In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, among the seriously affected sectors are overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), long acknowledged as the economic heroes of the country. There's an estimated 2.5 million OFWs, whose remittances—which reached $20.38 billion in the first nine months of 2021—serve as an important lifeline in a developing country such as the Philippines.

Amid continuing restrictions however, OFWs are being encouraged to achieve and sustain financial health. Many are now learning that they can provide for their families and contribute to the Philippine economy even as they go from being spenders to savers and investors.

For example, OFWs are now looking at real estate investments as the best way to achieve financial stability.

Leading property developer Bria Homes is right there with them, as the company hosts free webinars aimed at helping OFWs attain financial literacy. These highly informative lessons in financial planning include teaching OFWs to be more responsible and use discipline to keep track of their medium- and long-term financial goals.

Last month, Bria Homes hosted the first of these webinars. With its first episode entitled, Kabayan, Why Should You Invest in Real Estate, OFWs benefitted from the expertise of Marissa del Mar, chair of the Board of Advisers for National Real Estate Association and President of the One Filipino Worldwide Partylist, which lobbies for OFW rights.

"I am honored to have been part of BRIA Homes' historic webinar for our kababayang OFWs," said del Mar. "It was a defining moment for both participants and me, as I have both a compelling love for serving the OFW sector, as well as a deep-seated passion for real estate investment. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my insights with our economic heroes so they can attain the financial constancy they deserve."

The said webinar was followed by another online forum--this time, in partnership with AllBank. It featured Vic Garcia, president and executive director of AllBank, as guest speaker, who taught participating OFWs how to apply for home loans.

These webinars may still be viewed via Bria's official Facebook page and YouTube channel.

This month, Bria Homes will continue to host webinars to encourage OFWs to invest in real estate and develop wiser spending habits by ‘shopping smart' for the holidays.

Bria Homes offers a portfolio of horizontal and vertical developments that are strategically located in 50 key areas. These communities assure prospective homeowners of a competent property management available 24/7; safety and security; proper hygiene and sanitation measures; proximity to key destinations and essential services; reliable internet connections; and digital and cashless transactions.

Interested buyers can start their real estate journey by accessing BRIA Homes' 360 Virtual Tours on www.bria.com.ph. They may also visit the official BRIA Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BriaHomesInc for additional information.