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Getting married in the new normal? Here's what to consider

Moneymax.ph
Posted at Jun 10 09:00 AM

June na, so you know what that means: marami na namang magpapakasal! Believe it or not, marami pa ring nagpapakasal kahit may pandemic. And you’re probably one of those brave couples. If you are, congratulations! Just make sure you check out these financial and safety considerations bago niyo simulan ang happily ever after niyo.  Read more »

Palace says funds may be short for government nurses' backpay

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 02:58 PM

Funds may be insufficient for now to give some 30,000 government nurses backpay, Malacañang said on Tuesday, after President Rodrigo Duterte's office overturned the demotion and approved a pay hike for some nurses.  Read more »

30,000 gov't nurses entitled to backpay after DBM circular reversed: group

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 11:46 AM

Some 30,000 government nurses are entitled to backpay after Malacañang has overturned a circular issued by the Department of Budget and Management, a nurses' association said Tuesday. Read more »

DBM, group confirm reversal of gov't nurses' demotion, pay hike

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 07:54 PM

The Department of Budget and Management and a nurses' association on Monday confirmed "twin" victories reversing the demotion and raising the pay for some government nurses. Read more »

Gov't to spend beyond P82.5-billion budget for COVID-19 vaccines this year: DBM

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 03:21 PM

The government will have to spend beyond its original allocated budget for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine doses this year, budget secretary Wendel Avisado said.  Read more »

How to avoid maxing out your credit card

Moneymax.ph
Posted at Jun 04 08:38 AM

What happens kapag maxed out ang credit card mo? It means patong-patong na fees ang babayaran mo like late payment fees, over-limit fees, and multiple payment charges, among others. So to avoid paying these kinds of fees, check out these tips.  Read more »

Are 'Buy Now, Pay Later Loans' OK?

Moneymax.ph
Posted at May 31 09:26 AM

Kaliwa’t kanan ang mga sale ngayon. Kung mahina ang willpower mo, siguradong na-check out mo na ang mga nasa shopping cart mo. Ngunit paano kung medyo may kamahalan ang gusto mong bilhin at wala kang credit card or sapat na pambayad? Well, pwede kang mag-Buy Now Pay Later. Alamin kung ano ito in this short guide.    Read more »

Where NOT to put your emergency fund

Moneymax.ph
Posted at May 27 12:11 PM

Now that you know how important having an emergency fund is, dapat alam mo rin kung saan mo ito ilalagay. Medyo overwhelming man isipin, dapat alam mo kung paano i-organize lahat ng savings mo. Para matulungan kang mag-decide, here are suggestions where NOT to put your emergency fund.  Read more »

4 personal loan fees you need to know

Moneymax.ph
Updated as of May 24 09:33 AM

Aware ka ba na aside from the loan amount, may iba pang fees and charges na kaakibat ang personal loan mo? Alamin kung anu-ano ang mga ito in this quick guide.    Read more »

DBCC lowers 2021 growth forecast amid virus surge, lockdowns

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 05:29 PM

The Development Budget Coordination Committee on Tuesday said it has lowered its growth forecast for the economy to 6 to 7 percent, from an earlier projection of 6.5 to 7.5 percent.   Read more »

Two entry-level smartphones with longer battery life and bigger display

Xiaomi
Updated as of May 20 09:54 AM

As smartphones become more essential in the daily grind, selecting one from the thousands of models and brands available calls for in-depth research so that you can select the best one for your needs. Read more »

Emergency fund: Kailan mo ba dapat gamitin ito?

Moneymax.ph
Posted at May 12 02:56 PM

Bukod sa personal savings, alam mo bang dapat ka ring mag-ipon ng emergency fund? Bukod kasi sa long-term future mo, dapat mo ring paghandaan ang near future. Ang emergency fund ay para sa mga unexpected events sa buhay mo. Pero kailan mo nga ba dapat gastusin ang emergency fund mo? Narito ang mga possible scenario.  Read more »

Lacson says no longer 'enthusiastic' to defend NTF-ELCAC budget in Senate

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 11 09:57 PM

The development came a day after NTF-ELCAC Vice Chairman and National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon announced the retention of Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade, Jr. as its spokesperson.   Read more »

Use budget insertions to buy more vaccines, says Lacson

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 02:59 PM

Government can use national budget insertions to fund the additional P20 billion needed for vaccine procurement, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Monday.   Read more »

PNP chief seeks funds to buy more bodycams

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 10:48 AM

MANILA - The Philippine National Police on Monday appealed to lawmakers for additional funds to procure more body cameras for cops.  Read more »

Credit cards for freelancers: Pwede ka ba talagang ma-approve?

Moneymax.ph
Posted at May 10 08:16 AM

Paano nga ba magkaroon ng credit card kung freelancer ka? Alamin sa short guide na ito.  Read more »

Where did P10.68 billion fund go? Drilon questions hasty release of NTF-ELCAC fund last month

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 11:20 AM

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Tuesday said some P7.54 billion of the anti-insurgency council's fund was released last month as it faced backlash for its officials' red-tagging remarks against community pantries.   Read more »

NDRRMC: P6 bilyon na lang ang natitira sa P20 bilyon na 2021 calamity fund

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 12:58 PM

Nasa P6 na bilyon na lang ang natitira sa P20 bilyon na 2021 National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Fund, ayon sa National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Read more »

DOH develops health budget calculator for LGUs

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 03:01 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said it is formulating a budget calculator to help local governments know how much they could spend for health services once a Supreme Court ruling that would expand internal revenue allotments takes effect next year. Read more »

Budget deficit widens to P321.5-B in first quarter as spending rises, revenues fall

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 02:30 PM

The Philippines’ budget deficit widened to P321.5 billion from January to March this year, after booking a P191.4 billion shortfall last month, the Bureau of Treasury said on Tuesday.  Read more »