The (Not A) Princess Diaries

In this episode, I share how I budget weekly, what I spend my salary on, how I save, and the ways I’ve started to invest my money on. I also share some tips on opening a bank account, ways to invest via Pag-ibig MP2 and GInvest, getting an insurance, and more! If you’re reading this, please always stay healthy and safe! X

Links!!!

1. How to open a Unionbank account: https://www.unionbankph.com/unionbankonline/open-an-account

2. Know more about Pag-Ibig MP2: https://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/Membership_ModifiedPagIBIG2.html#-1v

3. How to be verified on Gcash: https://www.gcash.com/get-verified

4. Know more about GSave: https://www.gcash.com/services/save-money#:~:text=Setup%20your%20account-,quickly,to%20all%20Save%20Money%20features!

5. What is GInvest? https://help.gcash.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017887053-What-is-GInvest-

6. How to invest via GInvest: https://www.gcash.com/services/investments

7. What is GInsure? https://help.gcash.com/hc/en-us/articles/900003403566-What-is-GInsure-

8. Know more about availing Insurance via SMS: https://www.gcash.com/smsinsure

9. Insurance of Dengue with free COVID-19 cover via GCash: https://www.gcash.com/singlife-dengue-with-free-covid-19-cover

10. Know more about Gredit: https://www.gcash.com/how-to-use-gcredit

11. My Carousell account: https://www.carousell.ph/katebaylon

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I answer questions sent in by friends and listeners and I talk about dating when you’re an adult, balancing work and personal life, handling stress, my perfect day, what’s next for my podcast, and more! Thank you, friends, for sending in your questions. <3

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I talk about the reality of applying for jobs, working on an occupation that is not related to the program I’ve graduated from, career mismatch, dream jobs, opportunities, and more. This episode was recommended by a listener! Thank you so much, Denise. :) Don’t forget to send in your questions for our 10th episode!

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I share stories of living away from home, learning how to be independent, discovering myself, and overcoming my fears as I become more responsible. I also invited friends and listeners, Jael Sabio and Alvirie Bermejo, as guests, to share their own stories and experiences regarding this episode’s topic. Thank you, Jael and Alvirie!

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I invited a bunch of my good friends to share and answer questions about the adult life, how they coped, what their expectations and realizations are, and more! I hope you learn a ‘lil something from this episode, and know that you are not alone in trekking this journey called life. 

I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU FULL OF LOVE to all my friends that gave time and said yes to answering these questions! 

Thank you, 

🤍Jan Jericka Malate 

🤍 Maria Krishna Jove 

🤍 Marielle Louise Ventura 

🤍 Alexi Dayap 

🤍 Louise Dianne Llorin 

🤍 Angela Herrera 

🤍 Azeleen Buela 

🤍 Charlotte Doctor 

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My good friend, Joseph Vince Claudio, joins us as we celebrate Pride Month where he shares what Pride means to him, his gay awakening moment, the fear of coming out, sexual orientation and gender fluidity, how far we still have to go in acknowledging the community, and more! 

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I share a list of the people and things I'm most thankful for and the small wins that have happened in my life and how I learned to acknowledge and be content with every blessing I have now, no matter how little or big.

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In this episode, I talk about climate change and how it has put us on a crisis that can heavily cost us and our planet, in the future. I also encourage you to talk about it to everyone you know and collectively sound the alarm for action because there is no better time to act than NOW.

For a more detailed and better explanation of climate change and the climate crisis, listen to scientist and activist, Dr. Ciaran O’Caroll’s Climate Change for Beginners podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rV5QAmh9CHTcXoTkeSVOt?si=ZpoDLDXZQYCdvEIsw60WTg

Sources:

1. What is climate change? A really simple guide by BBC News, https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-24021772

2. Greenhouse effect by Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, https://www.environment.gov.au/climate-change/climate-science-data/climate-science/greenhouse-effect#:~:text=The%20greenhouse%20effect%20is%20a,re%2Dradiated%20by%20greenhouse%20gases.&text=The%20absorbed%20energy%20warms%20the%20atmosphere%20and%20the%20surface%20of%20the%20Earth

3. 2020 Tied for Warmest Year on Record, Nasa Analysis shows by NASA, https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/2020-tied-for-warmest-year-on-record-nasa-analysis-shows/#:~:text=Globally%2C%202020%20was%20the%20hottest,degrees%20Fahrenheit%20since%20the%201880s.

4. Climate of the Philippines by DOST PAGASA, http://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/information/climate-philippines#:~:text=Based%20on%20the%20average%20of,mean%20temperature%20of%2028.3oC.

5. Climate Risk Profile by ClimateLinks, https://www.climatelinks.org/resources/climate-risk-profile-philippines#:~:text=The%20Philippines%20is%20highly%20vulnerable,rising%20temperatures%20and%20extreme%20rainfall.&text=The%20Philippines%20lies%20in%20the,which%207%E2%80%939%20make%20landfall.

6. Metro Manila cities will sink by 2050 by nikka.cg (on Instagram), Bit.ly/nikkacg

7. Climate Change and Typhoons in the Philippines: Extreme Weather Events in the Anthropocene by Shawn Marshall, https://researchgate.net/publication/325187304_Climate_Change_and_Typhoons_in_the_Philippines_Extreme_Weather_Events_in_the_Anthropocene

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I share my insecurities, my long battle with acne, my skin color, body size, owning up to the hurtful words I’ve said to other people, and the long process of self-love I’ve had to go through.

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I share my first ever salary, a viral tweet about a fresh grad’s asking pay, and how I keep a clear head and be mentally strong despite hectic work and changing environment.

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