PRUDENCE Foundation, the community investment arm in Asia and Africa of Prudential plc, Pru Life UK's parent company, in partnership with Junior Achievement of the Philippines Inc. , celebrated 1 million students nationwide who had been taught basic money management skills through 'Cha-Ching,' a financial literacy program. Beneficiaries and co-advocates joined the milestone event to commemorate this achievement.
In a panel discussion, public and private sector speakers shared their insights on the importance of financial literacy education, the progress made in institutionalizing it in the school curriculum, and the plans and outlook for furthering financial literacy in the country.