What is the official language of the Philippines? Your answer would be Filipino, right? You’re correct. But did you know that English is also considered an official language of the […]
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Celebrating Economic and Financial Literacy Week with BDO Foundation
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 […]
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I 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 […]
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Give 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. […]
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How 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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