Cebuana Lhuillier has always been at the pinnacle of serving the Filipino people for over three decades. While many still see the company as a mere channel for pawning services, they actually offer more, in terms of financials. One of their main services is Microsavings, which aims to provide easier banking access to Filipinos. The…

The Filipinos’ endurance and resiliency are immeasurable. Say what you will about the economy, but Filipinos will always endure, no matter what. But these amazing feats of strength are not without its supporting traits, mainly, the Filipino camaraderie and love for family. Often, we find ourselves engulfed within a financial crisis, yet, we still have…

Pawning – Looking up its mere definition would lead you to the sentence which describes it as the act of “depositing (an object) with a pawnbroker as security for money lent.” This act is most common here in the Philippines, with many of our fellow Filipinos facing an insurmountable heap of expenses, debt, and bills.…

Stay Safe! – A common statement that you’d usually receive from your family, friends, and loved ones during the quarantine period. If you were already cautious even before COVID-19 hit our nation, then obviously it may be easier for you to adjust to the “new normal,” but if you were as carefree and complacent as…

Unprepared – a word which would best describe everyone when COVID-19 first hit our shores. Yes, we’ve been hearing news about the virus since the beginning of 2020, but the tough realization came at a rapid pace around the middle of March. Many Filipinos did not expect the viral infection to spread that fast, not…

The current pandemic brought many changes, not just in our country, but throughout the world as well. Our lifestyles, our work routines, our commute, and even the way we spend our money has dramatically changed overnight. Understandably, it may take a while before people can fully adjust to these changes. It is never an easy…