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A vibrant community gathering for a feeding program, with children and adults seated eagerly in a local basketball court, showcasing unity and support. Before I started teaching financial literacy through Elevate Cents, I had the opportunity to take part in a community feeding program in my Manila, Philippines. At first, I thought the experience would mainly be about helping provide food and support to families in the community. But after being there, I realized it became much more than that....

TikTok Made Me Buy It: Exploring the Influence of Social Media on Spending Habits—From trends and online shopping to influencer impact and peer pressure, discover how platforms transform our purchasing decisions." Let’s be honest: most of us are on social media every day. Whether it is TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, or just scrolling through posts and stories, social media is a big part of our lives. We use it to watch videos, message friends, follow trends, laugh at memes, and see...

I just concluded a conversation with Ms. Robbie Go, Country Head of UBS Philippines, and our discussion reinforced how important long-term financial thinking is to building real economic security in the Philippines. Ms. Go explained that many Filipinos are hardworking, creative, and naturally entrepreneurial, but often struggle to plan far into the future when it comes to money. She connected this not only to culture, but also to gaps in formal education, since basic financial concepts like...