The Minimum Wage Investor

20/07/2025

SSS and GSIS are investing our HARD EARNED CONTRIBUTIONS to the Philippine Stock Market.

‎Yes, you heard it right.
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‎Our trusted government financial institutions like SSS and GSIS are not just safekeeping our contributions — they’re actively investing them in the stock market.
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‎🔍 SSS just made headlines for investing Php 500 million in Century Properties Group (CPG). They bought 740.7 million shares at Php 0.675 each via a block sale. Good move? Maybe — especially now that the CPG stock is on an upward trend and gaining market attention.
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‎But not all news is good news...
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‎🚨 On the other hand, GSIS is under fire after losing Php 1 billion from its investment in DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS). According to news reports, the stock plunged, putting GSIS's billion-peso bet in a major red zone. This raised serious concerns — not just about the loss, but also about how our money is being managed.
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‎💬 My Take as a Concerned Citizen
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‎We, the minimum wage earners, contribute diligently every payday, hoping our SSS or GSIS benefits will serve us in retirement, emergencies, or sickness. But seeing how billions of pesos are risked on the volatile stock market, we can’t help but ask:
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‎- Are these investments being made wisely?
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‎- Is there enough transparency and accountability?
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‎- Are these risks really in the best interest of the Filipino workers?
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‎📢 We deserve to know where our money goes and whether it’s safe and secured. These funds are not just "capital" — they are the result of hard work, long hours, and everyday sacrifices.
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‎My Advice to Fellow Minimum Wage Earners
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‎1. Stay informed. Don’t just rely on the monthly contributions. Be aware of how your money is being used.
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‎2. Ask questions. Government financial institutions must be held accountable — they are managing our money.
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‎3. Diversify on your own. If you have some savings, learn the basics of investing. Don’t just depend on the system.
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‎4. Demand transparency. Institutions must report gains and losses clearly and honestly to the public.
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‎📌 Let’s not stay quiet. Let’s stay aware. Our future is on the line.






CTTRO - Bilyonaryo & Philstar

17/07/2025

SA LAHAT NG GEN Z AGED 20–25, BASAHIN NYO TO!
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‎Ayon sa mga pag-aaral, nagkakaroon na ng major shift sa job market ng generation natin ngayon.
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Mas pinipili na ng karamihan sa atin ang freedom, flexibility, at purpose — hindi lang sweldo.
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‎Research Shows "How Gen Z Thinks About Work?"
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‎📌 1. Ayaw ng micromanagement at toxic environment
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‎- Gen Z prefers autonomy. Gusto nila ng trust-based work setup.
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‎- 65% ng Gen Z employees ang nagreresign sa mga kumpanya na hindi mentally healthy.
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‎📌 2. Flexibility > Traditional
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‎- Mas gusto ng remote, hybrid, o freelancing setup.
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‎- 53% ng Gen Z sa US at Asia ay kumikita sa side hustles, freelancing, o content creation — hindi lang sa opisina.
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‎📌 3. Value-driven employment
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‎- Hindi lang pera ang tinitingnan. Tinitingnan din kung may purpose, diversity, at transparency ang kumpanya.
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‎- 75% ay ayaw sa trabaho kung hindi transparent sa salary o values.
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‎📌 4. Tech-Savvy & Resourceful
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‎- Gamit na gamit ang AI tools, Canva, CapCut, ChatGPT, freelancing platforms, at online learning.
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‎- Maraming Gen Z ang mas pinipiling mag-aral online at bumuo ng income stream sa internet kaysa mag-stick sa 1 full-time job.
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‎🔍 Are We Going to See New Job Arrangements Soon?
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‎Yes. Actually, nangyayari na ito.
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‎✔ Mas dumarami ang freelancers, remote workers, at gig workers
‎✔ Companies are starting to offer project-based and results-based work
‎✔ Work-from-anywhere culture is growing — lalo na sa creative, tech, and digital industries
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‎🧰 Gen Z Tips: From Job Applicant to Self-Earner
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‎✅ Kung naga-apply ka pa lang:
‎– Be authentic. Highlight your adaptability and digital skills.
‎– Huwag matakot magtanong tungkol sa work setup, values, at culture.
‎– Always be ready with a side hustle para may backup income.
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‎✅ Kung empleyado ka na:
‎– Keep learning new skills (lalo na sa tech at AI).
‎– I-manage ang mental health. Work smart, not just hard.
‎– Set boundaries. Hindi kailangan maging 24/7 employee.
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‎✅ Kung freelancer o content creator ka:
‎– Plan your cash flow. Mag-ipon para sa emergencies.
‎– Build your brand. Hindi sapat ang skills — kailangan kilala ka sa niche mo.
‎– Mag-connect sa iba. Freelancing is not a solo game.
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‎🤔 What About You?
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‎📍Ikaw ba ay nasa traditional work pa rin?
‎📍Mas pinipili mo ba ang content creation, freelancing, o business?
‎📍Ano ang pinaka-mahalaga sa'yo ngayon: sweldo, oras, o freedom?
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‎📣 Let’s talk. Share your thoughts sa comments!

16/07/2025

‎Alam niyo ba ang tungkol sa kompanyang NVIDIA?
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‎Kung hindi pa, eto ang mabilisang kaalaman para sa inyo at kung bakit napapanahong PAG USAPAN ito ngayon!
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‎🧠💻 Ano ang NVIDIA?
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‎Ang NVIDIA ay isang American technology company na kilala sa paggawa ng graphics processing units (GPUs) ito ang mga “brain” ng modern computers pagdating sa graphics, gaming, at AI (artificial intelligence).
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‎✅ Sila ang nag-imbento ng GPU na ginagamit sa mga video games, visual effects ng mga pelikula, cryptocurrency mining, at ngayon -- sa Generative AI tulad ng ChatGPT!
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‎✅ Ang NVIDIA din ang gumagawa ng mga SUPER POWERFUL CHIPS na ginagamit ng malalaking tech companies tulad ng Microsoft, Google, Amazon, at Meta para paandarin ang kanilang AI systems.
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‎At dahil dyan mga MARS, ito ang LATEST!
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‎📈 NVIDIA hits $4 Trillion Market Cap!
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‎🔥 Last Week, tumalon ang stock price ng NVIDIA ng mahigit 2%, at ngayon…
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‎✅ Nasa mahigit $4 TRILLION na ang market value nila!
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‎➡️ Sila na ang pinaka-valuable na kumpanya sa buong mundo!
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‎➡️ Tinalo na nila ang Apple at Microsoft, na parehong nasa $3 Trillion lang.
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‎At take note: Microsoft ay customer pa mismo ng NVIDIA! 😮
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‎🤔 Pero... Anong kinalaman nito sa atin at ano ngayon kung tumaas ang NVIDIA?
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‎Eto ang sagot:
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‎📌 1. Teknolohiya ng NVIDIA = Future of Job and Life
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‎Dahil sa AI chips ng NVIDIA, bumibilis ang development ng AI tools — gaya ng ChatGPT, automation sa trabaho, self-driving cars, at marami pang iba. Lahat ito ay may epekto sa trabaho, negosyo, at araw-araw nating pamumuhay.
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‎📌 2. Signal ito ng pagbabago sa ekonomiya.
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‎Kapag ganitong malalaking kompanya ang nagtatakda ng galaw ng merkado, naaapektuhan ang global investments, inflation, at supply chain. Kung may hawak kang mutual funds, UITFs, o SSS investments — posibleng indirect na apektado ka.
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‎📌 3. Inspirasyon para sa ating mga Pinoy investor.
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‎Kung dati ay hindi natin kilala ang NVIDIA, ngayon alam natin na may halaga ang kaalaman sa global market. Isang araw, baka kaya din nating mag-invest sa mga ganitong kumpanya — kahit magsimula tayo sa maliit.

13/07/2025

WORK FROM HOME

12/07/2025

‎💳 Does Owning a Credit Card Make Sense??
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‎‎CREDIT CARD DEBT in the PHILIPPINES has reached a “critical risk level” according to Singapore-based fintech firm Roshi Pte Ltd.
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‎The average FILIPINO now owes;
‎🚩₱92,800 in credit card debt, while earning just ₱21,900 monthly. That’s a 425% debt-to-income ratio—the highest in the region.
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‎Nakakatakot, ‘di ba? Let’s take a step back and look at both sides.
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‎✅ Pros of Owning a Credit Card:
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‎1. Builds Credit History – If used responsibly, it helps you get better loan approvals in the future.
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‎2. Convenient Payments – You don’t always need cash. Very helpful in emergencies.
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‎3. Rewards & Promos – Cashback, points, discounts—these are perks if you're a smart spender.
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‎4. Online Purchases – Essential na ngayon for e-commerce and travel bookings.
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‎❌ Cons of Owning a Credit Card:
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‎1. High Interest Rates – Miss one due date and you’re slapped with up to 3% interest monthly.
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‎2. Temptation to Overspend – ‘Swipe now, regret later’ mindset is dangerous if not controlled.
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‎3. Debt Spiral – You borrow to pay another debt, then another… until wala ka nang pambayad.
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‎4. Fees & Penalties – Annual fees, late fees, over-limit charges—akala mo maliit, pero lumalaki.
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‎💡 A Reminder for All Minimum Wage Earners:
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‎Yes, owning a credit card can be powerful IF you have discipline, budgeting skills, and financial control. Pero kung hindi, it can be a fast track to stress and debt na parang bangungot.
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‎Even if you eventually grow your income, remember:
‎“Your spending habits don’t automatically improve when your income does.”
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‎So, let’s be aware. Let’s be wiser. Let’s choose peace of mind over prestige.
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‎👉 Ikaw, ano ang take mo dito?
‎May credit card ka ba? Nakatulong ba sa’yo, o naging pabigat?
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‎💬 Let’s talk in the comments. Share your experience. Tulungan tayo.
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11/07/2025

This is the FIRST EVER debit card na nagka-interest talaga akong kunin!

Pwedeng pwede kunin kahit isa kang Minimum Wage Earner!
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‎Bakit?
‎Dahil ito ay debit card na may features na parang credit card!
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‎👉 No need na mag-apply sa credit card at ma-reject lang hahaha 🤑
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‎✅ SEABANK DEBIT CARD BENEFITS
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‎💰 May interest-earning savings na upto 4.0% per annum kapag goal mong mag save
‎📦 FREE cash in/out to ShopeePay, Perfect para sa mahilig mag-checkout sa Shopee
‎⚡ Unlimited FREE InstaPay transfers to all banks and e-wallet platforms
‎🏦 May loan features & credit-like perks
‎📱 User-friendly app with 24/7 access
‎🪪 Fully BSP-regulated and legit
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‎🤑 At ang pinaka nakaka-wow:
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‎Nakuha ko lang ‘to for ₱160 dahil naka-promo sila ngayon!
‎(Limited time only, so don’t sleep on this!)
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‎👉 HOW TO GET YOUR OWN SEABANK CARD:
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‎1. Download the Seabank App
‎2. Create your account
‎3. Tap the "Cards" icon
‎4. Apply for a physical debit card
‎☑️ And enjoy perks na di mo makikita sa common ATM cards ng ibang kilalang bangko.
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‎🔑 Kung gusto mo ng modern banking na swak sa lifestyle nating minimum wage earner—eto na 'yon. No annual fees, no hassle, and full of features.

‎📣 Flex mo na rin ang card mo soon!
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09/07/2025

Let’s Talk About the New ₱695 Daily Minimum Wage in NCR
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‎Mula sa dating ₱645, may dagdag na ₱50 kaya umabot na sa ₱695 ang minimum wage sa NCR. Pero sapat na ba talaga ito? O kulang na kulang pa rin?
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‎Alam nating magkakaiba ang cost of living kada rehiyon, pero paano naman ang mga nasa probinsya na mas mababa pa ng 20–30% ang natatanggap na sahod?
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‎👉 Ngayong taon, may panukalang ₱200 across-the-board wage increase sa Kongreso — pero hindi ito naipasa sa senado dahil sa pagka-late ng pag-forward. Mainit ang debate sa pagitan ng labor at business sectors, at sa ngayon, mukhang malabo pa rin itong maipursige.
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‎📊 IBON Foundation says: Para sa isang maayos at sustainable na pamumuhay, kailangan ng bawat Pilipino ang ₱1,200 kada araw na kita. Malayo pa tayo sa tunay na living wage.
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‎Sa dami ng isyu, ang pinaka-apektado: tayong mga minimum wage earners.
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‎So gusto ko lang itanong sa’yo:
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‎🧍‍♂️ Kumusta ka ngayon?
‎💸 Kumusta ang sahod mo? Sapat na ba o kulang pa rin?
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‎ETO, GAWAN NATIN NG SOLUSYON!
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‎🛠 Tips para Mapalago ang Kita as a Minimum Wage Earner:
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‎✅ 1. Maghanap ng Side Hustle
‎Hindi sagot ang pagre-resign. Mas mainam kung magdagdag ka ng kita sa pamamagitan ng online selling, freelancing, o content creation.
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‎✅ 2. Mag-abroad
‎Matagal mo na sigurong iniisip ito. Totoo namang mas mataas pa rin ang kita sa ibang bansa, kahit may sakripisyo.
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‎✅ 3. Magtayo ng Maliit na Negosyo
‎Hindi mo kailangan ng malaking kapital. Maraming matagumpay na negosyante ang nagsimula sa maliit.
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‎✅ 4. Subukan ang Sales Job
‎Kung performance-based ang kita, mas malaki ang potential income. Masipag ka? Benta lang nang benta!
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‎🧠 Ito na ang tamang oras para mag-isip kung paano natin mapapalago ang ating kita. Hindi madali, pero posible.
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‎✊ Para sa ating mga minimum wage earners — laban lang!

06/07/2025

‎Alam mo ba na sa halagang ₱500 lang, pwede ka nang mag-invest sa isang government-backed, tax-free, and risk-free savings program?
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‎👉 Introducing Pag-IBIG MP2! Isa itong voluntary savings program na nagsimula noong 2010, at taon-taon nagbibigay ng dividends na mas mataas pa sa bangko at time deposit!
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‎📊 DIVIDEND HISTORY (2010–2023)
‎✔️ 2016 – 7.43%
‎✔️ 2017 – 8.11%
‎✔️ 2018 – 7.41%
‎✔️ 2023 – 6.70%
‎(Still tax-free and guaranteed!)
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‎Bakit perfect ito para sa mga katulad nating minimum wage earners?
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‎✅ Mababang puhunan (₱500 lang!)
‎✅ Walang pressure – optional and flexible
‎✅ Passive income, compounded yearly
‎✅ Walang risk – backed by the government
‎✅ Tax-free earnings!
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‎📝 Paano Mag-Start sa Pag-IBIG MP2 (Step-by-Step Guide)
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‎1. ✅ Maging Pag-IBIG Member – Kailangan may regular Pag-IBIG savings ka (usually automatic na sa mga empleyado).
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‎2. 🌐 Mag-Apply Online
‎Visit: https://www.pagibigfundservices.com/MP2Enrollment/
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‎❤ Fill out the MP2 Enrollment Form
‎❤ Get your MP2 Account Number
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‎3. 💸 Maghulog ng Puhunan (minimum ₱500)
‎✅ GCash
‎✅ Maya
‎✅ Bayad Center
‎✅ Pag-IBIG branch
‎✅ Online banking (UnionBank, BPI, etc.)
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‎4. ⏳ Choose Dividend Option
‎- Annual payout or 5-year compounded savings (mas malaki tubo!)
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‎💡 Walang limit ang pwedeng ihulog. Pwede ka rin maghulog kahit minsan lang sa taon. Very flexible!
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‎📌 Sa MP2, hindi mo kailangan ng expertise o malaking pera para makapagsimulang mag-invest. Kailangan mo lang ng disiplina at kaunting tiyaga.
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‎🚀 Start now, let your ₱500 grow in 5 years – habang tuloy ka sa pagtatrabaho, may pera kang tahimik na lumalaki sa gilid.
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‎💬 Comment ‘MP2 info’ kung gusto mo ng visual step-by-step guide para mas madali i-follow gamit lang phone mo!
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06/07/2025

Para sa Lahat ng mga Minimum Wage Earner, panoorin nyo to!

04/07/2025

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“How to Start Investing in the Stock Market as a Minimum Wage Earner”
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‎“Minimum wage earner ka rin ba, pero gusto mo mag-invest sa stock market? Kaya natin 'yan!”
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‎ "Kahit minimum wage earner, puwede sa stock market! 💸📈"
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‎“Ako nga pala si Ej, nag umpisa rin as minimum wage earner, pero nakapag-umpisa na akong mag-invest. Gusto mo rin? Eto ‘yung steps.”
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‎🗨️ Step 1: Educate Yourself
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‎ “Libre ang matuto. Search ka lang sa YouTube, basa ng books tulad ng Rich Dad Poor Dad.”
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‎ "📚 Mag-aral muna. Knowledge is capital!"
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‎🗨️ Step 2: Start Small
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‎“Puwede ka na mag-open ng COL Financial o Dragonfi account with just ₱1,000–₱5,000.”
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‎"💸 Start with as low as ₱1,000!"
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‎🗨️ Step 3: Create a Budget
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‎“Magtabi ka ng kahit P500 per month. Huwag mo kunin sa pangkain, ha!”
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‎"🧾 Budget muna, bago invest."
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‎🗨️ Step 4: Invest in Blue Chips
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‎“Sa simula, bumili ako ng shares ng Jollibee, Ayala, BDO, ‘yung mga kumpanyang matatag.”
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‎ "🏦 Safe start: blue chip stocks!"
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‎🗨️ Step 5: Think Long-Term
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‎ “Hindi ito get-rich-quick. I-invest mo lang ‘yung extra money, tapos chill.”
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‎ "⏳ Patience = Profit"
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‎“Kung minimum wage earner ka rin at gusto mong magsimulang mag-invest, follow mo ako. Share ko mga tips at journey ko sa PH stock market!”
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‎ "📲 Follow for more stock market tips 🇵🇭💹 "

02/07/2025

Isang mainit na balita mga Ka-Minimum Wage Investor!
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‎Senator Win Gatchalian just filed a bill to regulate online gambling in the Philippines.
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‎🔥 The bill proposes:
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‎✅ Bawal na i-link ang e-wallets (like GCash & Maya) sa gaming apps
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‎✅ Regulated ads – bawal ang endorsements ng celebrities lalo na malapit sa mga eskwelahan
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‎✅ Php10,000 minimum top-up
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‎✅ Striktong KYC – kailangan ng valid ID, biometrics
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‎✅ at dapat 21 years old and above lang ang papayagang makapaglaro
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‎Agree ka ba dito? 🤔 Bakit nga ba mahalaga ito?
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‎Karamihan sa naaapektuhan ng online gambling ay low-income earners – mga kagaya nating minimum wage earners. Madalas, umaasa sa sugal para sa "easy money" pero kadalasan, lugi pa sa huli.
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‎💡 Reality Check: Hindi masamang mangarap ng mas magandang buhay. Pero dapat ito’y makamit sa fair, maayos, at moral na paraan. Maraming paraan para umasenso — tulad ng tamang pagba-budget, pag-iipon, at pag-iinvest kahit maliit lang ang kita.
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SCATTER NO MORE na ba??
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‎🗣️ I-comment mo ang thoughts mo — open tayo for discussion!

01/07/2025

BIGGEST STOCK TAX DROP IN PH HISTORY! EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
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‎From 0.6% ➡️ Now Only 0.1%!
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‎💡 Did you know?
‎The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has now booked over 2 million investor accounts in 2025 — yet more than 100 million Filipinos still don’t invest.
‎Why? Lack of financial knowledge and fear of high fees.
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‎But here's the good news...
‎The government just made investing easier and cheaper for us.
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‎Ano nga ba ito??
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‎✅ Before: Selling shares = 0.6% tax
‎✅ Now: Selling shares = 0.1% tax only
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‎📊 Let’s say you sell ₱10,000 worth of shares:
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‎Old tax (0.6%) = ₱60
‎New tax (0.1%) = ₱10
‎✅ You save ₱50 per transaction!
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‎📉 Lower Broker Fees Too!
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‎Most online brokers now charge only:
‎➡️ 0.25% (or even less) for buying stocks
‎➡️ Plus minimal fees from PSE and VAT
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‎💥 Total trading cost is now super minimal, making it even more beginner-friendly!
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‎🙋‍♂️ Why It’s a Game-Changer for Us Minimum Wage Earners
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‎✅ Smaller capital needed
‎✅ Lower risk per transaction
‎✅ More room for profit
‎✅ Encouragement from government policies
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‎🔥 Kaya ano pang hinihintay mo?

Create your first investing account via DragonFi App through this link:

https://www.dragonfi.ph/register?ref=F3133
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‎💼 Start investing for your future
‎💪 Sa halagang ₱1,000, pwede ka nang magsimula!
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‎🎯 Ito na ang pagkakataon—invest now while fees are low!