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Photo Courtesy || PIO Kabayan
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Cordillera- More than half a million pesos (P523,345.85) was collected from
the Ipon challenge participated by more than twenty three local
youths in Kabayan, Benguet.
Have you ever challenged yourself to save something everyday? While others
challenge themselves to save any amount, could it be even challenging to
save a specific amount or set a target amount within a day, month or
year?
Either you have a steady stream of income, or a student receiving allowance
from your parents, you can always save if you choose to, but to challenge
yourself to save is a different story.
Just like Maureen Medon who was able to save P54, 344 from the working
youth category and Brian Labenio who was able to save P53,500 from the
school category.
This Ipon challenge was launched by the local government through the
leadership of Shellanie Luciap, President of the Sangguniang Kabataan
Federation which lasted from February 10, 2021 to December 10, 2021.
The challenge was participated by 23 participants with two categories.
There were 7 participants from the working youth category and 16
participants from the school your category.
Those who were able to save the most from both categories were recognized
and awarded P7,500 each. Second placers received P5,500 and third placers
received P4,000, while three participants from both categories received
P1,000 as consolation prizes.
This Ipon challenge is indeed an exceptional program conducted by the local
government to introduce financial literacy and teach financial discipline
and habit to the youth.
This program was certainly successful as some of the participants testified
and shared what they've learned about self-discipline not opening their
piggy bank, determination in saving, motivation and inspiration to win
the Ipon challenge.
Source|| PIO Kabayan