Manila, Jan. 10 -- Truth be told, the so-called "Batang 90s" are not kids anymore.

Born in the pre-Internet age and growing up at a time when listening to music meant carrying a bulky Walkman or Discman and watching movies required renting and rewinding a video home system (VHS) tape, this demographic cohort is now navigating the intricate and often messy maze of adulthood.

With 2025 marking the beginning of Generation Beta - the first cohort to experience a world saturated by automation and artificial intelligence - three millennials spill their secrets on how to make a mark in an era where instant gratification has become the norm. For Gale Carmona, 33, who works as a senior business development manager for a leading company in Thai...