How to Plan for Retirement in the Philippines
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Minglanilla Entrepreneur Ailyn Flormata Wins DFIA Award
Ailyn Flormata from Minglanilla, Cebu, wins at the Digital Financial Inclusion Awards. Her story highlights using digital tools to grow a local handcrafted business. Read more!
Visa, Landbank Team Up for Digital Government Payments
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to expand digital payment acceptance across key government channels, aiming for a cash-lite economy. Learn how this impacts Filipinos.
BDO Life CEO: Life Insurance is Your Family's Essential Plan B
BDO Life President Renato Vergel De Dios emphasizes life insurance as a crucial financial safety net for Filipino families. Learn why a 'Plan B' matters and how BDO Pay simplifies holiday spending.
Pampanga Gives Cash, Food Aid to Over 4,000 Ailing Patients
The Pampanga Provincial Government provides P2,000 cash, rice, and food packs to 4,281 patients battling serious illnesses. Governor Lilia Pineda leads the aid distribution to ease financial burdens.
Visa, Landbank Pact to Expand Digital Gov't Payments
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to enable digital payments for government services via eGov.ph and Link.BizPortal, boosting PH's cash-lite economy goals. Read more.
BSP Pushes Capital Market, Cross-Border Payment Reforms
BSP Deputy Governor Abenoja outlines plans for deeper money markets and tokenized payments at the ASEAN+3 forum in Hong Kong, aiming to strengthen financial stability and regional integration. Learn more about the Philippines' 2026 co-chair role.
SSS Emergency Loans Start in December with Low Interest
President Marcos announces SSS emergency loan program for members, offering 7% interest and a 6-month payment moratorium. Learn how to avail of this financial relief.
Cebu Richest Province: P339B Assets, But Gov Questions Impact
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro questions the value of being the richest province if assets aren't felt by citizens. COA's 2024 report shows Cebu leads with P339 billion in assets.
Cebu CP-Gifts Scholars Appeal Over Year-Long Allowance Delays
Cebu Province scholarship beneficiaries face financial strain as allowance payouts are delayed for up to a year. Students call on Gov. Baricuatro for a systematic solution. #CebuNews #Education
Dementia Reveals Lost Love in Cebu Family Story
In Sibonga, Cebu, Lola Opelia's dementia unveils a heartbreaking secret love for Miguel, a professor, hidden for decades from her family. Discover the power of enduring memory.
1,000 Candaba Students Receive SPES Financial Aid
Around 1,000 students in Candaba, Pampanga received P11,070 each from the SPES program, a joint effort by the LGU and DOLE to support education. Learn how this initiative helps local youth.
Advent Message Debate: Church Decorations and Politics
A priest's Advent homily urging spiritual over material preparation has drawn criticism for perceived hypocrisy over lavish church decorations and clergy involvement in politics. Read the full analysis.
Tagum Awards Cash to 231 Senior Citizens
Tagum City LGU and NCSC awarded cash assistance to 231 octogenarians and nonagenarians under RA 11982. Read about the milestone distribution and its impact on the local elderly community.
Man Seeks Advice on Fiancée's Twin Moving In
A man named Ariel seeks advice from Papa Joe on convincing his fiancée and her twin sister to live separately before their wedding next year. Read the heartfelt letter and the expert's response.
Davao Oriental Builds "Bai ni Ompo" Home for Abandoned Elderly
Davao Oriental starts construction of "Bai ni Ompo," a 240-bed Mandaya-inspired care home for abandoned seniors in Mati City. The facility, set to open in 2026, aims to provide dignity and family reunification. Learn more about this vital project.
28-day BSP Bill Yield Falls Amid Strong Investor Demand
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reports a lower yield for its 28-day bill, with robust demand signaling ample system liquidity. Discover the latest auction results and market implications.
Bacolod Fire Victims Get P4.39M in Housing Aid
The NHA and Bacolod City Government distributed P4.39 million to 145 residents of Barangay 27 who lost homes in a September fire. Mayor Gasataya also presented a long-term on-site housing plan.
Zamboanga Gives Aid to Families Hit by Recent Fires
Zamboanga City Government distributed P10,000 and rice to 20 families affected by separate fires. Mayor Olaso gave an extra P2,000 and offered materials for rebuilding homes. Learn more about the relief efforts.
COA Questions Cebu City's P11.18B Spending Report
COA's 2024 audit reveals Cebu City reported P11.18B as spent but not disbursed, with a P3.9B development fund only 7.4% used. Read the full report on financial transparency.
How Filipinos' Savings Goals Change With Age
A new Metrobank survey reveals how Filipinos' savings priorities evolve from youth to retirement. Discover the top goals and how to start saving digitally.
Home Credit Warns of Sophisticated Holiday Loan Scams
Home Credit Philippines alerts borrowers to rising loan-to-cash scams ahead of Christmas. Scammers pose as intermediaries, leaving victims with debt. Violators face 6-8 years in prison. Stay vigilant!
BARMM releases P42M pension to 7,000 Lamitan seniors
The Bangsamoro government disbursed P42 million in social pensions to 7,000 senior citizens in Lamitan City, Basilan. Each beneficiary received P6,000 for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2025. Read more about this vital support for the elderly.
Barili's Hospicio Marks 100 Years of Free Elderly Care
The Hospicio de San Jose de Barili, the Philippines' first of its kind, celebrates 100 years of providing free care to the elderly, funded solely by founder-donated properties. Discover this legacy of generosity.
Davao de Oro Gives ₱4.5M Aid to Quake-Hit Cebu LGUs
Davao de Oro Province provides ₱4.5 million in financial assistance to 11 earthquake-affected LGUs in Cebu. Read how this act of solidarity supports recovery efforts.
Maya Uses AI to Widen Credit Access in Philippines
Maya's CTO Alfred Lo reveals AI is now core financial infrastructure, processing thousands of loans daily to cut defaults and boost inclusive lending. Read how AI reshapes finance.
Give the Gift of Insurance for P20 with Palawan ProtekTODO
Palawan ProtekTODO offers affordable insurance policies starting at P20, perfect as a meaningful Christmas gift. Available at Palawan Pawnshop, PalawanPay, Shopee, and Lazada.
Millions of Filipinos Remain 'Credit Invisible'
Despite digital wallet growth, many Filipinos lack credit access, limiting loans for homes or businesses. New TransUnion data reveals risks and opportunities for inclusive finance. Read more.
DSWD-Davao Suspends Guarantee Letters for Aid Programs
DSWD Field Office-Davao temporarily halts guarantee letter issuance for AICS and AKAP starting Nov 30, 2025. Other aid forms continue. Learn more.
New Home for the Aged to Rise in Monkayo, Davao de Oro
Governor Raul Mabanglo leads site inspection for a new senior care facility in Barangay Pasian, Monkayo. The project aims to provide dignified care for Davao de Oro's elderly. Read more.
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