About Stocksilog

Beginner-friendly investing and personal finance content for Filipinos.

Hi, I’m Mike Sinoben – the creator behind Stocksilog.

I started Stocksilog because I know how confusing money topics can feel, especially kapag nagsisimula ka pa lang. Stock market, dividends, REITs, insurance, budgeting, debt, family finance, minsan ang daming terms, ang daming opinions, at parang ang hirap malaman kung saan magsisimula.

That’s why Stocksilog exists: to make personal finance and investing easier to understand for ordinary Filipinos. No intimidating jargon. No overly complicated explanations. Just practical, beginner-friendly lessons that you can actually use.

What Stocksilog Is About

Stocksilog started as a platform focused on Philippine stock market investing, especially for beginners who want to learn how to invest properly. Over time, it has grown into a broader space for Filipinos who want to improve their financial life, not just through stocks, but also through better money habits, smarter decisions, and long-term planning.

Here, I talk about topics like:

• How to start investing in the Philippine stock market
• Dividend investing and REITs
• Beginner-friendly stock market concepts
• Personal and family finance
• Budgeting, saving, and debt management
• Insurance and financial planning basics
• Practical money lessons for everyday Filipinos

My Goal

My goal is simple: help more Filipinos feel confident with money and investing.

Hindi kailangan maging expert agad. Hindi rin kailangan malaki agad ang pera mo. What matters is learning the basics, building good habits, and making better financial decisions one step at a time.

I believe investing should not feel exclusive. Dapat mas accessible siya sa regular na Pilipino – employees, OFWs, young professionals, parents, freelancers, and anyone who wants to start building a better financial future.

My Content Style

If you’ve seen my posts or videos, you’ll notice that I explain things in a relaxed and conversational way. Parang kaibigan lang na nag-eexplain over coffee.

I try to keep things:

• Simple – easy to understand even if you’re new
• Practical – focused on real-life application
• Beginner-friendly – no shame if you’re just starting
• Balanced – encouraging, but not hype-based
• Relevant – focused on the Philippine context

Why “Stocksilog”?

The name Stocksilog combines “stocks” with the familiar Filipino “silog” meal. It’s simple, relatable, and proudly Pinoy – just like how I want financial education to feel.

Finance does not always have to feel formal or intimidating. Sometimes, the best way to learn is through simple conversations, relatable examples, and small steps that compound over time.

Who This Website Is For

Stocksilog is for you if:

• You want to start investing but don’t know where to begin
• You’re interested in Philippine stocks, dividends, or REITs
• You want to improve your personal or family finances
• You feel overwhelmed by financial terms and want simpler explanations
• You want practical guidance without the hype

A Simple Reminder

I’m here to educate and simplify financial topics, but the content on Stocksilog is not personalized financial advice. Always do your own research and consider your own goals, risk tolerance, and financial situation before making money decisions.

But one thing is clear: learning is already a good first step. And if you’re here, that means you’re already starting.