Students of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) at Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) Binalbagan Campus learned how to manage, save, and grow their money during the FinEd Unboxed financial education session on October 17, 2026, held with support from BPI Foundation, Inc. and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).
FinEd Unboxed is BPI Foundation’s flagship financial literacy and wellness program, designed to equip underserved and everyday Filipinos with practical money management skills.
The session for NSTP students fulfills the partnership between CHMSU and BPI Foundation to equip more Filipinos with the knowledge to better manage their finances.
CIER / April Mae Nabor photos
The students learned about the importance of financial wellness, savings, insurance, credit, and investing. The FinEd Unboxed program is coordinated through the Center for Internationalization and External Relations (CIER).
Sharon Torrefiel of BPI served as resource speaker. She was joined by BPI staff members Joeffrey Rull, Earl Drilon, Jessa Berte, Ann Ondovilla, and Karina Nakamura.
The session was facilitated by Binalbagan Campus NSTP Coordinator Grace Geroy and CIER Coordinator April Mae Nabor, together with NSTP instructors Geraldine Edaño, Gerle Mae Alabado, Mary Luna Mabasa, Loriejen Dequilato, and Ronie Kirt Sarimong
The Binalbagan session is the second in the series, following the kick-off at the Alijis Campus on October 10. Sessions at the Fortune Towne Campus and the Talisay Campus are scheduled for October 24 and November 7, respectively.
