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How to get a Driver’s License in the Philippines?

Sourced MoneyMax.ph | January 13th 2015 There’s this indescribable mix of excitement and anxiety for first-time drivers and first-time car owners. But to take things on a legal point, you definitely need a driver’s license before you bring your wheels on the major roads. Spare yourself from spending your first thousandRead the Rest…

How to process a Pag-IBIG Loan the Step-By-Step Guide

Published by iMoney Philippines | Rouselle Isla – August 19th, 2016 One of the great benefits of being a member of Pag-IBIG Fund is the housing loan. If you are not over 65 years old and have remitted 24 monthly contributions to Pag-IBIG Fund, you may avail of this housing loan. YouRead the Rest…

Philippine Passport 101 – How to apply for a passport

By Yahoo! Philippines | News – Sat, 14 Sep 2013 Whether you’re going out of the country to work, study or just see the world, you will need a passport. This official document is proof that you are a Filipino citizen traveling under the protection of the Philippine government toRead the Rest…

Philippine NBI 101 – How to apply for NBI online

By Kim Arveen Patria | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – Sat, 25 Jan 14 Finally, you no longer have to wait in line to get an NBI clearance for the application process many Filipinos have been complaining about is online. The online NBI clearance application system has been launched FridayRead the Rest…

13th Month Pay: How is it Computed?

By Pinoy-Business.com & DOLE website Time flies so fast and before you know it, the year-end is just around the corner. There’s the thought of Christmas and, yes, 13th-month pay, which the law requires to be paid not later than December 24 of each year. The law – Presidential DecreeRead the Rest…

The Key Differences Between a Commercial Bank, SSS, and Pag-IBIG Housing Loans

Sourced imoney.ph | March 3rd 2017 For many of us, our ultimate dream is to stop renting and purchase our own home. Unfortunately, the majority of us do not have enough money to pay for our entire house in cash. That’s where a home loan comes in. Buying your first home isRead the Rest…

Getting Philippine Passport MADE EASY while shopping!

By Yahoo! Philippines | News – Sat, 14 Sep 2013 You’ve probably heard horror stories about queues in passport applications, but nowadays they don’t have to be that much of a hassle. This, as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) opened several satellite consular offices in shopping malls in MetroRead the Rest…

20 Much Anticipated New Movies to Watch in 2018

Sourced Spot.ph by Aimee Dacanay | 02 Jan 2018 The biggest blockbusters movies you can’t miss in the new year. We’ve all heard the usual New Year’s resolutions: “I’ll start dieting,” “I’m going to start saving money”, “I’ll take my gym membership seriously” … you get the drift. Well, weRead the Rest…

What are the Infinity Stones in Avengers: Infinity War Movie?

Sourced Wikipedia Are you one of the Millions Marvel Cinematic Universe fanatics like me that can’t wait to watch their upcoming 1st part of the Trilogy movie Avengers: Infinity War? Did you watched already their 1st Movie trailer? How many Marvel Cinematic Universe you already watched? Who’s who the recentRead the Rest…

Boracay tops CN Traveler’s list of world’s top island 2017

Published by Yahoo! Philippines – October 18, 2017 A Conde Nast Traveler survey that asked some of the world’s most affluent and worldly globetrotters to name their favorite cities has crowned Tokyo the world’s best city of 2017. While some cities can leave their visitors disheartened, deceived and heavy with disappointment, others leave theirRead the Rest…

How To Hide Your ‘Last Active’ Time On Facebook

Published by Khatrina Bonagua | FHM Philippines – October 11, 2017 Admit it: the “Active minutes ago” Facebook feature is annoying AF. Sometimes, you just want to lurk on the News Feed and not announce to the world that you’re online. The fastest solution is to just go permanently offline on your Facebook Messenger, butRead the Rest…

Why SEO Is Important For Businesses

Sourced SolVibrations | Guest Writer | December 6th 2014 If you are like many webmasters, you might think about advertising your website on social media profiles or with paid advertisements. Although both of these options can help you get the traffic that you want, you should also understand the importanceRead the Rest…

Role Of SEO In Digital Marketing

Sourced SolVibrations | Betty Elizabeth | March 24th 2015 SEO is the very important part of digital marketing. We cannot imagine digital marketing without SEO. It’s the only technique to gain maximum attention of customers for any product and services. Cost and time required for marketing in SEO is veryRead the Rest…

Social Media Etiquette: 10 Rules to Follow

Sourced m2social | Carlo Pulido | May 16th 2017 Based on active monthly user data, Filipinos spend an average of four hours and 17 minutes each day on various social media sites including Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter. This is revealed in the Digital in 2017 report wherein the Philippines rankedRead the Rest…

20 Tips To Use Google Search Efficiently

Sourced Joseph Hindy | April 1st 2015 Millions of people use Google search every day for a variety of reasons. Students use it for school, business people use it for research, and millions more use it for entertainment. Did you know that you may not be using Google search to its fullRead the Rest…

5 ways to manage your Facebook groups

Published by Rappler.com – July 21st, 2016 PRESS RELEASE: Here are tips to effectively manage your Facebook groups This is a press release from Facebook. MANILA, Philippines – Facebook groups have become the norm in creating and sustaining communities where people of the same interests and circumstances connect. We all create orRead the Rest…

Preparing your family for an earthquake

Sourced Rappler | March 29th 2015 “Safety must start from homes” . MANILA, Philippines – Is the Philippines ready for a big earthquake? With the country surrounded by various active faults and trenches, earthquakes – whether weak or strong – are expected to occur. (READ: Strongest earthquakes in the Philippines) In fact,Read the Rest…

How to get a Driver’s License in the Philippines?

How to process a Pag-IBIG Loan the Step-By-Step Guide

Philippine Passport 101 – How to apply for a passport

Philippine NBI 101 – How to apply for NBI online

The Job Hunter’s Interview Survival Guide

Orig. source published by Kalibrr Career Advice – January 5th, 2016 It’s job hunting season again. And there’s no scarier beast than the interview. It’s the start of the New Year, and you know what that means: it’s job hunting season again. Companies are on the lookout for new hires, and job seekersRead the Rest…

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary Even Without Work Experience

Money Smart | By Ryan Ong -Wed, 26 Dec 2012 There’s no need for fancy introductions here. I’ll come straight to the point: You can get paid more, even without work experience. That’s what the tips in this article are for. Here, dear MoneySmart reader, I will man you up,Read the Rest…

7 Family Rituals MUST DO to Add Meaning to Every Day

By Asha Dornfest | Babble – Thu, 10 Jan 2013 Whether religious or not, many people consider ritual and tradition to be an important (and treasured) part of life. The word ritual has such a serious ring to it, but rituals can also be simple, comforting and fun. And nowRead the Rest…

How to form a lifelong bond with your child (while running a career)?

By Cecile Baltasar for Yahoo Southeast Asia | Yahoo SHE – Mon, 6 January 2014 Here’s a question many working parents ask: how do you form a strong bond with your child when your to-do list is packed with meetings, errands, and desk work from 7 AM to 8 PMRead the Rest…

Are you financially ready for a family emergency?

By Mike Aquino for Yahoo! Southeast Asia | BDO Money Matters – Mon, 20 May 2013 To have children, the author Elizabeth Stone once wrote, “is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” Sleepless nights ensue—once, you were the sole subject of your financial priorities,Read the Rest…

13th Month Pay: How is it Computed?

Piso ‘Yan Principle

By CBNAsia.org | Wed, 24 April 2013 3 very powerful budgeting principles Nakakita ka na ba ng taong nag-planong sirain ang buhay niya? Malamang, hindi pa. Pero bakit maraming taong sira ang buhay? Kasi, hindi sila nag-plano ng kanilang buhay. Ang sabi nga nila, “People don’t plan to fail, they justRead the Rest…

Kurot Principle

By CBNAsia.org | Wed, 24 April 2013 3 very powerful budgeting principles Last week, I discussed the first principle in budgeting. Ito ay ang Piso ‘Yan Principle. Now, let’s go to Principle No. 2: Kurot Principle. Ano ‘yung Kurot Principle? Ay, ang ganda nitong Kurot Principle na ito. To better understand this, IRead the Rest…

When Does Buying a Home Make More Sense Than Renting?

iMoney Phils. – Wed, 16 April 2014 Many of us working-age folk grew up in an environment where home ownership is held in high esteem. Our parents and grandparents have instilled in us the importance of owning a home where to raise a family and live out the rest ofRead the Rest…

Figuring out how much of a house/condo you can afford

By Mark B. Aragona for Yahoo! Southeast Asia | BDO Money Matters – Mon, 10 June 2013 For the average Filipino, buying your own home is a major life event. There’s a great sense of joy and satisfaction when you can settle your family in a place you can callRead the Rest…

Are You Mature Enough To Buy A Home?

By Mark P. Cussen | Investopedia – Fri, 30Nov2012 If you are contemplating buying your first home, you must carefully evaluate your financial situation and understand what you would be getting into. Money is not the only operative factor in this equation either; there is much more to homeownership than mortgage payments,Read the Rest…

6 must things to have by 40

Sourced Rappler | MoneyMax.ph | June 12th 2014 Nearing 40 and have nothing yet to speak of? Put your finances in order—now Twenty-somethings have the time and strength but not enough money to buy and do things they want. Retirees can have enough money, but have the least time and strength.Read the Rest…

5 Bad Habits That Will Ruin A Relationship

By Mel Sim for Yahoo! Southeast Asia | Mon, 6 January 2014 Bad habits are fine if you’re living by yourself. But if it involves a significant other, it can become a hindrance to your relationship progressing into anything serious. Nothing kills a relationship faster than bad habits that eitherRead the Rest…

How to help OFWs make hard-earned money grow?

By Ellen | VERA Files – Sun, 19 January 2014 By NORMAN SISON IT is a question that has perplexed government policymakers and academics for years: where has the money been going? Since 2006, Alvin Ang, an economics professor at the University of Santo Tomas, has been conducting research intoRead the Rest…

The Key Differences Between a Commercial Bank, SSS, and Pag-IBIG Housing Loans

6 habits that will keep you poor for the rest of your life

Sourced Kuza Blog | April 1st 2015 You were born poor, but if you die poor you have yourself to blame. Before you finish reading this article, at least 8 out of 10 people will have done something that contributes to their future poverty. Only 2 out of 10 will have doneRead the Rest…

The best answer to the job interview question ‘Tell me about yourself’

Written by Paul Rivera | Rappler – May 10th, 2016 ‘If you answer this poorly, you set yourself up to get grilled by the interviewer. You’ll be a nervous, rambling wreck,’ writes Kalibrr co-founder and CEO Paul Rivera TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF. This seemingly simple question can make or break an interview.Read the Rest…

What a Bad SEO Company Would Probably Tell You

Sourced Solvibrations | Janelle Yu | January 13th 2016 Doing a guaranteed SEO can be daunting and frustrating especially for most business start-ups. Agree? You have to think about effective strategies that can boost your website’s traffic, and how you can grab your audience’s attention immediately. Unfortunately, not all businessesRead the Rest…

Top Best Motorcycle Helmet Reviews for You and Ultimate Buying Guide 2017

Sourced Motorcyclehelmetcenter.net | August 2017 Riding on two wheels is one of the greatest adventures of life to enjoy in. When done properly, bike riding is the most phenomenal experience of your life filled with enjoyment and satisfaction. Still, to do it properly you have to pay attention to safetyRead the Rest…

How to make a choice you’ll never regret

By Zoe Ruderman | Cosmopolitan – Mon, 14 Jan 2013 Jennifer Lawrence is now a household name after she accepted the lead role in The Hunger Games movies, based on the best-selling novels by Suzanne Collins. But, even though she knew playing tough-girl Katniss Everdeen would make her career, Jennifer recentlyRead the Rest…

5 Signs That You Are Going To Live Life Poor

iMoney Phils – Thu, 15 May 2014 Personal finance means the management of individual or family finances. This means that you are able to pay for day-to-day expenses as well as emergencies while ultimately saving some part of the money you earn for investment and retirement. Personal finance, sadly, is notRead the Rest…

The Easy, One-Step Guide To Becoming a Successful Long-Term Investor

By Fitz | Ready To Be Rich – Mon, 17 Febuary 2014 Imagine that you have a magical money jar. It’s magical because each day, money appears inside it. More specifically, P1,000 worth of coins appear inside the money jar every 24 hours. Yes, that’s P1,000 passive income every singleRead the Rest…

Getting Philippine Passport MADE EASY while shopping!

10 Financial Resolutions for 2018

Published by MoneyMax.ph | Kristel Silang – December 26th, 2016 What can you say about your financial state last 2017? The answer to this question can help you get an overview of what you want to achieve financially this 2018 based on actual personal instances and figures. Did you hit your savings goals?Read the Rest…

How To Choose The Right Size of Motorcycle Helmet

Kuripot gifts for everyone on your list

By Yahoo! Special Projects Here’s your shopping guide for that last mad dash around the mall before Christmas eve. We know how stressful it can be picking Christmas gifts for your loved ones. You don’t need the added stress when you dive head-on into the mall crowds. So we’ve decidedRead the Rest…

WordPress Will Require Users to Have HTTPS This Year

Sourced Arnaud Broes | Semper Plugins | June 6th 2017 WordPress recently announced that it will require all hosts to have HTTPS and restrict certain WordPress features to sites that have a valid SSL certificate. Don’t panic just yet. If you already have HTTPS, this shouldn’t affect you. But if you’re stillRead the Rest…

Companies Prioritize Graduates of Top 10 Universities in the Philippines

Written by Summit Express Site – March 8th, 2016 MANILA, Philippines – If you are a graduate from one of the top 10 universities in the country, you have higher chance of getting hired, according to the recent survey from Jobstreet.com. In the study conducted from February 22 to March 6,Read the Rest…

70-20-10 Principle

By CBNAsia.org | Wed, 24 April 2013 3 very powerful budgeting principles We have already discussed two budgeting principles in the previous articles. Below we proceed to the third, let’s have a review: The first principle in budgeting is Piso ‘Yan and the second is Kurot principle. Now, let’s go the third: the 70-20-10Read the Rest…

2016 Philippine presidential election like in a basketball game

Prenella | PNGS Inc. – Tue, 26 Apr 2016 As Head Coach of your team what will you do? Sure 2 or gamble to 3 pts? I’m a simple and ordinary person only that want to share my own perspective and political view in the coming 2016 election. Please allow meRead the Rest…

E-bike Philippines – Metro Manila Road Guide

Sourced Wikipedia | Image sourced NJYTolentino Metro Manila Major Roads This list of roads in Metro Manila summarizes the major thoroughfares and the numbering system currently being implemented in Metro Manila, Philippines. Metro Manila’s arterial road network consists of National Roads, the Circumferential Roads, and the Radial Roads, as well asRead the Rest…

Make a small fortune by investing P20,000

Published by GMA News Online – July 4th, 2016 These days, P20,000 may not sound like much. It’s so easy to simply head off to the mall and blow it all on gadgets, clothes, or food. One swipe of your credit card and it’s all gone. But if you do it right,Read the Rest…

When Life Insurance Isn’t Worth It

By Greg McFarlane | Investopedia – Mon, 19Mar2012 The principle behind life insurance is simple, in theory. It’s also morbid, at least compared to other financial services. You pay small amounts at monthly intervals, and should you die, a beneficiary of your choice gets a sum of money approximating whatRead the Rest…

How to be wise with your money

Source: MensXP.com – Thu, Nov 22, 2012 8:30 PM PHT We don’t want to be materialistic but we have to face the fact that we need money. Someone rightly said that those who say money can’t buy you happiness, simply don’t know where to go shopping. It pays immensely to be wiseRead the Rest…

Real-life loan stories – A must read

BDO Money Matters | By Mark B. Aragona for Yahoo! Southeast Asia -Wed, 28 Nov 2012 What does life look like when you’re borrowing money? It takes major adjustments to get what you want, but it’s often worth the risk. Below are stories of how some people made loans workRead the Rest…

How to avoid loan-related dangers

BDO Money Matters | By Mark B. Aragona for Yahoo! Southeast Asia -Fri, 14 Dec 2012 Loans always carry risk, but you can learn to manage that risk if you know what to watch out for. It helps to start by examining the life cycle of a loan and determiningRead the Rest…

Upcoming Superhero Movies

Published by IMDB – August 19th, 2016 It’s a great time to be a superhero fan. With Marvel Cinematic Universe movies scheduled out until 2019 and WB ramping up with a string of Justice League and Suicide Squad character spin-offs, it’s hard to keep track of every origin story or hero team-upRead the Rest…

Highly anticipated smart scooter aims to tackle Asia’s catastrophic smog problem

By Jonathan Camhi | Business Insider – Jun 22nd, 2015 This story was originally sent to thousands of professionals just like you in this morning’s IoT INSIDER daily newsletter. Don’t be left in the dark while your competition gets ahead each morning. (Gogoro) Connected cars are getting a great dealRead the Rest…

Characteristics of a good borrower

BDO Money Matters | By Mark B. Aragona for Yahoo! Southeast Asia – Fri, 23Nov2012 How do you know if borrowing money is going to work out for you, especially in the long term? You can’t foresee what unexpected events will happen to you in the next few years, butRead the Rest…

How to find the right investment for you

By Mark B. Aragona for Yahoo! Southeast Asia | BDO Money Matters – Tue, 23 Apr 2013 Investment has become a hot topic in the Philippines lately due to the plethora of positive economic news: the recent Fitch credit upgrade, the stock market hitting high after high, and the realRead the Rest…

Top 25 Websites in the Philippines and Globally

Created by itsmenorman for EMCPH.NET website use only | January 11, 2014 With the booming of the Internet Social Media sites (such as facebook, twitter and the likes) i think internet nowadays is considered one of the major sources of client’s inquiries to any business in the world. If youRead the Rest…

How To Keep Your Cool Under Pressure

By Mel Sin for Yahoo! Southeast Asia | Sat, 4 May 2013 There are days when you feel your buttons are being pushed way too hard. But the last thing you want to do is detonate in bad language and angry gestures! So here you go – our tips on howRead the Rest…

A MUST watch movies this 2014

By Manila Bulletin | Wed, Jan 01, 2014 Movies? Planning what to do with the family on the (long or short) weekends ahead? I think most of us are excited to know what would be the next to watch out for. Here is a list of the new films thatRead the Rest…

10 Best Ways to Make Money Online

by Rhodora Dagatan | TipTopTens.com As the virtual world becomes viral with more and more homes having access to the internet, it has now become a marketplace where people can earn dough in just a click of a mouse. Selling stuff on E-bay is passé. You just have to rememberRead the Rest…

Applying for a loan? The questions you must ask

BDO Money Matters | By Mark B. Aragona for Yahoo! Southeast Asia -Thu, 08Nov2012 So you’ve picked out a car or home and now you’re ready to apply for a loan to finance it. While shopping around for loans can be a long and tedious process, it pays to sift throughRead the Rest…

Homemade aircon for Masa

Prenella | PNGSI Inc. – Sat, 10 May 2014 Sawang sawa kanaba sa init sa Pilipinas lalo na pag Summer Season? Isa ka ba sa masang Pilipino na nagtitiis gabi-gabi dahil sa init ng klima ay pahirapan makatulog? Isa ka ba sa paulit ulit na maligo sa gabi ay hirapRead the Rest…

How to lower your loan cost

BDO Money Matters | By Christine Dychiao for Yahoo! Southeast Asia -Tue, 20Nov2012 Borrowing money definitely costs money, but you can also minimize the cost of your loan by keeping these practical, money-saving tips in mind: Shop around for rates Before committing to a loan agreement with the bank you’veRead the Rest…

A guide to closing costs in the Philippines

BDO Money Matters | By Christine Dychiao for Yahoo! Southeast Asia -Sun, 04Nov2012 You’re moving on to your next dream home, and selling off your old house to someone who thinks it is a treasure. But before this story becomes a happily ever after, you’ve got closing costs to settle.Read the Rest…

5 Tips to Save Money on Your Holiday Long Weekend

Money Smart | By Ryan Ong -Wed, 26 Dec 2012 Yes, I’m a scrooge who budgets on long weekends. I know I’ll end up needing the money see? (Way I party, I’ll need another holiday to recover from the holidays). Unfortunately it’s December, so tourism prices are going up likeRead the Rest…

9 money-saving tips for the New Year

By Michelle Ruiz, Financially Fit | Cosmopolitan – Thu, 03 Jan 2013 We know: Your New Year’s resolution is to get so toned, that you’ll look like you’re a part of the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. But getting financially fit is almost as popular a resolution as hitting theRead the Rest…

10 ways to make 2013 your best year yet

Realbuzz| Wed, 02 Jan 2013 Do you want 2013 to be the best it can be? Of course you do! It’s not as hard as you might think. Here’s some simple steps you can take to make sure this is your best year yet. Detox Before you do anything else,Read the Rest…

PHILIPPINE STANDARD TIME – JUAN TIME

Written by Dianara A. Angeles | S&T Media Service – Jan 4th, 2016 The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) once again leads the whole nation in observance of the second National Time Consciousness Week (NTCW) from January 4-8, 2016 as it enjoins all Filipinos to synchronize their watches withRead the Rest…

How To Create A Financial Bucket List

By Janine Eccleston | Investopedia – Thu, Nov 22, 2012 7:00 AM PHT Many Americans create bucket lists of things they would like to do before they die. For some it includes travel, and for others it includes things such as giving back and donating their time. What many people don’t have is a financialRead the Rest…

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