains unwavering in its fight against investment scams and illegal lenders, the Commission will continue to leverage on partnerships with other organizations and government agencies such as the BSP to reinforce the importance of financial literacy in securing one’s financial future,” he added.

The SEC has spearheaded a variety of education campaigns, including its active participation in the Financial Sector Forum—composed of the BSP, SEC, PDIC, and the IC—which relaunched the “Protect Your Money” campaign in June 2025.

This initiative marked a pivot to digital platforms to respond to the growing threat of online scams, using reels, short-form videos, and targeted social media campaigns to engage the public and promote smart financial behavior.

On November 17, the SEC also took part in a panel discussion at the Congress, where its representatives shared strategies and tools to advance financial learning in diverse sectors.

The Commission further led the celebration of Investor Protection Week (IPW) 2025, held under the theme “InvestED Tayo sa Kinabukasang Sigurado,” combining the words “invested” and “investor education” to emphasize the link between literacy and long-term financial security.

One of the major highlights of IPW 2025 was the relaunch of SEC Academy, the agency’s enhanced online education platform. The academy now offers free digital courses on personal finance management, entrepreneurship, and wise investing.

To expand the program’s impact, the SEC is advocating for financial literacy to be integrated into the high school curriculum through SEC Academy’s lessons. This initiative seeks to equip students early with essential financial skills.

In addition, the SEC partners with various public and private entities through its SEC Communication, Advocacy, and Network (SEC CAN!) program, which helps broaden the reach and impact of its financial education campaigns nationwide.