TARLAC CITY – The Securities and Exchange Commission – Tarlac Extension Office (SEC-TAREO) has partnered with Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) to promote financial literacy and raise awareness about investment scams among university stakeholders.
Through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), SEC-TAREO and TAU pledged to work together to equip university students, faculty, and staff with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances responsibly, invest wisely, avoid debt traps, and protect themselves against fraudulent investment schemes.
SEC-TAREO Director Richard Laus said that partnering with institutions like TAU allows the SEC’s advocacy on financial literacy and investor protection to reach a wider audience, especially the younger generation.
“Through this partnership, we hope to instill in the younger generation the value of being financially literate and vigilant against investment scams. By working closely with TAU, we are not only strengthening investor protection but also building a foundation for future professionals who are responsible, informed, and proactive in their financial decisions,” Laus added.
TAU College of Arts and Sciences Dean Sherwin Alar noted that the partnership aligns with the university’s core mission.
“The MOA between TAU and SEC Tarlac is designed to promote financial literacy and ensure investor protection for faculty, students, and staff. At the same time, it strengthens the University’s programs, particularly in the College of Arts and Sciences, by linking these initiatives with the faculty’s responsibilities in research, extension, and production,” Alar explained.
As part of the collaboration, SEC-TAREO will conduct consultations, training sessions, and seminars at TAU to foster a financially literate and scam-aware academic community.
Through this partnership, both institutions aimed to empower students and personnel to make smarter financial decisions and responsible investments. (CLJD/AJRR, PIA Region 3-Tarlac)