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Five Investment Lessons From The Odyssey: How to Survive the Long Journey to Wealth

FinancialAdviser.ph — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:06:45 +0000

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has introduced a new generation to one of the oldest survival stories ever told. The film, which opened in cinemas on July 17, follows Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. His journey takes 10 years and exposes him to storms, monsters, temptation, [...]

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What Spider-Man’s Blockbuster Comeback Could Mean for the Philippine Economy and the PSE

Stewie Go — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:51:24 +0000

Spider-Man: Brand New Day did more than revive interest in superhero movies last weekend. It also raised an intriguing question about what the film’s extraordinary success might reveal about public confidence, consumer behavior and the direction of the global economy. According to studio estimates reported on Monday, the film generated about $355 million in the [...]

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Could The Next Philippine Financial Crisis Start In The Private Sector Instead Of Government Debt?

FinancialAdviser.ph — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:56:50 +0000

Every time concerns about the Philippine economy resurface, the same indicators usually dominate the discussion. Investors worry about the fiscal deficit, the national debt, the current account deficit, or whether the government’s borrowings have become too large. These measures are important, but according to a recent study by economists from De La Salle University, they [...]

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When Falling Blue Chips May Not Be a Buying Opportunity

FinancialAdviser.ph — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:58:28 +0000

In a recent Philippine Daily Inquirer column, Henry Ong, in his article “Are Falling Blue Chips Signaling Tougher Times Ahead?”, raised an important question confronting Philippine investors today. Many of the country’s largest listed companies now trade at valuations that would have seemed unthinkable just a few years ago. Several blue chips are trading below [...]

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A Financial Planner Says These 3 Principles Should Guide Every Investor

FinancialAdviser.ph — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:15:36 +0000

For many people, investing often feels complicated. Markets move unpredictably, economic news changes daily, and investors are constantly exposed to new strategies promising higher returns. With so much information available, it can be difficult to know which principles truly matter in building long-term wealth. According to Registered Financial Planner Karlo Biglang-Awa, successful investing does not [...]

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How ICTSI Is Reshaping the PSE Index

FinancialAdviser.ph — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:44:14 +0000

For decades, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) was largely driven by the country’s biggest conglomerates, banks and property developers. Companies such as SM Investments, BDO Unibank, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Ayala Corp., Ayala Land and SM Prime traditionally accounted for much of the market’s movement because of their enormous market capitalizations, but this [...]

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How a Bad Stock Tip Taught Wilson Sy His Most Important Investing Lesson

FinancialAdviser.ph — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:46:57 +0000

Before he became known as one of the Philippines’ most successful investors, Wilson Sy made a mistake that many investors continue to make today. He bought a stock because somebody told him to. The experience would cost him money, but it would also teach him a lesson that shaped the rest of his investing career. [...]

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What America’s Debt Problem Could Mean for the Philippine Economy

FinancialAdviser.ph — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:30:20 +0000

For decades, investors have assumed that central banks can always find a middle ground between fighting inflation and supporting economic growth. In a recent article titled “Interest Rates: Goldilocks’ Outcome or Hobson’s Choice?”, Prof. Janek Ratnatunga, CEO of CMA Australia and CMA ANZ, argues that this assumption may no longer hold. According to Ratnatunga, the [...]

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Why Singapore Is Winning Southeast Asia’s AI Race While the Philippines Falls Behind

FinancialAdviser.ph — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:07:57 +0000

For years, Southeast Asia’s technology story revolved around population growth, rising internet penetration, and the rapid expansion of digital consumers. Investors poured billions into e-commerce, fintech, ride-hailing, and online platforms across Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, and the rest of the region because many believed the next generation of technology giants would emerge from Southeast Asia’s massive [...]

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He Grew Up Around Money Decisions—Here’s What It Taught Him About Investing

FinancialAdviser.ph — Mon, 18 May 2026 03:28:22 +0000

John Roger Gan, a Registered Financial Planner, didn’t learn about money in the usual way. While most kids were still figuring out basic concepts, he was already exposed to business, finance, and decision-making at a young age. “My father used to bring me to Chamber of Commerce conferences when I was a kid,” he recalls. [...]

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