10 Essential Filipino Youtubers and Podcasters to Get Your Finances Together

The road to financial independence can be long and difficult, even more so when you don’t have the right tools to nudge you forward. Whether you’re new to the workforce or a 30-something still trying to find your footing, it’s never too late to learn the ropes of money management. 

Here are ten Filipino YouTubers and Podcasters who can give you tips on where to start. 

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Marvin Germo | Marvin Germo

If you’re looking for guidance on investing in the stock market, Marvin Germo is your guy. A trader himself, his years of expertise have also led him to author multiple books that break down financial concepts in a basic yet comprehensive way. He also shares much of this knowledge on his YouTube and Tiktok channels, where he coaches his audience about all things investment-related—where to start, how to expand, and what not to do. 

Vince Rapisura | #UsapangPera

Staying true to his tagline “Ang pagyaman, napag-aaralan!”, Vince Rapisura uses his YouTube platform to discuss different ways of money management. His Usapang Pera series, which has now run for three seasons, tackles tips, hacks, and his personal experiences on saving, investing, and maximizing your insurance. The show has featured guests like journalist Atom Araullo and beauty queens Venus Raj, Nicole Cordoves, and Rabiya Mateo. Rapisura has also established SEDPI, a social enterprise that provides literacy training to low-income OFWs across the world.  

Pinky De Leon-Intal | My Finance MD

“How’s your financial health?” is the question Dr. Pinky De Leon-Intal asks her clients—or are they patients? Using her background as a board-certified physician, registered financial consultant, certified investment solicitor, and associate estate planner to give helpful health insurance and retirement advice and break down taxpaying basics. She shares all of this on her website and YouTube channel, My Finance MD. 

Charm de Leon | Ready2Adult PH

Anchored on the idea that adulting doesn’t have to be difficult, Charm De Leon founded her YouTube channel Charm de Leon (previously Ready2Adult Ph) to share content about personal finance, entrepreneurship, and adulting. She posted her first video—talking about how she tripled her savings—in 2019 and has since then shared more tips about investing, buying property, and budgeting. And if there’s any need for proof that she knows her stuff, the 11 streams of income she has built in the last 7 years should speak for themselves.

Thea Sy Bautista 

Despite being a lifestyle vlogger, Thea Sy Bautista found a YouTube following after sharing her financial journey. She primarily posts content that talks about how to track expenses and efficient ways to maximize your budget, whether for personal spending, insurance, or real estate. If you need complicated financial concepts explained in an easy-going, digestible way, Bautista’s channel may be the perfect fit for you. 

Randell Tiongson | Randell’s Recipes for a Brighter Future

Whoever thought steak can be used as a metaphor for investing? This is exactly what Randell Tiongson does on his YouTube channel. In the series “Randell’s Recipes for a Brighter Future,” he likens concepts to food and gives personal finance tips while cooking. With almost 30 years of experience in the industry, he’s the person to turn to for wisdom on money management.  

Fitz Villafuerte | Ready To Be Rich

In his YouTube channel Ready To Be Rich, Fitz Villafuerte not only motivates you to pursue a life of abundance but also stresses the importance of investing in yourself. He says having the right mindset is the first pit stop to financial success.

And if you’re more of an auditory learner, fret not. Villafuerte also has a podcast called The 80 Percent where he talks about smart money habits and worthy investments. 

Ronster Baetiong | Hustleshare

Podcast Network Asia founder Ronster Baetiong also hosts his very own podcast, Hustleshare. Baetiong has long been recognized as the go-to media man for all things related to Philippine startups. At Hustleshare, he features the stories of entrepreneurs who share the trials and tribulations they faced while trying to get their respective ‘hustles’ off the ground. Recent episodes involve discussions on the world of capital markets, how to leverage artificial intelligence in your business, and more.

Jay Adrian Tolentino | Pera & Purpose

An independent financial coach based in Dubai, UAE, Jay Adrian Tolentino, also known as Kuya Jay, is another podcaster to take note of. In his first year as an OFW, he got scammed and lost capital on various investments. This propelled him to work as a consultant for a brokerage firm and become a financial literacy advocate. Now, he hosts Pera & Purpose podcast, where he talks about investments and how to live a debt-free life.

Sean Si | The Leadership Stack

Last on the list is Sean Si’s The Leadership Stack podcast—your go-to for some leadership tips that could pave the way for a better profit margin. As a CEO-at-22 and now leader of three companies himself, Si empowers listeners to improve their businesses by discussing the unique value of emotional intelligence.