Author: DJ Villaluna

₱100 can easily disappear in a normal day. It can be a snack, a coffee, a delivery fee, or a small online purchase. But what if that same ₱100 per day were intentionally set aside toward a financial plan designed not only for the future, but also for some of the risks that could happen…

Buying insurance is one thing. Knowing how to make a successful claim is another. Many people focus on premiums, coverage amounts, and benefits when choosing insurance. But the real test of any insurance policy comes when something actually happens—a hospitalization, an accident, damage to property, or the death of a family breadwinner. That is when…

When most people hear life insurance, they usually think of one thing: “If I die, my family receives money.” That is an important purpose—but it is only part of the bigger picture. Life insurance can also be used as a financial planning tool to help protect specific responsibilities such as a home loan, family income,…

For many parents, this reason alone is already enough to understand why life insurance matters: Your children depend on your income. Think about it this way. Your child is almost like a scholar under a private program—and you are the program. Every month, you provide the funding. You pay for tuition, school supplies, projects, uniforms,…

We work because people depend on us. For parents, breadwinners, and providers, the goal is simple: keep the family secure, pay the bills, support the children, and prepare for the future. But what happens if you suddenly can no longer provide? You may pass away, become seriously ill, suffer a disability, or eventually reach an…

August is a good time to check how your finances are doing. You do not need a complicated financial plan to get started. A few simple adjustments can already help you manage your money better, prepare for emergencies, and protect the people who depend on you. Here are five simple financial planning tips you can…

Rainy season comes every year. Sometimes it starts with a light drizzle. Other times, it arrives with heavy rain, flooded roads, cancelled plans, and unexpected expenses. We cannot stop the rain from coming. But we can prepare for it. Life works in a similar way. We may not know exactly when illness, accidents, emergencies, or…

A Guarantee Letter May Help with the Hospital Bill—but What Happens After You Go Home? When a serious illness happens, many Filipino families immediately look for every possible source of help. They approach government offices, charitable institutions, party-list representatives, local officials, and politicians to request medical assistance or a guarantee letter. These forms of support…

Life insurance has become easier to access. Banks, insurance companies, financial advisers, online platforms, and even mobile applications now offer different forms of protection. More Filipinos have also heard about its importance. We are often reminded that life insurance can help protect our family, replace lost income, prepare for medical expenses, or build funds for…

A recent ABS-CBN News report shared the tragic death of a 46-year-old motorcycle taxi rider who was allegedly stabbed by his passenger in Caloocan City. The incident is still a matter for the authorities to investigate, and justice must follow the proper legal process. At its heart, however, the story is also about a worker…