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Tax explainer

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Final Withholding Tax explained: the 20% cut on savings interest in the Philippines

Learn how the 20% final withholding tax reduces bank interest, what products are taxed, and what the tax-exempt exceptions mean.

8 min readApr 13, 2026

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Safety guide

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PDIC insurance explained: how your deposits are protected

Understand the PHP 1,000,000 PDIC coverage limit, what it protects, and how to split deposits above the cap.

7 min readApr 13, 2026

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Mechanics guide

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How time deposits, T-Bills, and UITFs work in the Philippines

Learn the tradeoffs between locked bank deposits, government securities, and pooled investment funds.

9 min readApr 13, 2026

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