Buying a house is one of the biggest financial goals for many Filipinos. But with the high property prices today, most of us can’t pay for a home in full. That’s where the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan comes in—a government-backed financing … Continue reading
Category Archives: Investment and Finance
How to Check Your Pag-IBIG Loan Status Online
If you’ve recently applied for a Pag-IBIG loan, whether it’s a housing loan, multi-purpose loan, or calamity loan, you’re probably wondering: “Kumusta na kaya yung application ko?” The good news is you don’t need to visit a branch or wait … Continue reading
How to Open a PERA by ATRAM Account in the Philippines
Want to invest for retirement with zero tax on earnings? A PERA (Personal Equity and Retirement Account) is one of the best legal ways to do it in the Philippines — and ATRAM makes it possible to open one fully … Continue reading
SSS Pension Calculator: Estimate Your Monthly Pension and Pension Booster
Are you curious about how much SSS pension you might get at retirement? Or how your Pension Booster (MPF/WISP) can grow over time? With this updated SSS Pension Calculator, you can estimate your Regular SSS Pension and Pension Booster based … Continue reading
E-Wallets in the Philippines Remove Online Gambling Links: What You Need to Know
The Philippines is taking a big step in protecting consumers from online gambling. Major e-wallets like GCash and Maya have removed in-app access to online gambling platforms following a directive from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). This move is … Continue reading
RTB 31 Closed: No Longer Available for Purchase
If you’ve been tracking Retail Treasury Bonds, here’s an important update: RTB 31 is officially closed to individual investors as of August 16, 2025. The public offering ran from August 5 to August 15, 2025, with a minimum investment of … Continue reading
How to Invest in RTB31 (Retail Treasury Bonds) — Full Guide for Filipinos
Update as of August 17, 2025:RTB 31 is no longer available for purchase. The public offering ran from August 5 to August 15, 2025, and the Bureau of the Treasury has since closed subscriptions for individual investors. While you can … Continue reading
How to Pay Pag-IBIG MP2 Using GCash (Updated 2025 Guide)
If you’re investing in Pag-IBIG MP2, one of the easiest ways to make your contributions is through GCash. No need to visit payment centers or banks—everything can be done with just your phone. In this updated 2025 guide, I’ll walk … Continue reading
Send Pag-IBIG Payments via AUB BIN Code – No AUB Account Needed!
Did you know you can pay Pag-IBIG directly from your existing bank app or e-wallet, even without an AUB account? This guide is for those who want to pay their Pag-IBIG MP2, Housing Loan, MPL, or Regular Savings via InstaPay … Continue reading
Pag-IBIG Regular Savings 2025: Updated Contribution Rates and Guide
If you’re a Pag-IBIG member, your monthly contribution isn’t just a deduction from your salary—it’s an investment in your future. Starting 2024, Pag-IBIG increased the mandatory contribution rates, which means your savings will grow faster. In this guide, we’ll go … Continue reading