Tiny savings won’t protect Filipinos; policy reforms are key – analyst

2026-03-20 - 08:51

MANILA, Philippines — While savings and prudent financial habits can help Filipinos cushion the impact of an economic crisis, policy reforms and systemic changes remain crucial, as millions of households have little to no capacity to prepare. Policy analyst and finance expert Prof. Emmanuel Leyco, in a roundtable discussion with Inquirer, said a significant portion