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TeamIsang makabuluhang programa ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ang naisakatuparan sa pagtutulungan ng BSP Puerto Princesa Branch, Department of Education (DepEd) – Puerto Princesa City, at Palaweño Bankers Association.
Ito ang programang “Barya Man sa Paningin, Malayo ang Mararating: A Savings Management, Coin Recirculation and Learning Program of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Puerto Princesa Branch”.
Ang signing ceremony ay pinangunahan nina BSP Puerto Princesa Branch Area Director Atty. Ronaldo O. Bermudez, BSP South Luzon Regional Office Director Atty. Tomas J. Cariño, Jr., DepEd- Puerto Princesa City Asst. Schools Division Superintendent, Officer-in-Charge Ms. Laida M. Lagar- Mascareñas, at Palaweño Bankers Association President Mr. Moises R. Arzaga, Jr. nitong araw ng Martes, ika- 26 ng Nobyembre.
Ayon kay BSP Puerto Princesa Branch Manager Ms. Evelyn V. Tanagon, ang konsepto ng programa ay nabuo matapos ang isinagawang inter-agency convergence ng DepEd noong nakaraang taon.
“During the event we were asked to pledge our support for the implementation and realization of DepEd various projects. So dito po nagsimula makonsepto ang programang ito. We would also like to develop a program for DepEd that creates a lasting impact,” ani Tanagon.
Aniya, ang pag-iipon ay maaaring isang simpleng gawain ngunit malaki ang magiging epekto nito lalo na kapag natutunan sa murang edad.
“As we gather today we are reminded of the importance teaching our children not just to count coins but to count the possibilities they hold for the future. This program is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the BSP Puerto Princesa Branch, DepEd PPC and the Palaweño Bankers Association,” dagdag pa ni Tanagon.
Layunin ng programa na matulungan ang mga mag-aaral na paunlarin ang kanilang mga kasanayan sa pagbudget, paggastos at pag-iipon.
Dagdag pa rito na maging pamilyar ang mga mag-aaral sa iba’t ibang denominasyon ng barya at matutunan ang kahalagahan nito at maunawaan ang kahalagahan ng mga banko sa pag-iipon ng pera.
Ang inisyatibong ito ay nasasaklawan ang tatlong adbokasiya ng BSP; financial education, coin recirculation at financial inclusion.
“This program aims to instill financial discipline and awareness among elementary students,” ayon pa kay Tanagon.
Susog naman ni Cariño, ang pag-iipon ay dapat makagawian hindi lamang ng mga nakatatanda kundi maging ng mga nakababata.
Aniya, ang pag-iipon ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pagtatabi ng pera, ito ay tungkol sa pag-unawa sa halaga ng iyong kinikita, ginagastos at iniipon.
“This project of BSP will raise awareness about saving money and the role of coins in our economy. Managing savings and participating in coin recirculation may seem a small efort but we are powerful tools to personal development and community wealthy. By starting this practices early you are not just securing a better future for yourself but also strengthening the foundation of our economy.
Saving money is a smart habit that builds your future . Every coin counts to save wisely and to keep coins recirculating by using them regularly. Together we can make every centavo matter,” paliwanag ni Cariño.
Nakasaad sa pledge of commitment, ang DepEd-City Schools Division of Puerto Princesa ay inaatasan na ipaabot ang mga alituntunin ng programa sa lahat ng mga paaralang kalahok, pag-monitor ng implementasyon ng programa at pag-assist sa record-keeping at pag-uulat sa mga savings accomplishments ng mga mag-aaral.
Ang Palaweño Bankers Association naman ang mangangasiwa sa pagbubukas ng bank accounts ng mga mag-aaral, pag-coordinate ng koleksyon at deposito ng mga ipon na barya sa mga paaralan at tiyakin ang episyente at student-friendly banking processes.
Nangako naman si Mascareñas na makukuha ng BSP ang suporta ng DepEd-PPC.
“I commit to really disseminate this program. I commit to monitor with the help of teacher/ adviser to really make this program a successful one and using the data that we have gathered then we will be able to think of other strategies how to make this project a successful one and the most important one how are we going to help our learners appreciate the value of money even the smallest value of a coin,” pangako ni Mascareñas.