iLab ARAL Honored as Outstanding BSP Stakeholder at 2024 Awards

28 September 2024

iLab ARAL has once again been recognized as one of the Outstanding Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Stakeholders, receiving this prestigious award at the BSP Stakeholder Awards 2024 held in Lucena, Quezon Province, on September 22, 2024. The ceremony celebrated the impactful contributions of various organizations in advancing key advocacies across both public and private sectors.

Central to this recognition is iLab ARAL’s KU.WA.R.TA. Program, a multi-awarded initiative focused on promoting financial literacy, entrepreneurship, economics, and social responsibility. Through this program, iLab ARAL continues to empower the youth by equipping them with essential financial skills for a brighter future.

The award, which includes a certificate and a commemorative bill worth Php 100,000, was received by iLab ARAL's leadership team, including CEO Mr. James Earn Esperida, Secretary Ms. Pearly Esperida, and Volunteer Ms. Jeanine Bonicile. They were joined by representatives from their valued partner, CamSur Multi-Purpose Cooperative, including Head Office Manager Ms. Rizza Exala and BOD Member Ronald Valerio.

Fun fact: This is the fourth recognition of the KU.WA.R.TA. Program by BSP, following awards in 2020, 2021, and 2023, and marks iLab ARAL's second recognition from the Central Bank overall.