Bangko Sentral upgrades learning center for students, researchers

By Ma. Cristina C. Arzadon

Saturday 21st of April 2012

BATAC CITY, April 21 (PIA) -– The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has strengthened its Economic and Financial Learning Center (EFLC) to fully serve its clientele who are in need of information in the areas of central banking, economics and finance.

The EFLC is a one-stop shop where researchers, students, visitors can access data that are produced and monitored by the BSP.

The center, located at the BSP Batac branch office, will be re-launched on May 14.

“The center symbolizes our commitment to institutionalize and sustain a comprehensive financial education program for all Filipinos,” Matias, galido, Jr., BSP-Batac Deputy Director, said.

On same day, the BSP will also open the Economic and Financial Learning Program (EFLP) which brings together the BSP’s outreach educational activities under one flagship program.

The program is meant to promote greater awareness on economic and financial issues to help the public generate knowledge and develop the skills that would guide them in their financial decisions.

After the twin launch, BSP will be conducting a briefing on recent economic developments and the role of the BSP in the economy.

The briefing will focus on the three pillars of central banking which include price and financial stability and efficient payments and settlement systems. A discussion on the new generation Philippine currency will be included.

Other activities lined up after the launching are the following: Financial Empowerment Course for the Academe on May 15; Financial Learning Campaign for Overseas Filipinos and their Beneficiaries on May 16; Financial Empowerment Course for the Workforce also on may 16 and Financial Learning Seminar for Microfinance Clients and the Unbanked on May 16. (ANL/CCA-PIA 1 Ilocos Norte)