Herlene Budol embraces a new role as the fresh face endorsing Silka's new line of deodorants.
In an exclusive post-launch interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) on February 28, 2024, she shares insights into her current priorities—where she directs her time, financial resources, and energy.
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For starters, Herlene details the importance of investing in things that are beneficial to one's job.
HERLENE BUDOL's investments
As a public figure, investing in resources to enhance her public image is essential.
It's not merely about vanity.
Whether it's using a Silka deodorant or receiving treatment from a beauty clinic, Herlene views these as confidence boosters and requisites to her job.
"Self-care ako, self-love ako," she says.
"Kung puwede kong paggastusan kung anong meron ako sa damit, investment siya para sa akin kasi puhunan siya.
"Gusto ko maging presentable ako sa harapan ng maraming tao."
The 24-year-old model-actress also unveils another secret she has been keeping under wraps: "And also, I have... secret pa ito, e.
"Nakabili na po ako ng lupa ko."
At present, Herlene lives in a house bought in 2022 by her former talent manager, Wilbert Tolentino.
Injecting a touch of humor into the conversation, she adds, "Inunahan mo ako. Meron akong mga lupang nabili so, happy ako."
Herlene then talks about expanding her apartment business, sharing: "Yung apartment ko, gusto kong dagdagan so baka, nagpapaayos lang ako kahit konti-konti lang.
"So, business talaga ang number one investment din kasi, para mapaikot yung mga perang dumadaan din, kasi mabilis lang ang pera.
"Siyempre, yung investment, kagaya nung mga lupa, health, insurance, self."
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HERLENE BUDOL ON NEEDS VS WANTS
When it comes to money matters, Herlene proudly goes, "Sobrang hindi ako maluhong tao."
With projects and endorsements in the pipeline, the Binibining Pilipinas 2022 first runner-up has steadfastly avoided a scattergood mentality.
"Siguro lahat ng mga, lahat ng binibili ko sa sarili ko, hindi siya luho— pangangailaman siya," she adds.
"Like yung outfit, yung pangangailangan siya, hindi siya luho. And then also, sabi kasi sa akin... Sino ba nagturo sa akin..."
She clasps her hands together, attempting to recall the advice: "Buy what you need, don't buy what you want."
Regarding the most expensive purchase she has made for herself, she points to her car: "Siguro sasakyan. Sasakyan, yun."
Although she acknowledges it as more of a necessity than a mere desire, she still considers it a luxury: "Pero luho pa rin siya. Ay, luho in a way... Ay, pangangailangan in a way na luho din."
She explains, "Kasi, kahit sabihin mong Innova lang ito, million pa rin ang Innova. Hindi siya biro, e."
Talking about her car, she mentions, "So 2021 pa yun. Happy pa rin naman ako sa kanya.
"Safe naman niya akong dinala-dala sa mga work o sa family ko."
Another item she categorizes as a luxury is her laptop although it also serves a purpose beyond mere extravagance.
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