The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm, BPI Foundation (BPIF), has formalized a partnership with Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for its FinEd Unboxed Program.
The program is designed to elevate the financial literacy of various groups, including farmers, fisherfolk, low-income families, migrant domestic workers, young learners, financially excluded sectors, teachers and uniformed personnel by teaching practical skills in saving, budgeting, credit management, investing, insurance, retirement planning and fraud prevention.
The collaboration seeks to expand access to quality education and strengthen financial empowerment in underserved communities, underscoring both institutions’ shared commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. Under the partnership, BPIF and MMCL will also implement the “Train the Trainers” initiative, equipping students and volunteer faculty members to become effective financial education resource speakers.
Once trained by BPIF, members of the Mapúa community will, in turn, conduct financial wellness sessions for partner communities. This approach ensures that financial literacy knowledge is cascaded widely and sustainably.
Key activities include:
- Training sessions for students and faculty on financial concepts
- Use of FinEd Unboxed materials and toolkits to support community-based workshops
- Organization of financial wellness sessions led by trained participants, who conduct their own financial education workshops
- Ongoing mentorship and monitoring to ensure effective delivery and engagement
“For BPI Foundation, financial education is a critical enabler of inclusive growth,” said Carmina Marquez, executive director of BPIF.
“As we celebrate BPI’s 175th anniversary this year, we are committed to scaling access to practical and relevant financial education. By partnering with institutions like Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna, we bring these opportunities closer to communities, empowering individuals to make informed decisions and build a more secure future for themselves and their families,” she added.
In the next two years, the program is projected to benefit over 10,000 individuals from MMCL’s adopted communities in Laguna, Cavite and Pampanga.
The collaboration builds on the success of a similar implementation at Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MMCM) in Davao City early last year.
To date, MMCM has reached over 2,000 beneficiaries and con
tinues to expand access to quality education across Davao City and nearby areas.
“The FinEd Unboxed Program aligns strongly with Mapúa’s mission to serve communities beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Dodjie Maestrecampo, president of Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna.
“Through this partnership with BPI Foundation, we are able to mobilize our academic resources, faculty and students to help address real-world challenges, particularly in communities with limited access to education and financial literacy.”
The Mapúan community has consistently demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility, particularly in underserved areas.
Through this partnership, support will be extended to adopted communities in Brgy. Banay-Banay, Brgy. Bigaa, Brgy. Marinig, Brgy. Banlic and Sta. Maria in Laguna; Sitio Cuyucot and Sitio Liplip in Pampanga; Dapdap East in Tagaytay; and Southville 5, Timbao, Biñan, with the shared goal of uplifting marginalized sectors through education.
With this collaboration, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna becomes the first educational institution in 2026 to partner with BPI Foundation, reflecting its strong alignment with the Foundation’s mission and vision of promoting inclusive and sustainable development.
The partnership supports three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
As BPI celebrates 175 years of service, the bank reaffirms its enduring commitment to financial inclusion—a cornerstone of its mission since 1851.
Guided by its purpose to build a better Philippines, BPI continues to expand access to secure, convenient and affordable financial solutions for every Filipino, wherever they may be.
To learn more about BPIF’s financial education programs, visit www.bpifoundation.org or follow BPI Foundation on Facebook (@BPIFoundation) and Instagram (@bpifoundationinc).
