Why that ipon challenge all over your feed might be worth trying

  • September 21, 2026

Putting a coin on a piggy bank

People who join trending ipon challenges on social media may be drawn by shared experiences and may want to be part of a group. At dahil sa structure and simplicity ng maraming trending challenges, madali silang sundan.

People who have shared their positive experiences also encourage others to participate.

Many trending money-saving challenges possibly work because they simplify goals, add social accountability, and make saving feel like a game. These help build yung habit ng pag-iipon and discipline sa finances in a fun way.

After setting up a budget and identifying your goals, baka ang mga money-saving challenges ang next push na kailangan mo to help you achieve financial milestones.

Here are some trending ipon challenges sa iba’t-ibang social media platforms: 

  • 100 envelope challenge – This challenge is usually set for 100 days. You will label 100 envelopes from 1 to 100. Kada araw, maglalagay ka ng amount ng pera na naayon sa bilang na nasa envelope (ex. PHP 1 sa envelope #1, PHP 2, sa envelope #2, and so on) hanggang sa matapos mo ang 100 days. You can earn as much as PHP 5,050 in 100 days! 

    Illustration of envelopes and cash

  • 52-week challenge – A similar challenge is the 52-week challenge wherein you will set aside an incrementally increasing amount every week (e.g., PHP 50 on week #1, PHP 100 on week #2, PHP 150 on week #3, and so on). Kung nag-start ka ng PHP 50 sa week 1 mo, maaring maka-save ka ng PHP 68,900 after 52 weeks. 

    Illustration of a calendar

  • No-spend challenge – The no-spend challenge has many variations, but the core concept is magko-commit ka na hindi gagastos sa isang specific na araw sa isang lingo, or several days a month. Some variations will have you avoid spending on shopping and focusing only on paying bills or groceries.

    Hindi mo man makikita agad how much ang na-save mo, ang benefit sa challenge na ito ay makokontrol mo ang gastos mo.

    Illustration of avoiding spending through a symbol and wallet

  • Pantry and refrigerator challenge – Sa challenge na ito, imbes na bumili ka ng lunch or dinner sa labas, mag-prepare ka na lang ng kung and ang ang nasa sa ref mo. 

    Kahit naka-ref, pwedeng masayang ang food kung ito’y hindi nakakain agad. By consuming what you already have, you lessen food wastage and, ultimately, also save money. 

    Illustration of a refrigerator and pantry

Trending challenges are fun lalo na sa panahon ngayon na pwedeng ma-share sa social media ang iyong progress at achievements. Dahil simple at time-bound ang karamihan sa mga trending ipon challenges, pwedeng makatulong ito para maumpisahan mo ang pag-save.

When participating in trending ipon challenges, tandaan lang na pwede mong ma-adjust ang rules para mag-fit sa pangagailangan mo. These challenges only serve as motivators and guides to what you ultimately want to achieve! 

Are you interested in starting a fun saving activity? You may check out more ipon challenges here!

Learn more financial lessons in our free Earnest e-book. You can also follow @earnestph on Instagram and TikTok.  

Disclaimer: This article is for general information purposes and does not constitute formal financial advice. Always do further research before making financial decisions and seek professional advice from a certified personal finance counselor. For more information, read the Earnest disclaimer here.

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