What are Filipinos Buying Now
It’s no secret that covid has caused drastic changes all over the globe. Many of which have a long term effect on consumers. Here are what Filipino’s purchase and what bank products would best supplement those:
Basic grocery food
Our unspoken family traditions have changed over the course of months. For now, gone are the days people go to malls on the weekend with family. Food for eating out, movies and other leisure activities are now reallocated to groceries since all meals at home . It seems that we have adjusted to the new normal that the pandemic has brought about. However running these essential errands should not be a hassle. It is good to use your PNB Credit Card for this so your payment can be ‘delayed’ since purchasing groceries is routine-like as it needs replenishment.
Pharmacy items
Allocation of your hard-earned money should be more stringent than ever. There are no more buying clothes like people were shopping before. Going out with friends and family would not be as safe as before. Consumers now focus on always having health related items like medicine, vitamins and other supplements for the family. Since cash is minimal during the pandemic, you can use your PNB Savings Account in paying for your pharmacy items for your cashless transactions.
Self care
The pandemic can be very stressful for us, especially for the long working hours and the fear of the unknown. It’s just high time for self care. For most Filipinos, working from home setup for work— has more time for this so-called selfcare. Purchases on hygiene and beauty care has been one of the priorities of people both on work from home and those working in their respective offices. Same with your pharmacy items, you can also opt to use your PNB Savings Account for shopping for these products.
Home projects
The rest working on changing their environment this could mean home projects and home revamp that doesn’t break the bank in terms of expenditure. People who prioritize this can make use of the Multi-Purpose Loan for all the home improvements dues and payments. Another option is it’s good to check a savings account to tell you what budget you have for these projects. The pandemic should not stop you from being a step closer to your dream home.
Emergency
Important to always have an emergency fund in savings that is equivalent to 2.5-3 months of your salary. Especially during these tight times, starting an account to build your emergency fund should be in utmost importance. Get yourself a savings account and make sure you start building your
Preparing and providing these items to your family should not be a burden during these uncertain times. Have the weight lifted off your shoulders with these bank products. And now, you can prepare for the quarantine with ease!
