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| OFSI Regular Batch 12 with Founder Renz Leano |
The core team continues to reach out to fellow OFWs. And it is such a huge blessing to be given the opportunity to be a blessing for others.
Below are just two of the testimonials shared by the attendees.
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| OFSI Regular Batch 12 with the Core Team |
"Transformed. Empowered. Challenged. These are what I strongly felt upon accomplishing the 4 Fridays of intensive
financial literacy lectures made possible by the dynamic OFSI team. Career-wise,
attending the OFSI is one of the major turning points in my life as a
professional for I have long hoped for an institution that can provide me an
easy and practical avenue for managing my finances. And personally, listening
to Bro Renz is one of my so called up close and personal experiences with one
of the few influential speakers I came to know. Having to endure 4 hours of speaking,
without a hint of weariness, but only with passion and enthusiasm to give all
his knowledge and skill to everyone, and with the same level of energy from
start to finish of every session, there’s no denying that he is indeed a
selfless and generous soul. And, this as well goes to the rest of the dedicated
OFSI speakers who willingly imparted their wisdom and experiences.
Transformed. After the know-hows on
the basic financial concepts (monitoring SALN, becoming debt-free, acquiring
life and health insurance, having an emergency fund, proper budgeting, saving
and investing) along with being the best in one’s job having discipline and
with the right attitude, I no longer belong to the 75 % of Pinoys with zero financial
literacy. I am now vigilant, open-minded and knowledgeable on how my
hard-earned money has to be managed, kept and put into good investment for the
future and when critical situations arise.
Empowered is the best way to describe
myself NOW as an OFW. The several statistics and data presented to us made me realize
how uplifting it is to be an OFW, whatever job and earnings one have, still one
can do better to improve his/her finances. I appreciated my role better as a
contributor to economic growth. And, since
I am capable of bringing more revenues for the well-being of my country, I am
deemed never to settle for less, thus, I deserve to retire in a state of best
health, happiness and prosperity along with my loved ones. OFSI made me become
aware of that with full confidence and conviction.
Challenged. I believe that by
attending OFSI, I have taken one step closer to achieving my financial goals,
but I know that I have to put the lessons and strategies into practice to fully
develop the skills. I will always remember the 2 best lessons OFSI has taught.
Firstly, we should always nurture the good in us because it is only in doing so
that everything else will be magnified – our actions, values and more so in
doing good. Secondly, everything else belongs to God and that we are merely the
stewards of our God-given wealth, thus, the major purpose of our wealth is to
bless others. And as Bro Renz emphasized, the real challenge now is, while we
progress financially, we are also given the privilege to uplift and empower
others.
Lastly, a heartfelt thanks to the
OFSI Team! May God bless you abundantly and reward your efforts as you continue
this noble advocacy of educating more of our fellow OFWs in pursuing financial
freedom."
Testimonial from Ms. S. Cagampang:
In Kuwait, it is as easy as a wink of an eye to get a loan worth of 1M and I did took in 2010. And because of the absence of knowledge on how to handle finances, that money was just gone also like a wink of an eye! Had I known, had I at least encountered you/OFSi prior to it, that money should have been very useful, invested and still rolling until now! This is how important to be financially literate! I'm not ashamed to let everyone know of my "kashungahan"
At least, I've learned my lessons well...
To our dearest mentor, Sir Renz, no act of kindness is ever wasted. You only lived your life fully the moment you made someone's life changed for the better. Obviously, you've been living life fully! Idol po kita with your advocacy. I started sharing the message to my friends so that I can hopefully help them to be financially literate as well. And they want to get registered na kahit wala pang schedule.
Thank you is not even enough. I wish you can approximate how deep my gratefulness to you and of course the core team... I pray for good health to all and God bless us always!!!
