Indeed, we need highly capable financial people all over the country to manage banks and financial institutions that keep our economy growing. This is the reason why the BSP- FINEX partnership endures. In fact, this is the seventh year that ICFC is being held here at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
I also acknowledge all the schools, teachers, students and parents who give importance to the ICFC through their active and dedicated participation. For instance, I learned that not even typhoon Mario stopped the elimination rounds for the best finance teams.