The Kitchen Mom by dhess

  From Threads to Reddit, budget-conscious Filipinos are turning to pandamart for up to 50% off essentials and upcoming piso sale From Threads posts highlighting sulit grocery finds to Reddit communities trading practical financial tips, more Filipinos are sharing digital “hacks” to help stretch household budgets. Among the deals gaining traction online are pandamart’s grocery promos, which users have been sharing as cost-effective ways to save on everyday essentials. “Nag-trend na bigla tong pandamart dito sa Threads ngayong week & honestly in this economy? Sulit to!” one Threads user wrote online, while another posted, “This isn’t just a trend, this promo is a lifesaver in this economy!” after sharing a discounted pandamart grocery haul. As rising everyday expenses continue to shape how households plan their weekly spending, many consumers are looking not just for discounts, but for smarter and more convenient ways to manage daily errands. For some, that means finding ways to...

  Almost every Filipino neighborhood has one. A sari-sari store tucked beside a family home. A small storefront where neighbors stop to buy everyday essentials, catch up with one another, or quickly pay for load before heading home. For decades, these community businesses have quietly become part of daily life across the Philippines, built through trust, consistency, and relationships formed one customer at a time. Today, many of these small businesses are evolving together with the communities they serve. Some now offer bills payment, cash-in and cash-out services, and mobile load in addition to traditional store items. Others have expanded into online selling, using digital tools to help manage transactions and support growing negosyo needs. For entrepreneurs like Nemia Rontal in Bocaue, Bulacan and Wilma Manalastas, adapting to these changes became part of growing their negosyo while creating more stability for their families through Maya Business. Before becoming one of the tru...

MANILA, Philippines, 29 May 2026 – Leading Philippines-based residency-by-investment consultancy Golden Visa Centrale (GVC) kicks off its June Roadshow, highlighting a comprehensive look at premier opportunities in Portugal and Greece. Join the more than 400 families who have started their golden visa applications and enhance your global mobility. Vicky Luis, Co-founder and President of Golden Visa Centrale, will lead the sessions, providing detailed insights into each program’s residency benefits and investment potential: Portugal: Invest €500,000 in a private equity fund backed by prime real estate in Lisbon’s central business district. This offers a pathway to citizenship in five years with a minimal stay requirement of just seven days per year. Greece: Invest €250,000 in a property in Athens, located in the upscale Kastella neighborhood overlooking the Port of Mikrolimano. This prime location offers a vibrant lifestyle filled with Mediterranean charm and provides a strategic blend ...

  For many franchisees of TGP, building a business began with a practical goal: to create a stable livelihood for their families. But over time, their decision to franchise became more than a path to growth. It became a way to serve communities by helping make affordable medicine more accessible to the people who need it most. For franchise owners in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija and Bacolod City, their TGP journey was shaped by the same questions many aspiring entrepreneurs ask: What do you want to build? What kind of life do you want for your family? How can you create something that truly makes a difference? In Cabanatuan City, husband and wife Jul and Beverly De Guzman were already managing small businesses before joining TGP. What drew them to the brand was its clear sense of purpose. “Before joining TGP, my wife and I were already running small businesses together. We were young, learning, and trying to figure out what kind of work truly mattered to us,” said Jul De Guzman. “W...