Luzvimin News and Public Affairs

  As families gear up for a new school year, most budgeting conversations revolve around tuition fees, uniforms, books, and school supplies. Yet for many Filipino households, another expense quietly takes a significant share of the family budget: the daily cost of “hatid-sundo.” For parents and guardians, "hatid-sundo" is more than just a routine. It means additional fuel consumption, toll fees, parking charges, and more frequent vehicle maintenance. With school activities, extracurricular programs, and after-school commitments returning in full swing, mobility expenses can quickly add up over the course of the academic year. This is where Metrobank’s new Toyota Platinum Card comes in. Designed around everyday mobility and lifestyle spending, the card allows families to earn rewards from expenses they are already making while enjoying savings on common driving-related costs. Back-to-school season impacts more than just education-related expenses. For many families, it also br...

  With a wider range of investment options now easily accessible through various platforms, coupled with shifting financial priorities, more Filipinos are becoming more deliberate in how they allocate their mid-year bonuses. The decision is no longer simply about spending or saving, but increasingly about choosing where and how to grow their money in a way that aligns with one’s personal goals, risk appetite, and lifestyle priorities. This reflects a growing awareness that financial security is achieved not just by earning more, but by making intentional decisions about where money goes. While mid-year bonuses were once commonly directed toward practical household needs or family-related expenses such as education support, many in today’s working population no longer carry the same obligations. As a result, more Filipinos are redirecting extra income toward self-investment such as travel, skill-building, or long-term financial growth, prompting a more conscious evaluation of availa...