CAMILING, Tarlac (Sept. 24, 2025) – The Securities and Exchange Commission – Tarlac Extension Office (SEC-TAREO) and Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) have officially launched a strategic partnership to build a more financially savvy generation.
The collaboration, formalized by a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on September 19, aims to arm students, faculty, and staff with the essential knowledge to navigate the financial world confidently.
The partnership, part of the SEC’s Communication, Advocacy, and Network (SEC-CAN!) initiative, focuses on promoting responsible money management, wise investing, and how to identify and avoid investment scams and debt traps.
“Through this partnership, we hope to instill in the younger generation the value of being financially literate and vigilant against investment scams,” said SEC-TAREO Director Richard Laus during the signing ceremony.
“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.
Dr. Sherwin S. Alar, Dean of the TAU College of Arts and Sciences, emphasized how the partnership aligns with the university’s 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 said.
