Metrobank has launched Moneygurado, a campaign in line with its goal of instilling financial

mindfulness among Filipinos and a docuseries that brings practical money guidance closer

to Filipinos by grounding it in real-life stories, cultural realities, and everyday experiences.

Derived from “manigurado,” which means “to make sure” in Filipino, Moneygurado blends

“money” and “sigurado,” capturing the goal of being confident, informed, and protected in

every financial decision. It brings together everyday money management and fraud

awareness, while taking a different approach—starting not with rules or tips, but with real

Filipino experiences that reflect how people think and feel about money.

This builds on Metrobank’s long-standing advocacy of helping Filipinos grow and take

control of their finances by translating concepts into everyday behaviors: planning ahead,

spending with intention, protecting what they have, and staying open to opportunities for

growth. Moneygurado positions financial mindfulness as a practical mindset that empowers

individuals to navigate uncertainty with greater clarity, confidence, and control.

This initiative comes at a time when financial pressures are becoming more pronounced.

Rising fuel prices, increasing cost of goods, and shifting economic conditions continue to

affect household budgets, reinforcing the need to move from reactive habits to more

deliberate financial decisions—from “bahala na” to “sigurado.”

“Moneygurado is about helping Filipinos become more intentional with their money by

understanding the ‘why’ behind their decisions,” said Metrobank Chief Marketing Officer Digs

Dimagiba. “By starting with real stories that reflect everyday realities, we make these

conversations more relatable—and ultimately more actionable.”

Moneygurado: A docuseries grounded in real Filipino experiences

At the heart of the campaign is the Moneygurado docuseries, which explores money through

real-life Filipino stories, unpacking how culture shapes financial behavior across debt,

spending, saving, and resilience.

Instead of prescribing rules, the series examines how deeply rooted values—such as

katatagan (resilience), hiya (shame), pakikisama (fellowship), and utang na loob (debt of

gratitude)—influence how Filipinos save, spend, borrow, and give. While these values define

identity, they can also lead to habits that put short-term social obligations ahead of long-term

financial resilience.

The premiere episode, “Kapit Lang: The Filipino Way of Surviving,” features entrepreneur

Audrey Cruz, founder of OnlyPans Taqueria in Poblacion, Makati. What began as a

pandemic food delivery concept quickly grew into a thriving business—until a fire forced

them to start over.

Her story highlights a familiar Filipino trait: katatagan or resilience. But it also underscores a

deeper insight—survival alone is not enough without preparation. True financial resilience

comes from intentional habits built before a crisis, not during it. By grounding insights in

stories like this, Moneygurado reframes resilience from simply enduring challenges to

preparing for them with purpose.

Upcoming episodes continue this exploration through different lenses: “Utang sa Pelikula:

Self-Worth and Borrowing,” featuring director Jose Javier Reyes; “The Price of Hiya,”

featuring historian Xiao Chua; and “Alkansya: The Filipino Art of Waiting,” featuring author

Michelline Suarez.

While Moneygurado begins with stories, its purpose is to help Filipinos translate insight into

action. Across the series, familiar financial behaviors are revisited through a more mindful

lens—encouraging more purposeful borrowing, disciplined spending, goal-based saving, and

a more intentional approach to resilience.

“Real progress starts when people see themselves in the story,” Dimagiba added.

“Moneygurado is designed to meet Filipinos where they are—acknowledging their realities

and helping them move forward with practical, meaningful actions.”

In the coming months, Metrobank will roll out additional Moneygurado episodes alongside

accessible learning materials for students, families, and communities through its Earnest

website, https://earnest.metrobank.com.ph/moneygurado.