Alyssa Divina
Alyssa Divina pens blog articles about a wide range of topics, such as money matters and government transactions in the Philippines.
Prior to joining Digido Finance Corp., she served as a journalist for Charlton Media Group, a business news magazine, for two years.
She holds a degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
Author posts
January 20, 2023
What are the in demand jobs in the Philippines?
The Philippines is a country of smart and hard-working people. The economy is growing, and it is high time you know which jobs have a high demand. This way, you can make the right decision about...
January 9, 2023
: What is?
Loan in 15 minutes is a short-term form of borrowing that provides a fast decision and a quick payout. When your available cash is low, and your source of cash will take several days to come, applying for loans in...
December 16, 2022
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) in the Philippines is a payment option available to customers in the Philippines, allowing consumers to purchase items now and pay for them over time instead.
One of the main advantages of BNPL is that consumers do...
November 15, 2022
Employees are always on the lookout for higher compensation to fight inflation and keep up with the rising cost of living. Whether you are a fresh graduate or employed but looking for greener pastures, it is important to know how much a job pays. As...
November 11, 2022
Death is just as important as birth. If you have been given a life, it will eventually be taken from you. Death will always come when the time comes. Dying can be expensive and usually, the financial burden lies with the family of the deceased....
October 6, 2022
The LTO, meaning the Land Transportation Office, uses the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) to integrate and streamline all LTO online services into one portal.
Using the LTMS online portal, you can apply and renew your license, pay...
September 30, 2022
About Metrobank Philippines
Metrobank is one of the Philippines’ largest universal banks. It offers savings accounts, loans, credit cards, remittance services, investments, bancassurance, business banking and private wealth...
About HSBC Philippines
HSBC Philippines is the local arm of HSBC, one of the world’s largest multinational banks. According to its website, HSBC has been providing banking services in the Philippines for over 140 years.
HSBC Philippines offers...
September 5, 2022
What is PRC LERIS?
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has made it easier for Filipinos to manage
Through the PRC Licensure Examination and Registration Information System (LERIS), you can register for a PRC ID or license, renew your...
September 1, 2022
The Philippine postal ID is one of the easiest to get here in the country. Due to its relative ease and convenience, many Filipinos line up at post offices and government booths around the country to apply for one.
It is a widely-accepted...
August 25, 2022
About Maybank Philippines
Maybank Philippines is a commercial bank that offers personal banking and corporate banking services to Filipinos nationwide.
They have savings accounts, loans, credit cards, investments, dedicated banking, remittance,...
About Security Bank
Security Bank is a Filipino universal bank that serves retail customers and businesses.
Just like other Filipino banks, Security Bank has debit cards, credit cards, savings accounts, loans and investments.
You can easily...
August 15, 2022
About Robinsons Bank
Established in 1997, Robinson Bank is the financial services arm of JG Summit Holdings, Inc. (JGSHI). It is a sister company of Robinsons Land, Universal Robina and Cebu Pacific, among others.
Robinsons Bank offers personal...
About PNB
Established on July 22, 1916, the Philippine National Bank (or PNB for short) is one of the country’s biggest universal banks. At first, it was established to provide financial services and support the country’s agricultural sector,...
July 25, 2022
What is the SSS Disability Benefit?
The SSS disability benefit is a cash benefit given to SSS members who have a permanent disability, whether partial or total. It can be given as either a monthly pension or a lump sum amount.
To qualify for the...
July 21, 2022
In the Philippines, a police clearance is a document issued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) that certifies that an individual has no criminal or derogatory record based on the police database.
There are two types of PNP clearances: the...
Being a single mom or a single dad can be challenging but rewarding. After all, it has been proven time and time again that single parents can guide their children into being productive members of society even outside the confines of marriage or...
As costs of living continue to rise, it’s no wonder that more and more people are thinking about starting a successful business here in the Philippines. There are lots of opportunities, and after all, who doesn’t want to earn more money and have...
July 4, 2022
A certificate of employment is one of the most important documents that you can have in the Philippines. It gives details about the type of work that you’re doing and for how long you have been doing it. It is a required document by banks and...
July 1, 2022
Having a baby can be a tiring and rewarding experience at the same time. Parents feel a sense of accomplishment every time they see their child hit every milestone in preparation for life. They are prepared to sacrifice everything in order to give...
June 29, 2022
What is an SSS pension?
The pension is a monthly monetary benefit that the Social Security System (SSS) of the Philippines gives out to its members prior to the semester of retirement. This can be a monthly pension or a lump sum benefit.
The...
June 27, 2022
A cedula or community tax certificate (CTC) is perhaps one of the most important documents that you can get in this country. You can use it as proof of identification, to pay your taxes, and as certification that you have indeed paid your...
June 23, 2022
Death is such a taboo topic in the Philippines that it makes people uncomfortable to even think about it. Nobody likes to think that their lives are going to end at some point, no matter how absolutely...
June 22, 2022
Financial planning has never been more essential than it is now. With rising uncertainties and costs of living, any misstep can have a huge impact on your finances and can set you back months, if not years.
With a financial roadmap, you can...
Filipino food is such an integral part of our day to day life. For beginners, it satisfies our hunger, keeps us on the go, and can be used to forge societal connections. More than that, Filipino food speaks largely about who we are as people and as...
June 15, 2022
Established in 1935, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are the country’s military force, consisting of the three main branches: the Philippine Army (PA), the Philippine Air Force (PAF), and the Philippine Navy (PN).
As described by its...
June 6, 2022
Nurses in the Philippines are important pillars of the country’s healthcare system. They are frontliners in every sense of the word: they are the first to give aid and care for the sick and injured. Along with other healthcare workers, they work...
June 3, 2022
The Philippine Coast Guard occupies an important role in Philippine society and sovereignty. They patrol our waters, conducting safety operations and protecting our maritime resources. They put their lives on the line just to be able to accomplish...
May 31, 2022
Teachers play a very special and important role in the Philippines. They are tasked with shaping young minds, giving them a solid foundation for future education and work. Since a lot more students attend public schools in the Philippines, public...
As a country surrounded by large bodies of water, the Philippines needs a strong and capable navy to defend its borders and territories against intrusions coming from the sea. This is where the Philippine Navy comes in. The Navy deploys and manages...
April 29, 2022
It is now very easy and convenient to top up or receive money on your GCash account straight from a bank account. No need to fill out physical forms or go to bank branches anymore! Transactions can be done through bank websites and apps, and they...
April 11, 2022
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is the government body tasked to prevent the entry and spread of dangerous drugs in the country. The PDEA also helps prosecute criminals involved in the drug trade in the country.
The drug trade is dangerous...
PLDT, and a stable Internet connection in general (1), has become an important component of our lives, especially as remote work and schooling became the norm amidst the pandemic.
Being away from our workplaces and schools have required us to be...
April 4, 2022
The Bureau of Corrections fulfills a heavy responsibility in Philippine society: to ensure that criminal offenders in the country are being reformed and rehabilitated within the walls of its seven prisons and penal farms scattered across the...
February 8, 2021
Employees in the Philippines have rights. There are laws that state how much an employer should pay his or her employee per day. But how much is the monthly minimum wage in the Philippines 2023?
The minimum wage law in the Philippines does not...
October 29, 2020
Employees are always on the lookout for higher compensation to fight inflation and keep up with the rising cost of living. Whether you are a fresh graduate or employed but looking for greener pastures, it is important to know how much a job pays. As...