Sun Life’s Financial Resilience Index 2026 highlights growing financial pressure among Filipinos as Financial Independence Month begins

Rising living costs are reshaping how Filipinos manage their money, often at the expense of long-term financial security.

This was the pressing reality underscored in Sun Life’s latest Financial Resilience Index 2026. The study reveals that while Filipino households continue to meet their day-to-day needs, confidence in their financial future is weakening. The proportion of highly resilient households dropped significantly from 33% to 19%, reflecting a shift toward more vulnerable financial positions.