By Perla Lena
Iloilo SEC office boosts investor education to combat fraud, promote financial literacy, and offer support in annual reporting and livelihood opportunities. Director Maria Cristina Montelibano emphasized the importance of informing the public about common investment concerns and the commission’s role in investor protection.
The SEC Communication Advocacy Network (SEC-CAN!) partnered with local government units, concerned government agencies and the private sector for the initiative.
In 2023, the office had nine partners in Iloilo, while this year, they opted to go out to various areas in Panay and Guimaras.
She added they have a particular topic for a specific audience, including the roadshow that took place last week when they gathered 70 women from 12 barangays in Iloilo City in time for the International Women’s Day on March 8.
“As the ones managing the budget of their respective households, women, particularly mothers, should always be creative in ensuring that their budgets are sufficient to meet the needs of each family member,” she said.
The event was conducted through the efforts of Zonta Club of Iloilo City, Inc. and the Department of Trade and Industry-Iloilo, she added.
Representatives from DTI also talked about opportunities for those who wish to start their small businesses.
In other gatherings, they also tackled requirements and the process of online registration of partnerships and corporations for new registrants and submission of contact details in line with complying with reportorial requirements for general information sheets and audited financial statements for the existing ones.
They also have an existing partnership with the National Bureau of Investigation for talks on scams that are very common or have happened in Visayas. (PNA)
