Happy Ruby Jubilee to our EDSA People Power Revolution! Yup! It’s been 40 years! Sana nga, LIFE BEGINS AT 40 na tayo.

During my recent visit to the ancestral home of our national hero, Jose Rizal, the Social Pyramid posted on the wall near the entrance got me into thinking if our society has improved from those days in the late 1800s. Sharing with you this podcast about my reflection on it. Listen.

Forty years ago, the Filipino people did the extraordinary: we toppled a dictatorship with nothing but courage and conscience. It was a global masterclass in peaceful revolution.

Yet today, we find ourselves asking a heavy question: If we were capable of such greatness then, why is shared prosperity still so elusive now?

In this podcast, I mentioned the four influential leaders—Amando Tetangco Jr., Erin Tañada, Rapa Lopa, and Cesar Purisima—dissect our journey from 1986 to today. Through their insights and my own "Family Parallelisms," we explore why freedom was only the beginning, and why the "boring" work of building institutions and breaking patronage is the key to our next forty years.

If the first forty years gave us our voice, the next forty must give us our maturity. Listen now.

Can a few lines of verse actually change how you navigate your hardest days?In this episode, we sit down with Amazon bestselling author Michelle Ayon Navajas to peel back the layers of poetry and life. We often think of poetry as something found in dusty textbooks, but Michelle reminds us that poetry is the language of the human heart—it’s how we process grief, celebrate love, and find a rhythm in the chaos of modern living.

Whether you’re a lifelong reader of verse or someone who hasn't picked up a poem since high school, this conversation will change the way you look at the world around you.In This Episode, We Discuss:The Healing Power of Words: Why poetry is a vital tool for emotional resilience.From Life to Page: How Michelle transforms personal experiences into bestselling collections. Finding Your Voice: Advice for anyone struggling to express their "unspoken" truths. The Modern Muse: How poetry stays relevant in a fast-paced, digital world.

About Our GuestMichelle Ayon Navajas is an Amazon bestselling author known for her evocative and soul-stirring poetry. Her work resonates with a global audience, bridging the gap between literary art and the raw, relatable experiences of daily life.

And just like that, Buwan ng Feb-ibig na! Here’s my podcast for today inspired by the love month, my interview with a best-selling poet, and of course discussed from the POV of High FQ! Listen with your loved one. And that loved one need not be another person but yourself.

This podcast explores the Philippines' "demographic sweet spot"—a window of economic opportunity that risks being lost to corruption and a looming aging population. Warning that the country may "get old before it gets rich," the author urges readers to secure their own financial future through intentional saving, automation, and self-investment, rather than waiting for systemic national change. Listen.

Is your "Emotional Emong" winning the battle for your wallet? 💸

We start the year motivated, but as soon as work gets busy or a family emergency pops up, our "tidy" Excel sheets go out the window.

The article I just read shared a game-changing perspective: Automation beats discipline. By automating your "Pay Yourself First" habit, you ensure your financial goals stay on track even when life gets messy.

It’s time to move from "trying harder" to "designing smarter." Listen.

Traffic vs. Ties. Every Filipino makes the calculation: avoid the commute or attend the reunion? This episode unpacks the economics of social withdrawal, arguing that the value of social capital and shared memories far outweighs the cost of the jam. Discover how to 'prepay' the traffic mentally and redefine productivity on the road to make sure you show up for the people who matter.

Last Saturday, the Singson Auditorium at the Ateneo campus was filled with energy and cheer, thanks to the people who showed up for friendship, community, and purpose. As the current president of SAGE (Samahan ng mga Atenistang Graduate ng Economics at Management Economics), it gave me great joy to welcome alumni across generations, professors, staff, students, and friends who made time to come home.

Take a deep breath. If you’re feeling heavy today—physically, financially, or emotionally—you are not alone. December asks a lot of us. It asks for our money, our energy, and our memories. Today, we’re going to gently explore why we tend to 'over-do' everything this month, and how we can invite a little bit of peace back into the process. You don't have to do it all. Listen.

Beyond financial literacy, why strong systems are key to a secure financial future. Listen to the highlights from the PES Conference panel!