Mae began helping stranded foreigners in 2015 but publicly introduced her humanitarian advocacy in 2026 after witnessing their struggles being shared online.
Filipino educator Dr. Maria Mercedes Rodrigo will lead an international organization of over 1,500 members across 40 countries focused on artificial intelligence in education.
The community’s nationwide reach gives KasKasan Buddies a valuable advantage, allowing members to quickly share warnings whenever unfamiliar scam tactics begin appearing locally.
KasKasan Buddies encourages Filipinos to become more comfortable discussing money by turning questions, mistakes, strategies, and milestones into learning opportunities for the community.
Beyond promotions and rewards, KasKasan Buddies has built a space where Filipinos can discuss financial challenges, share lessons, and help others make better decisions.
For Joel Cabugos and Jax Reyes, building KasKasan Buddies meant creating more than content, developing a community where Filipinos could learn from one another.
Beyond decorating and renovation, Home Buddies has become a space where Filipinos discuss sustainability, household concerns, and ways to improve everyday life.