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If you’re looking for a low-risk, government-backed way to grow your money, you’ve probably heard of Pag‑IBIG MP2 and SSS WISP Plus. But which one fits your goals and budget better? Let’s break them down in simple terms para mas madali mong malaman kung alin ang mas bagay sa’yo. What Are They? Pag‑IBIG MP2 A … Read More “Pag‑IBIG MP2 vs. SSS WISP Plus: Which Voluntary Savings Plan Suits You?” »
Effective July 1, 2025, the Philippine government rolled out a flat 20% final withholding tax (FWT) on all interest income from bank deposits. Yes, kahit anong klase pa ’yan—regular savings, time deposits, or foreign currency accounts—basta may interest, may bawas na agad. As someone who’s trying to grow my ipon kahit pa-konti-konti, I knew I … Read More “20% Tax on Interest Income Philippines (2025): What Savers Need to Know” »
Kung gipit sa budget, may biglaang gastos, o gusto mong magdagdag puhunan para sa small biz mo—Pag-IBIG’s Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) can help you breathe a little easier. And guess what? Starting May 16, 2025, Pag-IBIG made the MPL even more accessible and flexible. So kung dati ay hindi ka qualified, baka this time pasok ka … Read More “How to Apply for a Pag-IBIG Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) – A Simple Guide for Every Juan” »
If you’re planning to take out a loan from Pag-IBIG soon, here’s some good news: Pag-IBIG has raised the loanable amount for its Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) program from 80% to 90% of your total savings. That means you can now borrow more without having to contribute more—definitely a helpful move for those who might need … Read More “Pag-IBIG Now Allows Members to Loan Up to 90% of Their Savings” »
Just a few days after the announcement of the 2024 dividend rates for both MP2 and Regular savings, Pag-IBIG has announced that the dividends have been credited. And I can confirm that it is indeed true. How to check if MP2 dividends have been credited? Note: For Regular Savings, you can follow the same steps but … Read More “2024 MP2 Dividends have been credited” »
Pag-IBIG recently announced the 2024 dividend rates for both MP2 and Regular Savings. What are the dividend rates for Regular Savings and MP2? The dividend rates for 2024 are 6.6% for Regular Savings and 7.1% for MP2. How does it compare to 2023’s dividend rate? The 2024 dividend rate is higher by 0.05%. When will … Read More “2024 Pag-IBIG Dividend Rates for MP2 and Regular Savings” »
It’s been almost 4 months since Pag-IBIG has announced the dividend rates for 2023. Have you received yours? Crediting of dividends is still ongoing I have 2 MP2 accounts and one of them has already reflected the dividends since March but the older MP2 account hasn’t been credited yet. Also, my Pag-IBIG regular savings still … Read More “Pag-IBIG MP2 2023 dividends not yet credited?” »
In the past, paying your Pag-IBIG MP2 contributions using a debit card or via bank will cost you 1.75% in fees. Nowadays, more banks are making it easier for you to pay your Pag-IBIG MP2 contributions with a low convenience fee. In a previous post, I talked about how you can pay your Pag-IBIG MP2 … Read More “How to pay Pag-IBIG MP2 contribution using GoTyme” »
It was only a few days ago when Pag-IBIG unveiled the dividend rate for 2023. And now, the dividends are being credited to members’ accounts. Pag-IBIG has also posted the same info on their Facebook page. Take note that it may take some time for all accounts to reflect the dividends, so you might want … Read More “2023 Pag-IBIG MP2 Dividends are now being credited” »
Pag-IBIG Fund has just announced the latest dividend rate for both Pag-IBIG Regular Savings and MP2. Compared to last year’s announcement, Pag-IBIG announced it a month earlier than expected. What are the dividend rates for Regular Savings and MP2? The dividend rate for the Regular Savings is at 6.55% per annum while MP2 sits at 7.05% per annum. How does it compare to … Read More “2023 Pag-IBIG Dividend Rates for Regular Savings and MP2 are out” »
