About 100 participants from the city government, among them Councilors Al Ryan Alejandre and Javi Campos, and members of the police force joined the SEC Davao’s Information Education Roadshow at The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites yesterday, November 9.
Participants were oriented on how to become financially responsible as well as on how to avoid illegal investment schemes.
SEC Davao Extension Office (SEC DEO) Director Atty. Katrina Ponco-Estares, in emphasizing the importance of the event, said that “The Commission’s goal has always been to heighten our investor protection and investor awareness campaigns. Financial literacy, awareness of investor rights and responsibilities, and knowledge on risks of investments are key elements to eliminate scam in any form. This year, the Commission has decided to level up its commitment and service to its stakeholders by expanding its repertoire through the inclusion of handling personal finances such as budgeting and saving. Through this seminar workshop, the Commission is pushing for the participants to be SEC-SEE (Scam-proof, Equipped Empowered).”
Councilor Al-Ryan Alejandre, praising the office for the initiative, said he hopes that the SEC DEO “could cascade this (campaign) to the grassroots level as most of the victims of scams are from the grassroots”.
Another office that wants to partner with the SEC DEO in the campaign is the Philippine National Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11).
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