The Securities and Exchange Commission – Baguio Extension Office (SEC BagEO), in partnership with the Department of Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR), successfully marked the culmination of the 2025 Investor Protection Week with the theme, “InvestEd Tayo sa Kinabukasang Sigurado,” through a seminar held on November 17, 2025, in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet.
A total of 130 non-teaching personnel from DepEd-CAR participated in the learning session, which aimed to strengthen their financial awareness and empower them to make informed and secure money decisions.
Investor Protection Week is celebrated annually by the SEC to raise public awareness on responsible investing, financial fraud prevention, and consumer protection. The observance highlights the Commission’s nationwide efforts to promote investor education and safeguard the public from growing financial risks, particularly amid the continued surge of both online and on-ground scams.
Atty. Regina May Cajucom-De Guzman, Director of SEC–Baguio, led the first session with a discussion on the critical considerations before entering any investment. She introduced an investment readiness checklist and warned participants about the increasing sophistication of fraudulent schemes, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and sound judgment.
Following this, Atty. Jennifer G. Daguman, Securities Counsel II, delivered a practical and relatable talk on avoiding debt traps. She walked participants through responsible borrowing practices, highlighted borrower rights, and explained the regulatory sanctions imposed on lending companies that engage in abusive conduct.
An interactive open forum closed the program, giving attendees an opportunity to clarify financial concerns, seek expert guidance, and gain deeper insight into their investment and borrowing decisions.
This year’s Investor Protection Week culminating activity reaffirmed the SEC–BagEO and DepEd-CAR’s shared commitment to promoting investor education, protecting the public from financial risks, and empowering communities to make informed and secure financial decisions.
Through continuous partnerships and outreach initiatives, both agencies aim to build financially resilient communities equipped to navigate the evolving financial landscape.
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