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More Filipinos 'hustle' their way to financial optimism
Manila Bulletin
|September 14, 2025
Majority of Filipinos who continue to "hustle" or take on extra work are more upbeat about their financial status despite heightened concern from rising prices and other economic factors, according to a survey by Chicago-based data firm Numerator.
According to the 2025 Shopperscope report by Worldpanel and Numerator, 75 percent of Filipinos reported continuing to juggle multiple jobs to manage their finances more effectively.
The annual survey, which covered 2,000 respondents, was conducted from February to April.
Results of the survey showed that 47 percent of Filipinos believe their financial situation will improve in the next 12 months, an improvement from last year’s 41 percent.
This story is from the September 14, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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