The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will conduct a two-day financial literacy online seminar and workshop exclusively for national athletes and coaches on October 29 and 30 with renowned Registered Financial Planner (RFP) and journalist Salve Duplito.
“We believe this financial literacy webinar is very timely in this time of Covid-19 pandemic. We want to encourage all our national athletes, coaches and our employees to start their journey to financial wellness while they are young.” PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez said.
“I have seen so many former athletes squander away winnings and end up in a sorry state in their old age,” Ramirez added. “It pains me to see our athletes get into that situation.”
Duplito is one of the prime movers of financial literacy in the country. She co-anchored ANC’s “On the Money” and now actively continues to teach different sectors of society in her Youtube channel.
In partnership with the PSC, Duplito aims to impart her skills and expertise to provide the national team members with a solid understanding of the basics of financial management and create an awareness of good stewardship of money.
“We teach them the values of discipline and dedication in sports. These are the same values they can apply on how they handle their finances. I really wish that they all exit from being athletes with a comfortable life,” Ramirez said. The PSC also conducted a free financial literacy seminar for Team Philippines, with Duplito also teaching.