The 16th Congress of the Philippines through Republic Act 10922, has declared the second week of November every year as “Economic and Financial Literacy Week”. This is the government’s recognition […]
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12 Signs That You’re Doing Good Financially Even If You Don’t Feel You Are
Financial freedom is a long journey, and sometimes it can feel as though you’re not making any progress at all towards achieving this goal. It’s normal to feel uncertain about […]
Continue readingSurvey Results: The Financial Situation of Filipino Families
Last month, I did an online survey on the financial situation of Filipino families. I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to answer the questions. Below are the […]
Continue readingI Checked Into Rehab and Gave The Gift of a Second Chance
Last week, I flew to Legazpi City in Albay and checked into the Malinao Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (MTRC) MTRC is a government facility run by the Philippine Department of […]
Continue readingGive Your Children Three Piggy Banks and Teach Them The Most Important Money Lessons They Will Ever Learn
If I remember it right, it was my aunt who gave me my very first piggy bank, and it was a holiday gift. When I asked what it was, she […]
Continue readingHow Financial Responsibilities Change The Way Filipinos Think and Act About Money
When I graduated from college and got my first job, I officially became financially independent. For almost ten years since that time, all my income was mine alone to spend […]
Continue readingPhilippine Financial Literacy Advocacy Report 2013
Back in 2008, I published a special research on The State of Financial Literacy in the Philippines. Five years later, let’s take a look at what has changed since then. […]
Continue readingHow To Find The Best Personal Financial Advisor
Are you thinking of getting a financial advisor? If so, how do you choose the right one? Personally, I’ve already found the best personal financial advisor and if you would […]
Continue readingAugust 2008 Business, Livelihood and Personal Finance Workshops
This month of August 2008, we have a lot of events lined-up so be sure to free up some of your time. Along with our regular business and livelihood trainings, […]
Continue readingThe State of Financial Literacy in The Philippines
In my previous post, I shared F. Sionil Jose’s thoughts on why Filipinos are so poor. He mentions poverty of spirit, poor sense of nationalism and loss of ethical moorings […]
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