The holiday season is a time for celebration, but also a moment when many Filipinos feel the pressure of balancing festive spending with long-term financial responsibilities. And with year-end bonuses coming, the temptation to splurge can be even harder to resist.
Author: Ron Ryan Buguis
SAIC Motor Philippines Announces Leadership Transition: Wei Wei Zhang Appointed as New President
SAIC Motor Philippines Inc. (SMPI), the official distributor of MG vehicles in the Philippines, today announced a significant leadership transition. Felix Jiang, the pioneering President of SMPI, will be reassigned to MG Australia, while Wei Wei Zhang will assume the role of President of MG Philippines.
Plan B: The gift that keeps on giving
In a market study conducted by BDO Life, having a tight budget, prioritizing more pressing needs, and the belief that insurance is expensive are the main reasons many breadwinners are reluctant to get a Plan B.
Holiday stress? It’s time you go bed rotting
There’s a right way to do this self-care practice, says MakatiMed
Fairfield opens as first Marriott city hotel in Mactan
Fairfield, Mactan’s first-ever Marriott city hotel, officially opens on December 19, 2025, marking a new chapter for the island’s hospitality landscape. The hotel forms part of Mahi Center (with the mall being set to open the day prior), a mixed-use commercial property owned and developed by AppleOne Group, signaling the group’s continued vision to elevate hospitality in Cebu.
Philips Lighting Makes Brighter Homes More Accessible with Nationwide Price Markdown of Up to 50% This Christmas
This Christmas season, Philips Lighting brings brighter homes within closer reach of Filipino families with a nationwide price markdown of up to 50% across selected LED lighting products. More than a seasonal offer, this initiative represents a long-term commitment to making trusted, energy-efficient lighting more affordable for households across the Philippines.
Score up to 1 million Rewards Points with your Christmas bonus!
This holiday season, your Christmas bonus could be the start of something truly rewarding. With BDO’s Holiday Million Rewards Raffle promo, saving smart might just make you a Rewards Points millionaire!
Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Sustainable Gifts for Hikers, Travelers & Urban Explorers
This Christmas, skip the disposable trends and give a gift that goes the distance. deuter, the pioneer in backpack innovation since 1898, is proud to share its 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. Curated for the explorers, the movers, and the jet-setters in your life, this collection features German-engineered essentials designed for taking comfort to extremes, whether on a mountain peak or a city street.
Security Bank strengthens nationwide presence with 372 branches
Security Bank Corporation continues to advance its reach and make banking more accessible to Filipinos with the opening of eight new branches in November alone, bringing its nationwide branch network to 372 branches.