Filipino communities in the Gulf and Southeast Asia took part in a regional Financial Literacy Session on Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs), held virtually on July 4, 2025. Organized by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), the session drew participation from the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Philippine Embassies in Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Brunei.
The initiative aimed to empower overseas Filipinos with practical knowledge on RTBs—low-risk, government-backed investments that support both personal savings and national development. The session outlined the features of RTBs, explained how to purchase them through digital platforms, and emphasized their long-term benefits.
Consul General Marford Angeles of Dubai emphasized the dual role that overseas Filipinos play in nation-building. “Today’s session focuses on the Retail Treasury Bonds of the Republic of the Philippines, which are made available to the public as part of the National Government’s savings mobilization program,” he said.
Angeles underscored that overseas Filipinos are among the most active contributors to national progress through remittances, entrepreneurship, and support for local economies. “This session offers an opportunity to take part in nation-building through another channel—by participating in government-backed investments that serve both personal goals and public interest,” he added.
The Philippine Consulate extended its appreciation to the Bureau of the Treasury for bringing the program closer to Filipinos in the region, saying the joint effort ensured broader access to financial education and greater opportunities for Filipinos abroad to invest in the country’s future.
