Welcome to Moneyfesting with Manong George — the podcast where overseas Filipinos (OFWs) open up about their journeys, dreams, and the money lessons they’ve learned along the way. Each episode features honest and inspiring conversations with fellow kababayans navigating life abroad — from chasing greener pastures to managing finances, finding purpose, and redefining what success really means.
Join Manong George as he dives deep into the realities of being an OFW — the sacrifices, the wins, and the wisdom earned from miles away. Because while we may be far from home, we’re all still on the road to something greater.
Moneyfesting with Manong George — malayo na, pero malayo pa.
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Welcome to Moneyfesting with Manong George — the podcast where overseas Filipinos (OFWs) open up about their journeys, dreams, and the money lessons they’ve learned along the way. Each episode features honest and inspiring conversations with fellow kababayans navigating life abroad — from chasing greener pastures to managing finances, finding purpose, and redefining what success really means.
Join Manong George as he dives deep into the realities of being an OFW — the sacrifices, the wins, and the wisdom earned from miles away. Because while we may be far from home, we’re all still on the road to something greater.
Moneyfesting with Manong George — malayo na, pero malayo pa.
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Sa episode na ito ng Moneyfesting with Manong George, kasama natin si Michelle Soriano-Mergal—isang OFW nurse na nag-start sa UK noong 22 years old at nag-stay ng 14 years. Dito niya ibinahagi ang journey niya from Tagum City to UK, kung paano niya na-manage ang finances kahit malaki ang kaltas sa unang sweldo, at kung paano niya nag-invest sa property. Pero after 14 years, may curveball: napagod siya, nawalan ng motivation, at naramdaman ang “missing piece.” Kaya nag-decide silang mag-move sa Australia para sa better weather, work-life balance, at beach life.
Pinag-usapan namin ang pag-handle ng unang paycheck, pag-set ng boundaries sa padala, at UK vs. Australia comparison—from weather to work culture to financial flexibility. Dahil goal-oriented at go-getter si Michelle, maraming practical tips dito tungkol sa pag-ipon, property investment, at kung paano mag-decide nang hindi based sa validation ng iba. Kung OFW ka na nag-ba-balance ng pera, family, at personal happiness, marami kang mapupulot dito.
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In this episode of Moneyfesting with Manong George, kasama natin si Abraham “Coach Abs” Avila Jr., founder ng DataSense Analytics Philippines at pambansang data coach ng bayan. Dito, shinare niya ang journey niya mula sa pagtuturo sa Pinas, pagiging OFW sa Saudi at UK, hanggang sa pagtatayo ng award-winning training company na tumutulong ngayon sa libu-libong kababayan.
Pero higit pa sa negosyo, kwento rin ito ng ikigai, mentorship, at kung paano ang tunay na money-festing ay hindi tungkol sa paghahabol ng pera—kundi sa pagbibigay ng value at pagtulong sa iba. Dahil sabi nga ni Coach Avs, kapag inuuna mo ang malasakit at serbisyo, kusa na lang susunod ang kita at tagumpay.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manonggeorge
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/absavila
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Pano kung biglang dumating ang hindi inaasahan sa buhay ng isang OFW?
Sa episode na ito ng Moneyfesting with Manong George, kasama natin si Rochelle, isang NICU nurse sa UK na 15 years nang nagtatrabaho abroad. Ibinahagi niya ang kwento mula sa pagiging nurse-volunteer sa Pinas, siyam na taon sa Saudi, hanggang sa paglipat niya sa UK—kasama ang mga struggles at breakthroughs na humubog sa kanya bilang OFW.
Pero higit pa sa career, ikinuwento rin ni Rochelle ang laban niya sa cancer at kung paano nito binago ang plano niya sa buhay, pati na rin ang relasyon niya sa pera at pamilya. Dito natin maririnig kung gaano kalaking tulong ang insurance at financial preparedness, lalo na sa mga oras na hindi mo inaasahan. Dahil gaya ng sabi ni Rochelle, ang tunay na money-festing ay hindi lang padala at trabaho, kundi paghahanda para sa kalusugan, pamilya, at mas matatag na kinabukasan.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manonggeorge
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In this episode of Moneyfesting with Manong George, kasama natin si Ms. Sheila Mae Aguilar, Welfare Officer ng Migrant Workers Office at Overseas Workers Welfare Administration London. Dito, ikinuwento niya kung paano talaga tumutulong ang OWWA sa ating mga kababayan abroad—mula sa pag-check ng kontrata at pagprotekta ng karapatan, hanggang sa medical assistance, scholarships, training, at kahit repatriation kung kinakailangan.
Pero higit pa sa listahan ng benefits, kwento ito ng peace of mind, bayanihan, at tunay na money-festing. Dahil sa halagang $25 lang for two years, may proteksyon ka na para sa sarili at pamilya mo. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa pagtatrabaho sa abroad para makaraos, kundi para umasenso, magplano ng kinabukasan, at maipagpatuloy ang diwa ng pagiging Pinoy saan mang sulok ng mundo.
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on the 9th of July, 2025.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manonggeorgeuk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manonggeorge
Connect with MWO OWWA London
Email: owwamembershipuk@gmail.com
Website: https://migrantworkersoffice.com/mwo-london-uk/
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Sa episode na ito ng Moneyfesting with Manong George, kasama natin si Coach Clarissa Doonan, isang mental fitness coach at kapwa OFW. Dito niya ibinahagi kung paano kahit na-achieve niya na ang mga dream house, dream car, at material success, dumaan pa rin siya sa depression at anxiety—hanggang sa natuklasan niya ang konsepto ng mental fitness. Pinagusapan namin kung bakit hindi sapat ang “resilience” lang, paano nakakaapekto ang ating default negative thinking, at bakit mahalaga na matutong i-catch ang ating thoughts bago pa tayo lamunin ng stress.
Bukod sa usapang pera at financial goals, tinalakay din namin ang holistic approach sa success—na hindi lang tungkol sa income at remittances, kundi pati sa kalusugan, relationships, at happiness. Dahil gaya ng sabi ni Coach Clarissa, “Money is a tool, pero hindi nito dine-define ang value mo bilang tao.” Kung isa kang OFW na naghahanap ng balance sa pera, trabaho, at personal well-being, siguradong marami kang mapupulot dito—lalo na sa CCP method (Catch, Celebrate, Physical relaxation) na puwede mong i-apply araw-araw.
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Connect with Manong George
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manonggeorge
Connect with Coach Clarissa Doonan
Website: https://www.clardooncoaching.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissadoonan
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In this episode of Moneyfesting with Manong George, kasama natin si Kuya Jay, host ng Pera & Purpose Podcast at financial coach sa Dubai. Dito, ibinahagi niya ang journey niya bilang OFW—mula sa pagsiksik sa maliit na kwarto na naka partition lang, sa utang dahil sa medical bills, hanggang sa pagkakadapa sa investment scam. Pero sa mga challenges na ‘yon, natutunan niya kung paano maging intentional sa pera at paano gawing mas malinaw ang purpose sa buhay.
Hindi lang ito usapan tungkol sa sweldo o gastos, kundi kwento ng disiplina, mindset, at kung paano mag-invest sa tamang paraan. Pinag-usapan din namin ang mga money myths ng mga OFW, lifestyle inflation abroad, at ang balance ng pagtulong sa pamilya habang inaalagaan ang sarili. Kwento ito ng clarity, pagbabago, at pagpili ng mas intentional na financial journey—para sa sarili, pamilya, at future nating mga Pinoy saan mang sulok ng mundo.
In this episode:
Connect with Manong George
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manonggeorgeuk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manonggeorgeuk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manonggeorge
Connect with Kuya Jay
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayadriantolentino
Website: https://www.jayadriantolentino.com
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