The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, in partnership with the Social Security System (SSS), Migrant Workers Office (MWO), and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Vancouver, invites members of the Filipino community to an Online Financial Literacy Seminar for Filipino Temporary Workers, Students, and Permanent Residents in British Columbia, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories on Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Vancouver Time) via Zoom.
The seminar aims to promote financial awareness and empower Filipinos in Canada with practical knowledge and resources on financial planning, social security, savings, investments, reintegration, and retirement opportunities.
The seminar will feature presentations from representatives of Philippine government agencies and GCash, covering the following topics:
– Social Security System (SSS): Programs and Services
– Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA): Reintegration Program
– Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP): Financial Literacy
– Pag-IBIG Fund: Programs and Services
– Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA): Retirement Opportunities in the Philippines
– GCash: Digital Financial Services
An open forum and question-and-answer session will follow the presentations, allowing participants to raise questions and seek further information from the resource speakers.
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Vancouver Time)
Platform: Zoom
Interested participants may access the online seminar through the link below:
Participants may also scan the QR code featured in the seminar poster to access the meeting.
The Consulate particularly encourages Filipino temporary foreign workers, international students, migrant workers, permanent residents, and other members of the Filipino-Canadian community in British Columbia, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories to participate.
Members of the community are also encouraged to share this announcement with their families, friends, colleagues, and community networks who may benefit from the seminar.
For more information, please follow the official announcements of the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver.
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver looks forward to your participation!
Maraming salamat, Kababayan!
