Mga KaSosyo at KaNegosyo, may bonggang balita ako for all of us! Pag-IBIG Fund collections have reached an incredible P67 billion in just the first nine months of 2023. Grabe, ‘di ba? Para itong lovestory na hindi mo inexpect na magiging blockbuster hit!

In the midst of our daily struggles and dreams of a better tomorrow, marami sa atin ang naghanap ng paraan para mag-save more. And guess what? Ang effort natin, nagbunga na! More members have stepped up their savings game, contributing more than the minimum required sa Pag-IBIG monthly savings. Para itong diet plan na instead of losing pounds, we’re gaining big in savings!

Sabihin na nating gusto natin lahat ng tsismis tungkol dito. So here’s the lowdown: Ang total savings reached a whopping P66.73 billion, which is a 10% increase compared to last year. Parang love that grows stronger with time, ‘di ba?

Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar, the head of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), and the Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees, was like a proud parent announcing this achievement. Sabi niya, this is a sign na ang tiwala ng Pinoy sa Pag-IBIG savings programs is stronger than ever. At syempre, with more savings, more kababayan natin ang makaka-avail ng home loans and short-term loans. Parang love life lang, the more you invest, the more you receive.

Pero teka, may special mention tayo dito: Ang Regular Savings and the voluntary MP2 Savings, parehong kumikinang with new record-highs! Regular Savings reached P31.6 billion, up by 7% from last year. Ang galing, ‘no? Pero wait, there’s more: MP2 Savings, yung voluntary savings natin, hit P35.13 billion, a 14% jump from last year. Parang yung unexpected bonus sa trabaho na bigla na lang dumating!

CEO Marilene C. Acosta of Pag-IBIG Fund, shared that the trust of members in their programs stems from competitive returns sa savings over the years. It’s like that reliable friend na hindi ka iniiwan sa ere. They promise to keep managing our hard-earned savings with utmost care. Ito yung klase ng commitment na hanap natin, ‘di ba?

So, what’s the take-home from all this? It’s simple. Kung committed tayo at focused sa ating financial goals, kahit small savings, lumalaki. Parang pag-ibig, ‘pag inalagaan, lumalago.

Kaya naman, don’t forget to keep on saving and trusting the process. Investing in ourselves and our future is like a love affair that never goes out of style. So go on, make your savings count!

Ako si Sir Vince, financial guro at your service. Ang pagyaman, napag-aaralan at napagtutulungan!