It’s Christmas 2025, and the season of shopping, gift-giving, and holiday travel is in full swing. But with high prices and rising expenses, many Filipinos are asking the same question: How do I make the most of my 13th month pay and Christmas bonus this year?

In this special holiday rerun, we revisit a listener favorite on smart spending and financial planning. Learn practical tips on budgeting, paying off debt, setting financial goals, and making intentional choices with your money—so you can enjoy the holidays without the January regrets.

If you're looking for guidance on how to use your bonus wisely, avoid impulsive holiday spending, or start investing for the future, this episode is for you.

This episode was produced and engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

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Vasectomy is still uncommon in the Philippines, but that may be starting to change.

Recently, writer Brix Tino won First Prize for Sanaysay at the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for his essay “Ari,” where he shares why he chose to get a vasectomy at just 22 years old. And earlier this year, TV host Drew Arellano was praised by the Commission on Population and Development for undergoing a vasectomy, showing that men can take an active role in family planning.

In this rerun of our original episode, we go inside a no-scalpel vasectomy with someone who documented his experience in real time — from pre-procedure counseling to recovery — and we hear from advocates about how male involvement can save lives by protecting women’s health.

This episode was produced and engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

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What does learning Tagalog mean to second- and third-generation Filipino Americans? PumaPodcast reporter Maria Reyes joins New York University students on an immersion trip to Little Manila, Queens, where they practice the language with shop owners and reconnect with their heritage. Their stories reveal how language loss, shame, and identity shape the Fil-Am experience and why learning Tagalog can be an act of healing and pride.

This episode was engineered by Jem Bunao. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

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