Inflation in the Philippines jumped back to 7.2% in September 2026, and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is meeting again on October 22. If you have savings, a loan, or a paycheck that has to stretch until the next … Continue reading
Metro Manila has taken most of the headlines with Wage Order NCR-28, which put the non-agriculture minimum at ₱755 a day from September 26, 2026. But NCR is not the only place where pay is going up. As of October … Continue reading
Choosing between grocery cashback and travel miles used to mean choosing one Maya credit card. Not anymore. Maya Bank has introduced a shared credit limit for eligible customers who hold both the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card and the Maya … Continue reading
Bitcoin just did something it hasn’t done in months: it broke decisively above $81,000 and briefly touched $85,134 on September 21, 2026, an 8-month high. For a market that spent most of September grinding inside a defined range below $82,500, … Continue reading
There’s a common claim floating around Filipino investing circles: MP2 is “safe but boring,” while stocks are where the real long-term money is made. Usually this claim is backed by picking a specific stretch of years — often one that … Continue reading
When paying MP2 contributions, I always recommend doing it via the Virtual Pag-IBIG website. But let’s be honest — paying via debit/credit card there costs a 1.75% convenience fee, which adds up fast if you’re putting in a large amount. … Continue reading
In the past, paying your Pag-IBIG MP2 contributions using a debit card or via bank cost you 1.75% in fees. Nowadays, more banks make it easier to pay your MP2 contributions with a much lower convenience fee — and GoTyme … Continue reading
ATRAM Trust Corporation has sent an official notice to clients: trust fees on six of its popular feeder funds are increasing starting September 14, 2026. If you’re invested in any of these funds through Seedbox, Maya (GInvest), or directly with … Continue reading
President Marcos called for tax relief during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2026, and House leaders wasted no time responding. The very next day, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Sandro … Continue reading
The NCR wage hike story has a new chapter. While the court fight over Wage Order NCR-27 continues, a second order, Wage Order NCR-28, took effect on September 26, 2026, raising the NCR minimum wage by ₱60 to ₱755 for … Continue reading