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Top 10 lifestyle upgrades to kickstart your New Year

By MBrand
Published Dec 19, 2025 09:04 am
The New Year always feels like a reset, inspiring many of us to upgrade our lifestyle or improve our homes. According to Yernar Ashimov, head of POS Key Accounts of Skyro, a reliable SEC-registered lending app in the country, “Filipinos often adopt a fresh mindset, seeing it as an ideal moment to improve lifestyles, upgrade homes, and invest in personal growth.”
If you’re looking for a little inspiration as you step into the year, here are 10 trending items worth considering as you welcome the year ahead:
Sony KD-32W830L 32-inch Smart Google TV
Sony KD-32W830L 32-inch Smart Google TV
LG Smart HD TV 32-inch
LG Smart HD TV 32-inch
Whirlpool 7.5 kg LSP 780 GP
Whirlpool 7.5 kg LSP 780 GP
1. Home appliances
The New Year is the perfect time to switch up some of your home appliances. Consider going for energy-efficient items that are cost-effective to save up on bills and maintenance and will help you do house tasks with convenience and efficiency as well. Some options you might consider include Whirlpool 7.5kg LSP 780 GP washing machine or smart TVs such as LG Smart HD TV 32in 32LQ630BPSA and Sony KD-32W830L 32in Smart Google TV.
Condura Split type aircon
Condura Split type aircon
2. Home cooling
Start the year with cool and comfort, and you can do so with a smart air conditioning system. Today’s air conditioners, like Condura Split type aircon FP-53KPV00931,3 not only cool the air but also purify it. Because of their advanced filters, they can remove dust, allergens, and even bacteria, helping you breathe cleaner air and enjoy a healthier indoor environment.
realme15 Pro 5G
realme15 Pro 5G
Infinix Note 50 Pro
Infinix Note 50 Pro
Honor H400 Pro
Honor H400 Pro
TECNO Camon 40 Pro 5G
TECNO Camon 40 Pro 5G
Honor H400
Honor H400
3. Smartphone
Filipinos are willing to spend more on smartphones because they represent connection, practicality, and identity. Smartphones are tools for leisure as well as daily life, used for education, work, and social belonging. Some of the most in-demand smartphones for the New Year are the Tecno Camon 40 Pro 5G, Infinix Note 50 Pro, realme15 Pro 5G, Honor H400, and Honor H400 Pro.
Apple iPad 11th Gen
Apple iPad 11th Gen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10
4. Laptops and tablets
Apart from smartphones, laptops and tablets are the perfect items that can support your life goals and resolutions. They can help boost your productivity and growth, personal or career-wise. You can use your laptops and tablets to subscribe to online courses, download digital wellness apps, or access creative tools. For tablet options, you may consider the Apple iPad 11th Gen, Huawei MatePad 11.5, or Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE.
5. Fitness equipment
Many of us usually create New Year goals and resolutions related to health and fitness. Investing in fitness equipment such as treadmills, stationary bikes, or even just yoga mats and weights supports those goals by making exercise more accessible, consistent, and convenient.
6. Home office essentials
As hybrid work continues, more Filipinos are upgrading their home offices and study spaces to prioritize productivity and comfort, investing in ergonomic chairs, adjustable desks, better lighting, and computer accessories.
7. Self-care products
With the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s important to always give yourself some me-time so you can reset and decompress. It does not always have to be grand; you can create your own nook at home, adding items such as portable massage tools, essential oils, scented candles, or skincare items.
8. Wellness products
Greet the year with better health and mindset. Some items to help you improve your overall wellbeing can include fitness gear to inspire you to get active, keeping healthcare devices at home, such as thermometers, oximeters, or air purifiers, or incorporating healthier snacks or fruits and vegetables into your diet.
9. Furniture for home improvement
Considering streamlining your home? Try multi-functional furniture, better storage, sofas, dining table sets, and minimalist designs to make way for bigger, more open, and clutter-free spaces.
10. Hobbies and personal growth items
Beyond material upgrades, the New Year also inspires Filipinos to invest in personal growth. This involves gym memberships, fitness trackers, trying new sports or hobbies, musical instruments, creative kits, online courses, and insurance plans.
Make upgrading easy
This New Year, Skyro remains committed to providing hope, happiness, and financial support to Filipinos, helping them upgrade their lifestyles with flexible installment payment options.
Yernar stresses that customers can enjoy zero percent interest via the Skyro Zero Plan and other installment terms with low or even zero down payments. Skyro also offers the SkyroCredit, a revolving credit line that customers can use, repay, and use again in 675,000 merchants nationwide with QR Ph.
“Exclusive merchant deals on gadgets, appliances, and home essentials make upgrades even more rewarding. These promotions allow Filipinos to start the year with smarter spending, meaningful lifestyle improvements, and memorable experiences, without straining their budgets. With Skyro, upgrading for the New Year is accessible, convenient, and budget-friendly,” he concluded.
Launched in August 2022, Skyro has quickly earned recognition for its innovative digital financial services. It is now present in over 6,000 partner merchant stores nationwide with more than 1,000,000 loan customers.
Start your lifestyle upgrades this New Year with Skyro. Experience flexible loans for your lifestyle and home essentials through the Skyro Zero Plan. The app is available for free on the Apple Store and Google Play, or visit skyro.ph and follow its social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

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