Building Financial Strength: Empowering Communities Through Collective Action

On February 16, 2025, the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University Community Extension Services (JBLFMU CES) conducted a COMSCA and Community Meeting aimed at strengthening financial literacy, savings discipline, and community development. The activity provided a platform for members to review savings and loan performance, assess current challenges, and discuss practical strategies to improve financial management. Participants also collaboratively planned initiatives focused on economic empowerment and long-term sustainability. Through open dialogue and shared learning, the program reinforced the values of self-reliance, responsible lending, and mutual support. This initiative reflects JBLFMU CES’s continuing commitment to building financially resilient communities by equipping members with knowledge, confidence, and collective responsibility toward inclusive and sustainable economic growth.