Makati City, July 31, 2024, Marks a historic day for the country’s Financial Inclusion Imperative. FedCenter, a leading social enterprise is dedicated to improving Financial Acumen through training and development, is launching the first ever app-based Financial Literacy platform that’s free and easy to use. This marks a significant milestone in democratizing financial literacy across the Philippines, leveraging mobile technology to reach the mass audience.
Aptly named WAGI (Wealth for Growth and Inclusion), the app makes learning accessible, fun, and rewarding. It features relevant and practical financial content that can apply to Filipinos’ everyday lives such as Basic Budgeting to Stock Investing and everything in between. To make learning easier, lessons are formatted in engaging ang snackable module. There are even quick finance tips from successful personalities and celebrities. To further boost usage. Borrowers can take post learning tests after each module. And here is the exciting part, the test scorers will be converted into reward points which can the be used to claim prizes from various partner establishment such as leading fast food chains.
FedCenter is very proud to launch WAGI. “ This app will democratize Financial Literacy and can significantly uplift the financial well being of all Pinoys” said Marc Christian Gule. President of FedCenter. Francisco ‘Coco’ Mauricio, President/CEO of WeFund, operator of the JuanHand app. Added “ We are honored to be a major sponsor of WAGI. JuaHand, being the leading fibtech cash lender in the Philippines is a strong advocate of financial inclusion. Financial literacy paves the way for inclusion which ultinmately leads to financial empowerment. And financial empowerment is a cornerstone of national development. We do hope more organization can join us in supporting WAGI and ensure its sustainability and success.”
The Launch event is packed and includes distinguished speaker from the government such as Atty. Rogelio Quevedo SEC Commissioner, Leandro Angelo Y. Aguirre Deputy Privacy Commissioner (NPC) and Antonio Mauricio, General Manager, National Development Company (NDC). Their insights underscore the importance of financial literacy for the Philippines and WAGI can play in advancing this mission.
