19 November 2021, Dubai, UAE –The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates held the 5th Financial Literacy Program. Module 3 entitled, “Investment in Properties” via Zoom.

Vice Consul Aleah Marie Gica acknowledged the active participants of the Financial Literacy Program who are eager to attend the online sessions to better equip themselves in making wise financial decisions. She also noted that buying a house or owning a property is not only a life goal of Filipinos but is usually perceived as a measurement of success and stability in life. While OFs want to make sure that they have a home when they return to the Philippines for good, their property investment must also generate income. Otherwise, it will become a liability or a financial burden. It is very important to learn this topic in order to maximize our investment.

Mr. Portugal, speaker for acquisition of properties, discussed the benefits and advantages of investing in real estate and the basic knowledge one must know in investing in properties.The speaker diligently answered the questions raised by the participants from zoom and facebook live.

The third module, which was uploaded via Facebook live, was shared 27 times and was viewed 1,100 times. Financial Literacy modules which were uploaded via the Consulate’s official Facebook page are still available for the public. With the hope of reaching and educating more Filipinos not only in Dubai, the Philippine Consulate will conduct a module on Entrepreneurship for its next session.END