Opinion Polls
By Marichel Teves-Magalona

With the rising cost of basic commodities nowadays, what tips can you share in order to save and maximize what we have in our purse?

TINA ARANCILLO

Before going to the supermarket see to it that you're not hungry. Make a list and stick to it. Don't buy because there is a sale. Learn to substitute when cooking.

SANDRA CACHO

Before buying something, make sure you need it. Compare prices of milk, etc. Don't be too attached to certain brands. Cut out junk food and you'll save on diet pills too!

TINTIN VILLAR-BAYONA

Be practical in everything that you do and minimize going to the malls so that you will not be tempted to buy things that are useless.

APRIL GRACE BESARA

Don't buy things on impulse. And never buy things you don't need just because it's “ON SALE”.

DR. WENDY UY

Just pray, work hard and live below your means. Remember God will never allow us His children to go hungry!

PAZ MONTERO

Plan your trips to save on gas and make a list before you go grocery shopping.

LEILA CARAM

Do away with wants and buy only our needs. Change to local products instead of imported ones. You can look smart even if UKAY-UKAY lang. Nasa nagdadala na yon!

TINTIN TALABAN

Instead of having 3 times eating habit a day, we can do it in 2 times… It is favorable to those who own a chubby, bulky and voluptuous body! Hehehe

LENILYN BASCO

Spend your money wisely. You should know and give preference to your needs and set aside wants. Don't spend more than what you earn.

LIZA ABANILLA

BIG BUYS are always the BEST BUYS!

MIMI DABAN

Be practical, choose a cheap selling store or supermarket. Buy only what we need not what we want.

PERLA BAGUIO

Minimize window shopping. Buy only those what you can consume for the month. Cook food enough for a certain meal. (joke only)… bring your family to fiestas and other celebrations.

MELANIE GANIA

Just buy basic needs like food from wet market and stick to your budget.

ANNIE HECHANOVA-SANTOS

Be simple. Live within your means.

PATTY BORRES-GARCIA

Plan your meals for the week so you save on going to the market daily. Introduce and make it a habit to eat veffies than meat for they are good to the body and EASY on the pocket.

ARLEEN MERCADO

1 st we should make a list of all our expenses and eliminate unecessary things we can do without.

ANN DIVINAGRACIA

Still the basic principle that one has to spend less than what one earns.

PEARL QUILANTANG

Only buy those that you need most, not, what you WANT to buy. Learn to prioritize these aspects.

MILDRED NECESSARIO

We better take good care of ourselves because it's our sole defense against additional expenses. Cut on the budget of the wants category like acquiring the latest techno gadget or buying those fashion clothes. Instead divert these cash to savings. Try to cut electric consumption by cutting aircon hours and cleaning it regularly.

MERCY SOMO-ESPARTERO

Buy only what is needed. Minimize purchase of imported items. Plant vegetables in your backyard.

MENCHU JALANDONI

Instead of going to the grocery yourself and picking up more extra items… send your maid with the grocery list.

MARY TOLIONGCO

Don't buy unnecessary things, instead buy those that are practical.

SUSAN DELA CRUZ

Prioritize necessity from wants.