Most Filipinos have only around ₱50,000 in emergency savings—an amount that can be quickly depleted by a single medical emergency. As inflation pushed the cost of goods up by 4.1% in March 2026, many are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with daily expenses while setting aside funds for long-term financial security.   These insights come from the PURPLE Report, a recent study commissioned by EastWest Ageas in partnership with global consumer intelligence leader NielsenIQ. The study highlights how rising costs are steadily eroding Filipinos’ financial buffers, leaving many more exposed to unexpected expenses.   As more Filipinos grapple...

Maybe a lot of us are getting tired and burned out from doing the same thing every day during the enhanced community quarantine. Be it reading books, watching series or movies, playing games, eating, etc. So, why not get a little spooky this time? Even though it’s not November yet, Filipinos are fond into reading or watching unnerving or horror stories. This time, why not listen to it? Spotify actually has different horror podcasts that you can listen to, most especially if you are having a hard time getting some sleep at night. From The Ozone Disco Fire, The Baguio...

The Focker family is expanding. Focker-In-Law, written and directed by John Hamburg, who co-wrote the three previous Meet the Parents films (Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, Little Fockers), sees Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro together again for another family reunion, this time joined by Ariana Grande. Watch it only in cinemas when it opens in the Philippines November 25.      This November, comedy icon and Emmy winner Ben Stiller and two-time Oscar® winner Robert De Niro reunite, joined by Grammy winner and Oscar® nominee Ariana Grande, in Focker-In-Law, a new chapter in the blockbuster Meet the Parents...

Let’s face it, our lives are indelibly regulated by the numerous contracts that we enter into. And no, I’m not just talking about the document that we commonly know as a “contract”. But in view of the current pandemic and the containment measures that government has imposed and that we are all experiencing, we keep on hearing about rent payment holidays, deferred payments of obligations, and the like. Basically, what these all means is to allow people not to comply with their contractual obligations. Question is, could that be done? To answer this question, there is a need to determine...

  The Philippines has started administering COVID-19 vaccines for two months now. But many Filipinos still have no idea where to start to get vaccinated. In Mandaluyong, the Mandaleños are required to register in the MandaVax website first to reserve a slot for a free COVID-19 vaccination. The online form will ask for a person's full name, mobile number, home and office address, email, and civil status. It also requires a registrant to upload an ID photo. From people who are living in the Greater Manila are, here are the links to the pre-registration websites for the vaccine drive: Bulacan...