InvestEd References

InvestEd References

InvestEd

Term 2

Authored by:

The Investments Advisory Committee

WTF 5: Stock Brokerage Minimum Deposit
  • 2TradeAsia (F. Yap Securities Inc.). (n.d.). FAQs. https://www.2tradeasia.com/faqs

  • Abacus‑Sec. (n.d.). Home. Abacus Securities. https://abacus-sec.com/AP Securities Inc. (n.d.). About us.

  • AP Securities Inc. https://apsecuritiesinc.com.ph/about-us/BDO Securities. (n.d.).

  • BDO Securities. https://www.bdo.com.ph/bdo-securitiesChina Bank. (n.d.). Stock investing for beginners.

  • China Bank. https://www.chinabank.ph/stock-investing-for-beginnersCOL Financial Group, Inc. (n.d.). Open an account.

  • COL Financial. https://www.colfinancial.com/ape/Final2/home/open_an_account.aspFirst Metro Securities. (n.d.). Account opening FAQs. First Metro Securities. https://www.firstmetrosec.com.ph/fmsec/7-Account%20Opening%20FAQs

  • Investa Trade. (n.d.). Get started. Investa Trade. https://www.investa.trade/GetStarted/Luna Securities. (n.d.). Support.

  • Luna Securities. https://www.lunasecurities.com/support

  • Land Bank Securities, Inc. (n.d.). FAQs. Land Bank Securities. https://www.landbanksec.com/login/includes/faqs.asp

  • MyTrade (Abacus Securities). (n.d.). FAQs. https://www.mytrade.com.ph/faqs/Philstocks Financial, Inc. (n.d.). FAQ.

  • Philstocks. https://www.philstocks.ph/faq

  • PSE – Regina Capital Development Corporation. (n.d.). Trading participant information.

  • Philippine Stock Exchange. https://www.pse.com.ph/trading-participant-information-regina-capital-development-corporation/

  • UTrade (Unicapital Securities). (n.d.). FAQs. https://www.utradeph.com/faqs/

FTW 5: Stock Brokerage Minimum Deposit
  • Fernando, F. (2026, January 29). Minimum Deposits: What They Are and How They Work. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/minimum_deposit.asp

  • Royal, J. (2025, April 30). How to trade stocks: A beginner’s guide. Bankrate. https://www.bankrate.com/investing/how-to-trade-stocks/

DYK 3: 37 Online Trading Participants in the PSE
  • The Asset. (2013, October 9). PSE launches first online trading platform. The Asset.
    https://www.theasset.com/article/25301/pse-launches-first-online-trading-platform

  • The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. — PSE. (n.d.). The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. — PSE. https://www.pse.com.ph/directory/

WTF 4: Guide to Opening a Brokerage Account
  • COL Financial. (n.d.). Philippines. COL Financial. Retrieved February 4, 2026, from https://www.colfinancial.com/ape/final2/home/open_an_account.asp

  • First Metro Securities. (n.d.). FirstMetroSec. First Metro Securities - Trade Stocks Online. Retrieved February 4, 2026, from https://www.firstmetrosec.com.ph/fmsec/

FTW 4: Stock Brokers
  • Luthi, B. (2025, August 26). What is a stockbroker? https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-stockbroker/

  • Scott, G. (2025, October 4). Stockbroker Guide: Roles, Types, Requirements & Salaries Explained. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/stockbroker.asp

FTW 3: Time Deposit
  • Kagan, J. (2025, September 9). Time Deposit (aka Term Deposit): Definition and How It Works. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/timedeposit.asp

DYK 2: Filipino Bank Acc Stats (2019-2021)
  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. (2022, August 20). More than 50% of Filipinos now own a financial transaction account. Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas. https://www.bsp.gov.ph/SitePages/MediaAndResearch/MediaDisp.aspx?ItemId=6416

  • BusinessWorld. (2024, October 4). IMF bullish on PHL banking sector. BusinessWorldOnline. https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/2024/10/04/625712/imf-bullish-on-phl-banking-sector/

  • Royandoyan, R. (2025, August 25). Filipinos prefer e-wallets to banks as financial services entry point. Nikkei Asia. https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/filipinos-prefer-e-wallets-to-banks-as-financial-services-entry-point

WTF 2: Digital Bank January 2026 Game Plan
  • BPI Direct BanKo. (2026). TODO Savings. BanKo. https://www.banko.com.ph/pang-araw-araw/todo-savings

  • CIMB Bank Philippines, Inc. (2026). UpSave Account. https://www.cimbbank.com.ph/en/products/save/upsave.html

  • DiskarTech. (2026.). Savings. https://diskartech.ph/savings-3/

  • GoTyme Bank. (2026). Save and Invest. https://www.gotyme.com.ph/save-and-invest

  • MariBank Philippines, Inc. (2026). MARIBANK Savings Account. https://www.maribank.ph/product/savings

  • Maya Bank. (2026). Boost your Maya Savings interest all the way up to 15% p.a. https://www.mayabank.ph/highinterestsavings/

  • OwnBank. (2026). OwnBank – Philippine digitalized bank. https://www.ownbank.com/

  • Netbank. (2026). Netbank Mobile Peso Savers. https://netbank.ph/netbank-mobile-peso-savers/

  • Tonik Digital Bank, Inc. (2026). Stashes. https://tonikbank.com/savings-cards/stashes

  • UnionDigital Bank. (2026). Products – Savings. https://uniondigitalbank.io/en/products-savings

  • UNO Bank. (2026). High Interest Savings Account Philippines | Apply Online. https://www.uno.bank/savings-account/

FTW 2: Digital Banks
  • Digital Banking: definition, benefits, and challenges. (n.d.). https://developers.bri.co.id/en/news/digital-banking-definition-benefits-and-challenges

  • Online, digital, and mobile banking in the Philippines: What’s the difference? (n.d.). https://www.rcbc.com/best-online-banking-services-in-the-philippines

WTF 1: TIN Application for Students
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue. (n.d.). Primary registration: Application for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Bureau of Internal Revenue. Retrieved January 15, 2026, from https://www.bir.gov.ph/primary-registration

  • Globe Telecom. (2025, August 1). A first-time employee’s guide to TIN application. Globe. Retrieved January 15, 2026, from https://www.globe.com.ph/blog/tin-application-guide#requirements

IS Newsletter: December Issue
  • Anti‑Money Laundering Council. (2025, December 5). AMLC secures another freeze order against assets of a construction firm, entities, and individuals linked to flood control anomalies (Press release). http://www.amlc.gov.ph/images/PDFs/Main/PRESS%20RELEASE_05%20December%2025.pdf

  • Arbis, E. J. B. (2025, December 30). PSEi ends 2025 lower on thin holiday trading. https://business.inquirer.net/566818/psei-ends-2025-lower-on-thin-holiday-trading

  • Bilyonaryo. (2025, December 30). PSEi faceplant: Only 6 blue chips ended 2025 green as ICTSI, LT Group flex and DigiPlus, Jollibee crash. Bilyonaryo. https://bilyonaryo.com/2025/12/30/psei-faceplant-only-6-blue-chips-ended-2025-green-as-ictsi-lt-group-flex-and-digiplus-jollibee-crash/business

  • Rosal, D. (2025, December 29). Year-ender: BSP in 2025 — easing, freezing, stabilizing. Manila Bulletin. https://mb.com.ph/2025/12/29/year-ender-bsp-in-2025-easing-freezing-stabilizing

  • The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (2025, December 29). PSE marks last trading day of 2025. https://www.pse.com.ph/pse-marks-last-trading-day-of-2025/

FTW 1: Tax Identification Number (TIN)
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue. (n.d.). BIR Citizen's Charter - RDO External Service. https://www.bir.gov.ph/BIRCC-RDO-External-Service-26

  • Investopedia (2024). Filing Status: What It Means on Your Taxes, Types. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/filingstatus.asp

DYK 1: The Ghost Trading Floor
  • Investopedia & Ganti, A. (2022, August 7). Trading Floor: Definition, Overview, Applications. Investopedia. Retrieved January 10, 2026, from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/trading_floor.asp

  • Philippines News Agency. (2020, May 31). PSE to reopen trading floor on June 1. PNA. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1104492

  • Philippines Stock Exchange. (2022, June 24). PSE closes trading floor permanently. The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. https://corporate.pse.com.ph/pse-closes-trading-floor-permanently/

InvestEd

Term 2

Authored by:

The Investments Advisory Committee

WTF 5: Stock Brokerage Minimum Deposit
  • 2TradeAsia (F. Yap Securities Inc.). (n.d.). FAQs. https://www.2tradeasia.com/faqs

  • Abacus‑Sec. (n.d.). Home. Abacus Securities. https://abacus-sec.com/AP Securities Inc. (n.d.). About us.

  • AP Securities Inc. https://apsecuritiesinc.com.ph/about-us/BDO Securities. (n.d.).

  • BDO Securities. https://www.bdo.com.ph/bdo-securitiesChina Bank. (n.d.). Stock investing for beginners.

  • China Bank. https://www.chinabank.ph/stock-investing-for-beginnersCOL Financial Group, Inc. (n.d.). Open an account.

  • COL Financial. https://www.colfinancial.com/ape/Final2/home/open_an_account.aspFirst Metro Securities. (n.d.). Account opening FAQs. First Metro Securities. https://www.firstmetrosec.com.ph/fmsec/7-Account%20Opening%20FAQs

  • Investa Trade. (n.d.). Get started. Investa Trade. https://www.investa.trade/GetStarted/Luna Securities. (n.d.). Support.

  • Luna Securities. https://www.lunasecurities.com/support

  • Land Bank Securities, Inc. (n.d.). FAQs. Land Bank Securities. https://www.landbanksec.com/login/includes/faqs.asp

  • MyTrade (Abacus Securities). (n.d.). FAQs. https://www.mytrade.com.ph/faqs/Philstocks Financial, Inc. (n.d.). FAQ.

  • Philstocks. https://www.philstocks.ph/faq

  • PSE – Regina Capital Development Corporation. (n.d.). Trading participant information.

  • Philippine Stock Exchange. https://www.pse.com.ph/trading-participant-information-regina-capital-development-corporation/

  • UTrade (Unicapital Securities). (n.d.). FAQs. https://www.utradeph.com/faqs/

FTW 5: Stock Brokerage Minimum Deposit
  • Fernando, F. (2026, January 29). Minimum Deposits: What They Are and How They Work. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/minimum_deposit.asp

  • Royal, J. (2025, April 30). How to trade stocks: A beginner’s guide. Bankrate. https://www.bankrate.com/investing/how-to-trade-stocks/

DYK 3: 37 Online Trading Participants in the PSE
  • The Asset. (2013, October 9). PSE launches first online trading platform. The Asset.
    https://www.theasset.com/article/25301/pse-launches-first-online-trading-platform

  • The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. — PSE. (n.d.). The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. — PSE. https://www.pse.com.ph/directory/

WTF 4: Guide to Opening a Brokerage Account
  • COL Financial. (n.d.). Philippines. COL Financial. Retrieved February 4, 2026, from https://www.colfinancial.com/ape/final2/home/open_an_account.asp

  • First Metro Securities. (n.d.). FirstMetroSec. First Metro Securities - Trade Stocks Online. Retrieved February 4, 2026, from https://www.firstmetrosec.com.ph/fmsec/

FTW 4: Stock Brokers
  • Luthi, B. (2025, August 26). What is a stockbroker? https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-stockbroker/

  • Scott, G. (2025, October 4). Stockbroker Guide: Roles, Types, Requirements & Salaries Explained. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/stockbroker.asp

FTW 3: Time Deposit
  • Kagan, J. (2025, September 9). Time Deposit (aka Term Deposit): Definition and How It Works. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/timedeposit.asp

DYK 2: Filipino Bank Acc Stats (2019-2021)
  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. (2022, August 20). More than 50% of Filipinos now own a financial transaction account. Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas. https://www.bsp.gov.ph/SitePages/MediaAndResearch/MediaDisp.aspx?ItemId=6416

  • BusinessWorld. (2024, October 4). IMF bullish on PHL banking sector. BusinessWorldOnline. https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/2024/10/04/625712/imf-bullish-on-phl-banking-sector/

  • Royandoyan, R. (2025, August 25). Filipinos prefer e-wallets to banks as financial services entry point. Nikkei Asia. https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/filipinos-prefer-e-wallets-to-banks-as-financial-services-entry-point

WTF 2: Digital Bank January 2026 Game Plan
  • BPI Direct BanKo. (2026). TODO Savings. BanKo. https://www.banko.com.ph/pang-araw-araw/todo-savings

  • CIMB Bank Philippines, Inc. (2026). UpSave Account. https://www.cimbbank.com.ph/en/products/save/upsave.html

  • DiskarTech. (2026.). Savings. https://diskartech.ph/savings-3/

  • GoTyme Bank. (2026). Save and Invest. https://www.gotyme.com.ph/save-and-invest

  • MariBank Philippines, Inc. (2026). MARIBANK Savings Account. https://www.maribank.ph/product/savings

  • Maya Bank. (2026). Boost your Maya Savings interest all the way up to 15% p.a. https://www.mayabank.ph/highinterestsavings/

  • OwnBank. (2026). OwnBank – Philippine digitalized bank. https://www.ownbank.com/

  • Netbank. (2026). Netbank Mobile Peso Savers. https://netbank.ph/netbank-mobile-peso-savers/

  • Tonik Digital Bank, Inc. (2026). Stashes. https://tonikbank.com/savings-cards/stashes

  • UnionDigital Bank. (2026). Products – Savings. https://uniondigitalbank.io/en/products-savings

  • UNO Bank. (2026). High Interest Savings Account Philippines | Apply Online. https://www.uno.bank/savings-account/

FTW 2: Digital Banks
  • Digital Banking: definition, benefits, and challenges. (n.d.). https://developers.bri.co.id/en/news/digital-banking-definition-benefits-and-challenges

  • Online, digital, and mobile banking in the Philippines: What’s the difference? (n.d.). https://www.rcbc.com/best-online-banking-services-in-the-philippines

WTF 1: TIN Application for Students
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue. (n.d.). Primary registration: Application for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Bureau of Internal Revenue. Retrieved January 15, 2026, from https://www.bir.gov.ph/primary-registration

  • Globe Telecom. (2025, August 1). A first-time employee’s guide to TIN application. Globe. Retrieved January 15, 2026, from https://www.globe.com.ph/blog/tin-application-guide#requirements

IS Newsletter: December Issue
  • Anti‑Money Laundering Council. (2025, December 5). AMLC secures another freeze order against assets of a construction firm, entities, and individuals linked to flood control anomalies (Press release). http://www.amlc.gov.ph/images/PDFs/Main/PRESS%20RELEASE_05%20December%2025.pdf

  • Arbis, E. J. B. (2025, December 30). PSEi ends 2025 lower on thin holiday trading. https://business.inquirer.net/566818/psei-ends-2025-lower-on-thin-holiday-trading

  • Bilyonaryo. (2025, December 30). PSEi faceplant: Only 6 blue chips ended 2025 green as ICTSI, LT Group flex and DigiPlus, Jollibee crash. Bilyonaryo. https://bilyonaryo.com/2025/12/30/psei-faceplant-only-6-blue-chips-ended-2025-green-as-ictsi-lt-group-flex-and-digiplus-jollibee-crash/business

  • Rosal, D. (2025, December 29). Year-ender: BSP in 2025 — easing, freezing, stabilizing. Manila Bulletin. https://mb.com.ph/2025/12/29/year-ender-bsp-in-2025-easing-freezing-stabilizing

  • The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (2025, December 29). PSE marks last trading day of 2025. https://www.pse.com.ph/pse-marks-last-trading-day-of-2025/

FTW 1: Tax Identification Number (TIN)
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue. (n.d.). BIR Citizen's Charter - RDO External Service. https://www.bir.gov.ph/BIRCC-RDO-External-Service-26

  • Investopedia (2024). Filing Status: What It Means on Your Taxes, Types. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/filingstatus.asp

DYK 1: The Ghost Trading Floor
  • Investopedia & Ganti, A. (2022, August 7). Trading Floor: Definition, Overview, Applications. Investopedia. Retrieved January 10, 2026, from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/trading_floor.asp

  • Philippines News Agency. (2020, May 31). PSE to reopen trading floor on June 1. PNA. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1104492

  • Philippines Stock Exchange. (2022, June 24). PSE closes trading floor permanently. The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. https://corporate.pse.com.ph/pse-closes-trading-floor-permanently/

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WTF 5: Stock Brokerage Minimum Deposit
  • 2TradeAsia (F. Yap Securities Inc.). (n.d.). FAQs. https://www.2tradeasia.com/faqs

  • Abacus‑Sec. (n.d.). Home. Abacus Securities. https://abacus-sec.com/AP Securities Inc. (n.d.). About us.

  • AP Securities Inc. https://apsecuritiesinc.com.ph/about-us/BDO Securities. (n.d.).

  • BDO Securities. https://www.bdo.com.ph/bdo-securitiesChina Bank. (n.d.). Stock investing for beginners.

  • China Bank. https://www.chinabank.ph/stock-investing-for-beginnersCOL Financial Group, Inc. (n.d.). Open an account.

  • COL Financial. https://www.colfinancial.com/ape/Final2/home/open_an_account.aspFirst Metro Securities. (n.d.). Account opening FAQs. First Metro Securities. https://www.firstmetrosec.com.ph/fmsec/7-Account%20Opening%20FAQs

  • Investa Trade. (n.d.). Get started. Investa Trade. https://www.investa.trade/GetStarted/Luna Securities. (n.d.). Support.

  • Luna Securities. https://www.lunasecurities.com/support

  • Land Bank Securities, Inc. (n.d.). FAQs. Land Bank Securities. https://www.landbanksec.com/login/includes/faqs.asp

  • MyTrade (Abacus Securities). (n.d.). FAQs. https://www.mytrade.com.ph/faqs/Philstocks Financial, Inc. (n.d.). FAQ.

  • Philstocks. https://www.philstocks.ph/faq

  • PSE – Regina Capital Development Corporation. (n.d.). Trading participant information.

  • Philippine Stock Exchange. https://www.pse.com.ph/trading-participant-information-regina-capital-development-corporation/

  • UTrade (Unicapital Securities). (n.d.). FAQs. https://www.utradeph.com/faqs/

FTW 5: Stock Brokerage Minimum Deposit
  • Fernando, F. (2026, January 29). Minimum Deposits: What They Are and How They Work. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/minimum_deposit.asp

  • Royal, J. (2025, April 30). How to trade stocks: A beginner’s guide. Bankrate. https://www.bankrate.com/investing/how-to-trade-stocks/

DYK 3: 37 Online Trading Participants in the PSE
  • The Asset. (2013, October 9). PSE launches first online trading platform. The Asset.
    https://www.theasset.com/article/25301/pse-launches-first-online-trading-platform

  • The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. — PSE. (n.d.). The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. — PSE. https://www.pse.com.ph/directory/

WTF 4: Guide to Opening a Brokerage Account
  • COL Financial. (n.d.). Philippines. COL Financial. Retrieved February 4, 2026, from https://www.colfinancial.com/ape/final2/home/open_an_account.asp

  • First Metro Securities. (n.d.). FirstMetroSec. First Metro Securities - Trade Stocks Online. Retrieved February 4, 2026, from https://www.firstmetrosec.com.ph/fmsec/

FTW 4: Stock Brokers
  • Luthi, B. (2025, August 26). What is a stockbroker? https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-stockbroker/

  • Scott, G. (2025, October 4). Stockbroker Guide: Roles, Types, Requirements & Salaries Explained. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/stockbroker.asp

FTW 3: Time Deposit
  • Kagan, J. (2025, September 9). Time Deposit (aka Term Deposit): Definition and How It Works. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/timedeposit.asp

DYK 2: Filipino Bank Acc Stats (2019-2021)
  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. (2022, August 20). More than 50% of Filipinos now own a financial transaction account. Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas. https://www.bsp.gov.ph/SitePages/MediaAndResearch/MediaDisp.aspx?ItemId=6416

  • BusinessWorld. (2024, October 4). IMF bullish on PHL banking sector. BusinessWorldOnline. https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/2024/10/04/625712/imf-bullish-on-phl-banking-sector/

  • Royandoyan, R. (2025, August 25). Filipinos prefer e-wallets to banks as financial services entry point. Nikkei Asia. https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/filipinos-prefer-e-wallets-to-banks-as-financial-services-entry-point

WTF 2: Digital Bank January 2026 Game Plan
  • BPI Direct BanKo. (2026). TODO Savings. BanKo. https://www.banko.com.ph/pang-araw-araw/todo-savings

  • CIMB Bank Philippines, Inc. (2026). UpSave Account. https://www.cimbbank.com.ph/en/products/save/upsave.html

  • DiskarTech. (2026.). Savings. https://diskartech.ph/savings-3/

  • GoTyme Bank. (2026). Save and Invest. https://www.gotyme.com.ph/save-and-invest

  • MariBank Philippines, Inc. (2026). MARIBANK Savings Account. https://www.maribank.ph/product/savings

  • Maya Bank. (2026). Boost your Maya Savings interest all the way up to 15% p.a. https://www.mayabank.ph/highinterestsavings/

  • OwnBank. (2026). OwnBank – Philippine digitalized bank. https://www.ownbank.com/

  • Netbank. (2026). Netbank Mobile Peso Savers. https://netbank.ph/netbank-mobile-peso-savers/

  • Tonik Digital Bank, Inc. (2026). Stashes. https://tonikbank.com/savings-cards/stashes

  • UnionDigital Bank. (2026). Products – Savings. https://uniondigitalbank.io/en/products-savings

  • UNO Bank. (2026). High Interest Savings Account Philippines | Apply Online. https://www.uno.bank/savings-account/

FTW 2: Digital Banks
  • Digital Banking: definition, benefits, and challenges. (n.d.). https://developers.bri.co.id/en/news/digital-banking-definition-benefits-and-challenges

  • Online, digital, and mobile banking in the Philippines: What’s the difference? (n.d.). https://www.rcbc.com/best-online-banking-services-in-the-philippines

WTF 1: TIN Application for Students
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue. (n.d.). Primary registration: Application for Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Bureau of Internal Revenue. Retrieved January 15, 2026, from https://www.bir.gov.ph/primary-registration

  • Globe Telecom. (2025, August 1). A first-time employee’s guide to TIN application. Globe. Retrieved January 15, 2026, from https://www.globe.com.ph/blog/tin-application-guide#requirements

IS Newsletter: December Issue
  • Anti‑Money Laundering Council. (2025, December 5). AMLC secures another freeze order against assets of a construction firm, entities, and individuals linked to flood control anomalies (Press release). http://www.amlc.gov.ph/images/PDFs/Main/PRESS%20RELEASE_05%20December%2025.pdf

  • Arbis, E. J. B. (2025, December 30). PSEi ends 2025 lower on thin holiday trading. https://business.inquirer.net/566818/psei-ends-2025-lower-on-thin-holiday-trading

  • Bilyonaryo. (2025, December 30). PSEi faceplant: Only 6 blue chips ended 2025 green as ICTSI, LT Group flex and DigiPlus, Jollibee crash. Bilyonaryo. https://bilyonaryo.com/2025/12/30/psei-faceplant-only-6-blue-chips-ended-2025-green-as-ictsi-lt-group-flex-and-digiplus-jollibee-crash/business

  • Rosal, D. (2025, December 29). Year-ender: BSP in 2025 — easing, freezing, stabilizing. Manila Bulletin. https://mb.com.ph/2025/12/29/year-ender-bsp-in-2025-easing-freezing-stabilizing

  • The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (2025, December 29). PSE marks last trading day of 2025. https://www.pse.com.ph/pse-marks-last-trading-day-of-2025/

FTW 1: Tax Identification Number (TIN)
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue. (n.d.). BIR Citizen's Charter - RDO External Service. https://www.bir.gov.ph/BIRCC-RDO-External-Service-26

  • Investopedia (2024). Filing Status: What It Means on Your Taxes, Types. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/filingstatus.asp

DYK 1: The Ghost Trading Floor
  • Investopedia & Ganti, A. (2022, August 7). Trading Floor: Definition, Overview, Applications. Investopedia. Retrieved January 10, 2026, from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/trading_floor.asp

  • Philippines News Agency. (2020, May 31). PSE to reopen trading floor on June 1. PNA. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1104492

  • Philippines Stock Exchange. (2022, June 24). PSE closes trading floor permanently. The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. https://corporate.pse.com.ph/pse-closes-trading-floor-permanently/

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DISCLAIMER: This content is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, nor is it an endorsement or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product. Investors' Society is not responsible for any investment decisions made based on this content, and it does not represent the views or advice of any educational institution, financial company, corporation, or related organization. Data presented is based on publicly available information and is not guaranteed to be complete, accurate, or up to date. Any financial or investment decisions you make are your own responsibility. You should seek independent advice from a qualified professional before acting. Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Users should not rely solely on this information when making financial decisions. All upcoming events are subject to change and final approval by the CSO.


DISCLAIMER: This content is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, nor is it an endorsement or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product. Investors' Society is not responsible for any investment decisions made based on this content, and it does not represent the views or advice of any educational institution, financial company, corporation, or related organization. Data presented is based on publicly available information and is not guaranteed to be complete, accurate, or up to date. Any financial or investment decisions you make are your own responsibility. You should seek independent advice from a qualified professional before acting. Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Users should not rely solely on this information when making financial decisions.

DISCLAIMER: This content is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, nor is it an endorsement or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product. Investors' Society is not responsible for any investment decisions made based on this content, and it does not represent the views or advice of any educational institution, financial company, corporation, or related organization. Data presented is based on publicly available information and is not guaranteed to be complete, accurate, or up to date. Any financial or investment decisions you make are your own responsibility. You should seek independent advice from a qualified professional before acting. Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Users should not rely solely on this information when making financial decisions. All upcoming events are subject to change and final approval by the CSO.


DISCLAIMER: This content is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, nor is it an endorsement or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product. Investors' Society is not responsible for any investment decisions made based on this content, and it does not represent the views or advice of any educational institution, financial company, corporation, or related organization. Data presented is based on publicly available information and is not guaranteed to be complete, accurate, or up to date. Any financial or investment decisions you make are your own responsibility. You should seek independent advice from a qualified professional before acting. Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Users should not rely solely on this information when making financial decisions. All upcoming events are subject to change and final approval by the CSO.

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