7 Popular Personal Finance Influencers in the Philippines to Follow

I believe knowledge is power. What you consume online reflects what you value as an individual. For example, if you follow influencers who talk about personal development, it shows that you want to invest in this area.

The same goes for personal finance experts’ and investors’ content. If you want to manage your finances better, you follow these people for advice, mindset, and best practices. Because you value this part of your life, you want to change how you handle and view money.

I think it pays to follow these popular 7 personal finance influencers in the Philippines. Check out these people I’ve listed below to help you change your mindset towards building wealth and maintaining wealth—for life.

Here is a summary table of the financial influencers:

Name	Specialization	Notable Points
Chinkee Tan	Financial management, self-confidence	Known as “Mr. Chink Positive,” authored five best-selling books, 330+ podcast episodes on Spotify.
Randell Tiongson	Personal finance, financial planning	Over 30 years in the financial service industry, writes for the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
Fitz Villafuerte	Business, investments, personal finance	Registered Financial Planner, advocates financial literacy, conducts live Q&A sessions on LinkedIn.
Carl Dy	Real estate, property investment	Specializes in property portfolio management, provides practical real estate investment advice.
Dr. Pinky De Leon-Intal	Financial consulting, investment planning	Doctor and financial consultant, founded MyFinanceMD, authored a finance book for doctors.
Marvin Germo	Stock market, personal finance	President of Stock Smarts Inc., educates on stock market investing, promotes PAG-IBIG MP2 investments and other investment options..
Thea Sy-Bautista	Budgeting, investments, insurance	Simplifies complex financial concepts, created a “2023 Budget Planner” on Scribd, focuses on challenges faced by working adults.

Editor’s note: Images of these influencers below are taken from their Facebook pages.

1. Chinkee Tan: A financial blogger, wealth and life coach, and motivational speaker

Chinkee Tan, also known as “Mr. Chink Positive,” is a renowned motivational speaker, wealth and life coach, and financial blogger. Born in Tondo, Manila, He focuses on financial management, self-confidence, and leadership development to help individuals and organizations reach their fullest potential.

Apart from speaking engagements, Chinkee Tan has authored five best-selling books on personal finance and hosts the “Chink Positive” podcast, offering insights on becoming financially wealthy and debt-free through saving, budgeting, debt management, and investing.

Tan’s podcast on Spotify has more than 330 episodes as of this writing. I personally listen to it while working out. I like that it’s short, practical, and motivational. In Ep. 259, Tan emphasized the importance of patience in building wealth and exercising delayed gratification whenever one is tempted to splurge or spend on unnecessary things.

Check out his social media channels for more financial tips.

2. Randell Tiongson: Personal finance expert, author, and speaker

Image: Randell Tiongson Facebook fanpage

Randell Tiongson is a highly respected life and personal finance planner, author, and speaker. He has become one of the country’s most esteemed personal finance coaches, with over 30 years of experience in the financial service industry, including banking, mutual funds, insurance, and financial planning.

He contributes expertise in personal finance through various platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. He is a writer for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, where his column “Money Matters” has received multiple nominations at the Catholic Mass Media Awards.

Tiongson has a huge following on Facebook. Although his TikTok account isn’t blooming, probably because his audience is less Gen Z, I follow his Facebook page for personal finance and wealth-building inspiration. Here’s one of his recent posts, reminding us that the greatest gift we can give to our family is to be debt-free.

Check out his social media channels for a mix of personal finance, Christianity, and stewardship:

3. Fitz Villafuerte: Finance blogger and creator of the Ready to be Rich blog

Image: Fitz Villafuerte Facebook Fanpage

Fitz Villafuerte is a Registered Financial Planner and a financial literacy advocate based in the Philippines. He started his career as a civil engineer and later left the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship.

He is best known for his personal finance blog, “Ready To Be Rich,” which focuses on business, investments, and personal finance. The blog enjoys high engagement from followers, primarily young Filipino urban professionals.

In one of his articles, I love how we wrote about conducting a year-end financial review. I personally haven’t done this, as usually, I do this at the beginning of the year in retrospect. He gave nine points on how to look at your finances, and I think it’s important to highlight emergency fund evaluation and debt review and reduction.

Usually, we often focus on how to earn more for the upcoming year, but Villafuerte also made a good call to remind us to consider the current financial situation.

Regarding social media presence, Villafuerte is active on platforms like Facebook and TikTok, where he engages with his followers and shares additional financial advice. He also conducts live Q&A sessions on LinkedIn, answering questions about personal finance, business, insurance, and investments.

Here’s a link to his podcast, The 80 Percent where he talks about money matters:

Check out Ready to Be Rich social media channels:

4. Carl Dy: Property guru and president of Spectrum Investments

Carl Dy is a prominent figure in the real estate industry in the Philippines, known for his expertise and contributions as a property guru. He is the President of Spectrum Investments, a company specializing in property portfolio management.

Carl Dy has over a decade of experience in the real estate sector, which has enabled him to gain substantial insights and knowledge that he shares with others interested in property investment via Facebook, YouTube, podcasts, and other social media channels.

I actually stumbled upon Carl Dy on my Facebook feed through his sponsored ad. Given that I’m pretty interested in this area, it’s not surprising that I was one of his target audiences. You’ll find his tips practical and filled with wisdom, combining technical knowledge and real-life examples that will also make you think about how to dive deep into real estate investment.

I’m subscribed to his YouTube channel, and this is one of my favorite videos. He tells you upfront that you shouldn’t buy a property if you don’t have excess money. Nowadays, you can easily buy pre-selling properties even with a 0% downpayment, but there’s wisdom in listening to Carl when he discloses that you’ll pay other fees when you buy real estate.

Here are his social media channels if you want to know more about property investments:

5. Dr. Pinky De Leon-Intal: Financial planner and creator of My Finance MD

Dr. Pinky De Leon-Intal is a versatile professional with expertise in medicine and finance. She is an internationally accredited financial consultant (RFC) and a certified investment solicitor (CIS). With a unique educational background and extensive experience, she has helped over 500 clients achieve financial goals and create passive income.

Dr. Intal is recognized for her work in personal finance and founded MyFinanceMD, an online platform providing financial advice to doctors and non-doctors. Her holistic approach addresses financial health through a Personalized Wealth Plan.

She contributes her knowledge through various channels, including the bestselling finance book for doctors, “Green Book for Doctors, A Physician’s Survival Guide to Personal Finance,” which is recognized as a “must-have” by medical society members.

Rarely will you find a doctor with financial and wealth planning expertise. What I like about her content is that she also educates Filipinos about the value of health and wellness, life insurance, and how to prepare for illnesses.

Check out the MyFinanceMD channels for a more holistic approach to finances and health.

6. Marvin Germo: Financial planner, coach, and speaker

Marvin Germo is a renowned figure in personal finance, particularly in the Philippines. He is a stock market trader, entrepreneur, and personal financial consultant with over thirteen years of experience in the financial industry.

He is also the president of Stock Smarts Inc., a company dedicated to educating people about investing in the stock market.

Germo shares his expertise through various platforms like Facebook, which has 368K followers. He also shares his insights and advice on his YouTube channel, where I’m also subscribed. I actually got into PAG-IBIG MP2 investments when I stumbled upon his video explaining how it works and the benefits as well of investing in the long-term.

You can check his personal social media accounts:

7. Thea Sy-Bautista: Personal finance vlogger

Image: Thea Sy-Bautista Facebook Fanpage

Thea Sy-Bautista is a popular personal finance vlogger who shares her expertise and financial journey on her YouTube channel. Her ability to simplify complex financial concepts and make them relatable has earned her a significant following on YouTube of 217K subscribers as of this time of writing.

Her content addresses challenges faced by working adults, including personal budgeting, investment choices, and insurance coverage.

In addition to her YouTube channel, Thea has created a “2023 Budget Planner” available on Scribd. It’s a concise and informative resource for financial needs.

For more adulting and financial tips, you can follow her accounts:

Final thoughts

After reading about the Philippines’ personal finance influencers, you now have an idea of the people speaking on wealth and financial literacy.

Chinkee Tan, Randell Tiongson, and Fitz Villafuerte are just some of the many influencers who have dedicated their lives to helping educate and inform Filipino people so they can make wise investments and manage their money confidently.

No matter your portfolio size or current financial situation, you can learn something new from these seasoned personal finance and investment influencers.

Which of these influencers do you follow?

Do you have other influencers in mind that we should include? Let us know in the comments below.

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