BDO Foundationโs financial education program KITA Mo Na! (Kapital at Ipon Tungo sa Asenso) was recognized as the Financial Inclusion Initiative of the Year at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards. The program, aimed at improving the financial literacy and income-generating potential of Filipino farmers, was developed in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC).
BDO Capital & Investment Corporation President Eduardo Francisco received the award on behalf of the foundation.
โThis recognition inspires us to continue empowering farmers and promoting financial inclusion. We share this honor with our partners who share our mission,โ said BDO Foundation President Mario Deriquito.
Gamified Financial Education for Farmers
KITA Mo Na! uses a gamified approach to teach farmers personal finance basics such as saving, budgeting, debt management, and scam prevention. Sessions are led by trained โgame mastersโ who present real-life financial scenarios to guide farmers in making better financial decisions.
As of the end of 2024, the program has reached 870 farmers and livestock raisers nationwide.
Expanding Reach Through Community Trainers
To ensure sustainability, the foundation has trained 49 community-based trainers across various regions. These trainers are equipped with guides and game kits to standardize the delivery of the program within their farming communities.
โWe believe that by equipping farmers with the right knowledge and tools, weโre helping build a financially literate and resilient population,โ said BDO Foundationโs Financial Inclusion Manager Marikit Naguiat.
Monitoring Impact and Ensuring Sustainability
BDO Foundation, together with BSP and ACPC, has also established a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the programโs long-term impact on beneficiaries.
The KITA Mo Na! initiative supports the BSPโs National Strategy for Financial Inclusion and contributes to the countryโs Sustainable Development Goals. BDO Foundation remains committed to expanding its efforts to help ensure no one is left behind in building a financially empowered Philippines.
