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| At the turnover ceremony of Knowledge Channel TV (KCTV) packages in Zamboanga-Basilan, L-R: Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Training Officer Christine Billedo; BPI Foundation Inc. Program Head for Financial Education Manolo Roberto Nava; Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Learning Solutions Head Christian Gaite; Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Vice President Edric Calma; BPI Foundation Inc. Trustee Catherine Santamaria; Hon. Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, Mayor of Isabela City, Basilan; Department of Education Region IX Assistant Regional Director Dr. Gregorio Cyrus Elejorde; BPI Chief Human Resources Officer Maria Virginia Eala; DepEd Isabela City Schools Division Superintendent Maria Laarni Villanueva; BPI Head of Institutional Brand and Corporate Relations Meryl Adiel Hernandez (Image Source: Corner Magazine PH/BPI Foundation Inc.) |
As part of its commitment to fostering inclusive growth and empowering communities through education, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through BPI Foundation (BPIF), continues to expand access to financial literacy and quality learning resources across the country. BPIF believes that building a more financially empowered Philippines starts with equipping young Filipinos with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to make informed decisions and pursue better opportunities. Through education, the Foundation seeks to help create pathways toward greater financial capability and long-term economic mobility.
This commitment comes to life through the FinEd Unboxed School Caravan, BPIF’s nationwide partnership with Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI), which brings technology-enabled learning tools and financial education content to public schools, particularly in underserved communities. As part of the initiative, BPIF and KCFI recently turned over Knowledge Channel TV (KCTV) packages to 15 public high schools across Iloilo City, Guimaras, Zamboanga City, Basilan, Cagayan de Oro City, and Misamis Oriental. The rollout will benefit more than 73,000 learners and teachers by expanding access to curriculum-based multimedia educational content. Five additional schools in Rizal Province are set to receive KCTV packages throughout November, further extending the program’s reach to more Filipino learners nationwide. The turnover represents more than the donation of educational equipment. It is an investment in schools, educators, and students, providing access to learning resources that support academic achievement, financial capability, and lifelong learning. “At BPI, we believe financial education is a powerful tool for empowerment. By helping young Filipinos develop practical money management skills early, we can help build a generation that is more responsible, resilient, and prepared for the future,” said BPIF Trustee Catherine Santamaria. Each KCTV package provides access to more than 1,500 educational videos and learning resources that can be used offline, giving teachers additional tools to enrich classroom instruction and make learning more engaging and accessible. “The turnover of Knowledge Channel TV is more than providing access to curriculum-based video lessons. It is an investment in the future of every learner who will benefit from engaging, interactive, and relevant educational content designed to make learning more effective and meaningful,” said KCFI Vice President Edric Calma.
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| At the turnover ceremony of Knowledge Channel TV (KCTV) packages in Jordan, Guimaras, L-R: DepEd Guimaras Senior Education Program Specialist (SEPS)/Division Coordinator Dr. Arnen Tanaleon-Rivera, DepEd Guimaras Public Schools District Supervisor – Jordan II Herman Gabiota, DepEd Guimaras Public Schools District Supervisor – Jordan I Dr. Lolita Demapindan, DepEd Guimaras OIC-Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Rolando B. Jamora, BPI Foundation Program Head for Financial Education Manolo Roberto Nava, BPI Head for Enterprise Operations Rico Peña, BPI Foundation Financial Education Program Coordinator Kristina Marica Aquino, BPI Visayas Division Head Jose Sampang Jr., BPI Area Business Directors Clyde Andrada and Jennifer Ann Leyson, DepEd Guimaras Chief Education Supervisor – School Governance and Operations Division Dr. Edlyn D. Legita (Image Source: Corner Magazine PH/BPI Foundation Inc.) |
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| At the turnover ceremony of Knowledge Channel TV (KCTV) packages in Iloilo City, L-R: Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Production Head Jaypee Zuñiga; Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Learning Solutions Head Christian Gaite; BPI Foundation Program Head for Financial Education Manolo Roberto Nava; Executive Assistant to the Iloilo City Mayor Jay Treñas; DepEd Iloilo City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Ma. Luz De los Reyes, Ph.D., CESO V; Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Vice President Edric Calma; Iloilo City Vice Mayor Lady Julie Grace Baronda; DOST Region VI Assistant Regional Director for Finance and Administrative Services Dr. May Rose O. Suerte; BPI Area Business Directors Clyde Andrada and Jennifer Ann Leyson; BPI Head for Enterprise Operations Rico Peña; BPI Visayas Division Head Head Jose Sampang Jr. (Image Source: Corner Magazine PH/BPI Foundation Inc.) |
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| At the turnover ceremony of Knowledge Channel TV (KCTV) packages in Cagayan de Oro City, L-R: BPI Foundation Financial Education Program Coordinator Kristina Marica Aquino, BPI CDO North Caraga Area Business Director Phil Bada, BPI Zamboanga-Iligam Area Business Director Jenny Lui, BPI Foundation Program Head for Financial Education Manolo Roberto Nava, DepEd Schools Division of Misamis Education Program Supervisor Maria Asuncion Rafols, Cagayan de Oro City Administrator Atty. Roy Raagas, DepEd Schools Division of Cagayan de Oro Representative Roy Lumban, Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS) Principal IV Alma Pacamalan, Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Vice President Edric Calma, BPI Foundation Financial Education Program Manager Gjay Malapo, Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Learning Solutions Head Christian Gaite, Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. Production Head Jaypee Zuñiga (Image Source: Corner Magazine PH/BPI Foundation Inc.) |
The initiative also advances financial literacy through Estudyantipid, a learning series designed to make money management practical and relatable for students. Topics include saving, budgeting, responsible spending, entrepreneurship, and scam awareness, helping young people develop financial habits and decision-making skills that they can apply in everyday life. By integrating financial education into the classroom experience, the program reinforces values such as responsibility, discipline, and resilience, equipping students with essential life skills as they prepare for an increasingly digital and complex financial environment. BPIF recognizes that meaningful financial inclusion goes beyond access to financial services. It requires capability: the ability to understand choices, manage resources, identify risks, and act with confidence. By investing in these capabilities early, BPIF helps equip young Filipinos to navigate future financial responsibilities and opportunities with greater confidence. Over time, stronger financial literacy can contribute to more resilient households, more informed consumers, and stronger communities. The schools receiving the KCTV packages are Jordan National High School, Trinidad V. Canja-Sta. Teresa National High School, Iloilo City National High School, Jaro National High School, and Ramon Avancena National High School for Iloilo and Guimaras; Zamboanga City National High School – Main, Ayala National High School, Talon-Talon National High School, Isabela City National High School, and Basilan National High School for Zamboanga City and Basilan; and Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School, Cagayan De Oro National High School, Canitoan National High School, Carmen National High School, and Pedro “Oloy” N. Roa Sr. High School for Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental. The turnover forms part of the continuing nationwide rollout of the FinEd Unboxed School Caravan with succeeding legs scheduled in Rizal Province. These upcoming installations will further expand access to multimedia educational resources and financial literacy content for schools, teachers, and learners across the country.
Through BPIF, BPI continues to champion education and financial wellness as key drivers of inclusive development, helping equip the next generation with the knowledge, confidence, and values needed to build more secure futures and contribute to a more financially resilient Philippines.
