As financial technology continues to grow in the Philippines, more Filipinos are turning to digital banks as a smarter way to grow their savings. As a financial management graduate, I have long understood that the interest earned from traditional savings accounts is often very small — sometimes so minimal that you hardly feel your money…
It’s the time of the year when you’re wondering about doing something new, growing up as a person, and perhaps considering an international scholarship. You might be interested in applying for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship. In this blog, I’ll tell you how I became a preferred candidate…twice! What is the Manaaki Scholarship? The Manaaki…
Productivity advice often sounds the same: Wake up early. Be more disciplined. Eliminate distractions. Push harder. But for people like us living with anxiety, especially high-functioning anxiety, that kind of advice can feel impossible. I was diagnosed with high-functioning anxiety in 2021. From the outside, I looked productive. Inside, it felt like a constant battle…
For many Filipinos, investing in real estate feels like a distant dream. Buying a condo, office building, or commercial property often requires millions of pesos. In fact, even in my hometown in Bukidnon, five hundred square meters of land can already cost half a million pesos. The good news is that investing in REITs in…
I’ve been working as a Virtual Assistant and freelancer for over four years now. I started part-time while keeping a day job, unsure if freelancing could really pay the bills. Eventually, I took a leap of faith and went full-time. Over the years, friends, classmates, and even relatives kept asking the same questions:How do you…
As someone who has received an international scholarship myself, I truly believe this is possible for you too. Studying in New Zealand through the Manaaki Scholarship changed my life in ways I never imagined. It gave me the chance to live in one of my dream countries, experience a new culture, grow professionally, and most…
Off the northwestern coast of Cebu lies a majestic island with pristine waters and glowing white sand—Bantayan Island. Having a chance to travel to this island last April, I present to you the best spots or top places to visit if you’re planning to spend a holiday break in Bantayan. The Best Time to Visit…
Really? Is it 2026 already? It feels like we were just saying “next year will be different”. And now…new calendars, new planners, and once more—new conversations about fixing our finances. If you’re feeling a mix of hope, pressure, and financial fatigue, especially moving out of the costly holiday season, you’re not alone. But before we…