Nearly seven in 10 are anxious about money as rising costs, healthcare, retirement, and family responsibilities put pressure on household finances.
Monthly payments are reshaping how households judge affordability, with many now focusing on what fits the budget rather than the total price.
The move removes InstaPay and PESONet fees for millions of users and raises questions on how banks will price digital transactions moving forward.
The Pag-IBIG MP2 is a voluntary, five-year savings program managed by the government for active Pag-IBIG Fund members.
Contributions to the voluntary retirement savings program surged 21.8% to ₱699 million, while SSS waived management fees until 2028.
Nowhere provides these many opportunities quite like the Philippines.
Jax Reyes urges consumers to reconsider traditional banks, pointing to potential advantages in smaller financial institutions.
