PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN SAN FRANCISCO PROMOTES FINANCIAL LITERACY AND INCLUSION FOR FILIPINOS IN THE US

On 11 March 2025, GCash delivered a financial literacy presentation to Filipinos taking their oath of allegiance as dual citizens at the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco.
San Francisco, 12 March 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco continues to promote financial literacy and inclusion among the Filipino community in the United States through its engagement with GCash, the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet platform.
On 11 March 2025, Ms. Joanne Rivera, Business Development Consultant for North America of GCash, conducted a brief financial literacy session for Filipinos taking their oath of allegiance as dual citizens at the Consulate. Her presentation highlighted the importance of smart financial management and provided practical guidance on the use of digital financial tools such as GCash. The initiative supports the Consulate’s efforts to equip overseas Filipinos with knowledge and resources to make informed financial decisions.
The previous day, 10 March 2025, Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer and officers of PCG San Francisco met with Ms. Rivera to learn more about GCash’s services and explore avenues for cooperation. Ms. Rivera explained how Filipinos in the United States can use GCash for cross-border remittances, bills payment, and other secure and convenient financial transactions.
“We appreciate GCash’s initiatives to empower overseas Filipinos through accessible, technology-driven financial solutions, and look forward to future collaborations that promote the financial well-being of the Filipino community in the U.S.” said Consul General Ferrer.
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco reaffirms its commitment to financial literacy and inclusion as essential pillars in advancing the rights and welfare of Filipinos abroad. END

Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer and officers of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco meet with Ms. Joanne Rivera, Business Development Consultant for North America of GCash on 10 March 2025 to learn about GCash’s initiatives to improve financial access for the Filipino diaspora