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DTI To Require Businesses To Have Own Isolation Room And Health Officers To...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will be implementing new and stricter health protocols for businesses that will operate during the community quarantine. During an interview in Unang Hirit...
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The Best Credit Card Deals For the 2nd Half Of 2020
2020 hasn’t exactly gone as planned. Welcome to the new normal where travel plans take a backseat, and eating out is no longer a norm. On the bright side, that means more savings go to your pocket,...
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Metrobank Online Banking Guide
One of the perks of owning a Metrobank account is the convenience to view, access, and make transactions online. Looking for a convenient way to check your balance? Or maybe transfer funds? Or pay...
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Jollibee To Close 255 Stores Due To Financial Losses
The country’s homegrown fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) has recently felt the brunt of the pandemic as it suffered huge financial losses during the lockdown in the country. Their...
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Does Converge ICT Provide The Best Value For Your Money?
It has always been the standard feedback by any subscriber that the Internet in the Philippines is slow compared to neighboring countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea....
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Cashless Payments In PUVs Now Made Possible With PayMaya
The popular e-wallet provider, PayMaya and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) together with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have collaborated to make cashless...
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Your PayPal Set Up And Banking Code Guide
PayPal is the go-to payment processor for many digital nomads in the Philippines, be it for a freelance gig, remote work, or online payments for their online business. While there are no exact figures...
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The Philippines Among The Countries With Lowest Salary
According to the August 2020 data compiled by the e-commerce platform, Picodi, the Philippines is among the countries with the lowest average wage in the world. Grabbing the 95th spot out of 106...
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Unemployment Eases As Economy Reopens From The Lockdown
The lockdown has brought the unemployment rate on a record-high three months ago (July) according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Now, as the economy gradually reopens after the...
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A Complete Guide To Health Insurance In The Philippines
Health insurance is a form of financial service that provides financial security in the midst of an illness or when health calls for it. It is a form of insurance that covers medical and surgical...
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2021 Budget To Include ₱2.2B Budget For MSMEs
The slowdown of the economy due to COVID-19 has battered Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). However, things are looking a little brighter for MSMEs in the coming year as it will get its...
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Poverty Level May Increase Due To The Pandemic
The poverty rate is measured every 3 years. Gleaning from the last data released by the government, the latest survey conducted was in 2018 where it showed a rate of 16.7%. Government projections for...
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Philippines’ 10 Richest In [Updated]
Forbes list of the top 10 richest people in the Philippines for 2020 is finally out! While most of the names have remained the same since last year, there are a few new ones who made it into this...
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How To Start An Online Freelancing Business?
There are various ways to make money online: you can sell products and earn through profit, find a remote job, or do both and start a service-based freelance business. This type of money-making...
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Boracay To Reopen In October According to DILG Secretary
The country’s premier tourist destination is all set to reopen next month said Interior Secretary Eduardo Año. The Interior Secretary further expounded that upon his meeting with the Department of...
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A Study Revealed That Most Filipinos Are Financially Unprepared For Sudden...
A recent study conducted by Manulife Philippines revealed that many Filipinos are financially unprepared for sudden health emergencies and critical illness. The insurance company surveyed 500...
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Top Online Shopping Portals In The Philippines And How To Find The Best Deals
The shopping scene in the Philippines was mostly retail-based in the past few years as logistics and the internet continue to become one of the pain points of online shopping in the country. It wasn’t...
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BSP Implements A 2% Monthly Cap On Credit Card Charges
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced last Thursday that credit card issuers are no longer allowed to charge more than 2 percent monthly interest on unpaid balances starting November 3,...
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Resumption Of Interbank Transfer Fees Causes Online Banking Issues For BDO...
Gcash and the BDO have encountered issues with their app and online banking platform, mostly in Apple gadgets that run the latest operating system, iOS14. Many of their account users couldn’t access...
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Bayanihan To Recover As One: What’s In It For You?
On September 11, 2020 President Duterte signed the “Bayanihan to Recover as One” or Bayanihan 2 law. The law grants special powers to Duterte in response to the Covid-19 crisis until December 19....
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