Usually, saving money feels quiet and slow. You save money and believe it will be important in the future. But when nothing changes immediately, it’s simple to forget or give up completely.

 

That is exactly what Maya, the #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform in the Philippines, is calling out in its latest video starring Julia Barretto and Maris Racal. It’s a wake-up call for Filipinos: your savings can reward you daily if you put it where it earns.

 

The Filipino Dream: “Masampal ng Pera.”

Let’s be real: every Filipino has joked about it at least once. “Sana masampal ng pera.” Not out of drama, but out of desire. Because money hitting you means finally showing up.

 

Maya taps into that very Filipino fantasy and bring it to life through a playful sampalan. In the video, Julia and Maris literally slap each other with money, turning a familiar pop-culture moment into a metaphor for what daily interest feels like when your saving is actually working.

 Watch what went down in the sampalan showdown of Maris and Julia:

The new year often starts with good intentions: setting saving goals, cutting back on expenses, and recovering from holiday spending. But as routines pick up again, daily demands do not slow down. Convenience remains essential, even as budgets feel tighter.

 

From January 22 to 31, Pro Weeks makes a timely return, giving pandapro subscribers access to exclusive, limited-time deals on food delivery, groceries, and pick-up orders. It reinforces that saving does not have to mean sacrificing convenience, especially as many continue to manage post-holiday expenses.

 

Better Value in Everyday Orders

Being a content creator is exciting and fulfilling, but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. From thinking of content ideas, meeting deadlines, collaborating with brands, to balancing personal life, it’s easy to feel lost without a clear plan. That is why yearly planning is a game-changer for content creators.

 

As someone who juggles content creation, blogging, and real-life responsibilities, I’ve learned that planning ahead doesn’t kill creativity. It actually frees it.

 

Why You Should Plan Your Year Ahead

Planning your year gives you a clear direction. Instead of constantly asking, “Anon a naman ang ipopost ko?”, you already have a roadmap to follow.

 

Here are a few reasons why yearly planning matters:

 

Last November 29, 2025, I experienced one of the most unforgettable nights of my blogging journey. During the Davao Bloggers Society, GALA FOR A CAUSE: Where Glamour Meets Giving, I was honored to receive two trophies at the Davao Blog Awards 2025: The Best Special Interest Blog and the Best Breakthrough Blogger of the Year. It still feels surreal as I write this. This moment is a huge check on my bucket list. I’ve been nominated several times in this awarding body, and while those nominations already meant so much to me, I quietly kept hoping that maybe one day, my time would come. And it did.

 

My Blogging Journey: From Online Diary to Creative Space