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Best Credit Cards Philippines for Beginners (2026)
The best starter credit cards in the Philippines for 2026: no annual fee options, cashback picks, income requirements, and how to avoid the interest trap.
Pag-IBIG MP2: The Beginner's Guide to Investing (2026)
Pag-IBIG MP2 pays 6–8% annually, tax-free, with government backing. Open an account via Virtual Pag-IBIG, choose your payout option, and see who it's best for.
How to Invest in ETFs in the Philippines (2026)
A beginner's guide to ETF investing in the Philippines: FMETF, global ETFs via IBKR, how to open a brokerage account, and what it costs to start.
Best Budget Mechanical Keyboards Philippines Under ₱3,000 (2026)
The best budget mechanical keyboards in the Philippines under ₱3,000 — from TKL to 60%, wired to wireless, for gaming, WFH, and everyday typing.
Best Budget Blood Pressure Monitors Philippines Under ₱1,500 (2026)
The best home blood pressure monitors in the Philippines under ₱1,500 — clinically validated picks for accurate readings, all available on Shopee.
Best Budget Phones Philippines Under ₱10,000 (2026)
The best budget phones in the Philippines under ₱10,000 — AMOLED screens, 5G, and 45W charging without breaking the bank in 2026.
Finance
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The best starter credit cards in the Philippines for 2026: no annual fee options, cashback picks, income requirements, and how to avoid the interest trap.
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Philippines 2026
Traditional bank savings accounts in the Philippines pay as little as 0.10% p.a. Here are the best high-yield savings accounts available right now and how to choose one.
GCash vs Maya vs GoTyme: Which Digital Wallet Actually Wins in 2026?
Three apps, all doing roughly the same thing — but they're not equal. Here's an honest comparison of GCash, Maya, and GoTyme for everyday Filipinos in 2026.
Tech
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Best Budget Laptops in the Philippines Under ₱30,000 (2026)
You don't need to spend ₱60,000 to get a laptop that handles school, work, and everyday use. These five picks give you the most for your money in 2026.
SEO Fundamentals for Bloggers: What Actually Moves Rankings in 2025
Forget the noise — these are the five SEO levers that account for 80% of organic traffic growth for content-first blogs.
The Best AI Writing Tools in 2025 (Ranked by Real Use)
A practical comparison of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity for content creators — ranked by output quality, speed, and value.
Entertainment
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Top 5 Highest-Rated Anime of 2026 (So Far)
From long-awaited returns to a debut season nobody saw coming, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years for anime in the past decade. Here are the five you need to watch.
The Best Netflix Shows to Watch Right Now (2026)
Netflix's 2026 slate finally delivered on years of promises. From the Stranger Things finale to a Squid Game third act nobody saw coming, here's what's actually worth your time.
The Most Anticipated Movies of 2027
From the MCU's most ambitious crossover event to Denis Villeneuve closing out his Dune trilogy, 2027 has a legitimate case for being the strongest year at the cinema this decade.
Reviews
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5 Best Budget Cars Philippines Under ₱1 Million (2026)
Done bleeding money on Grab? These five cars make the most financial sense in the Philippines in 2026, all under ₱1 million.
Best Budget Mechanical Keyboards Philippines Under ₱3,000 (2026)
The best budget mechanical keyboards in the Philippines under ₱3,000 — from TKL to 60%, wired to wireless, for gaming, WFH, and everyday typing.
Best Budget Blood Pressure Monitors Philippines Under ₱1,500 (2026)
The best home blood pressure monitors in the Philippines under ₱1,500 — clinically validated picks for accurate readings, all available on Shopee.