About Colayco Foundation...
Our Mission is to guide & educate All Filipinos on their Financial Journey Towards Smart Decisions
OUR MISSION
To empower Filipinos by providing comprehensive financial education that equips individuals and families with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and grow their resources. Through various media platforms, seminars, and publications, we advocate for financial literacy to promote responsible financial planning and secure a better future for all.
OUR VISION
A financially literate nation where every Filipino, regardless of background or income, has the ability to make informed financial decisions that lead to sustainable growth, security, and the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
OUR IMPACT
The Colayco Foundation has transformed the lives of millions of Filipinos by breaking down financial barriers through education. By reaching diverse audiences—students, workers, migrant families, and professionals—across the country and abroad, the Foundation fosters a culture of saving and investing for long-term security. This impact not only improves personal financial health but contributes significantly to nation-building by creating more informed, empowered citizens who can actively participate in economic growth.
Our Strategic Alliances Advocating Educational Campaigns
The Man Behind the Initiative...
Mr. Francisco J. Colayco
Mr. Colayco is also the author of four bestseller books on personal finance “Wealth Within Your Reach: Pera Mo, Palaguin Mo!”, “Making Your Money Work: Pera Mo, Palaguin Mo! 2”, “Pera Palaguin Workbook (co-authored with Prof. Helen Valderrama, CPA, former Chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance at the U.P. College of Business Administration and former financial consultant for the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Asian Development Bank and the Energy Regulatory Commission) and Money for Kids (co-authored with Dr. Nina Lim-Yuson, early childhood educator and President-CEO of Museo Pambata).
He was presented the 2004 National Book Award by the Manila Critics Circle, in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Book Development Board, for his first book “Wealth Within Your Reach: Pera Mo, Palaguin Mo!”. In 2005, “Making Your Money Work: Pera Mo Palaguin Mo! 2” earned him a nomination once again.
Mr. Colayco is also an acknowledged international authority on financial education for migrant workers and average income earners as recognized by the organizers of the CITI Financial Education Summit, an international convention of financial educators that is convened every two years. He was a speaker at the 2005 CITIGROUP-INSEAD Financial Education Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was once again invited as speaker/panelist for the session “Increasing Financial Literacy in Urban and Semi-Urban Areas” during the 2007 CITI-Financial Times Financial Education Summit in New Delhi, India.
Our Management Team
Meet the Advocates Empowering Your Financial Future
Get to know the passionate team at Colayco Foundation, dedicated to transforming lives through financial literacy and guiding you toward lasting financial well-being
Mr. Francisco Colayco
Chairman
Mr. Armand Bengco
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Antonio Coral Jr.
Chief Relations Officer
Mr. John John Alviar
Chief Technology Officer
Join Us in Shaping a Financially Secure Future for Every Filipino
By working together we can help Filipinos gain the knowledge to manage grow and ensure their financial well-being.