Sometimes, I wonder how I survived as a kid without cable TV and even the internet. I finished my last years of college working with 56Kbps dial-up internet. I only had access to broadband years into my professional life. Not too long ago, cable/satellite TV were...
Being middle class can be rewarding. However, given the dismal environment we’re in here in the Philippines, it does become stressful at times. Now, if we want to enjoy the perks of the lifestyle, we better pay a bit more attention to our health. There’s...
Education during the pandemic was a riot. Few schools (mostly universities with “open” programs) have only ever had distance learning programs. When the lock down hit, everyone scrambled to find ways to provide alternative modes of teaching. Many private...
Newsflash. A single order of large fries at McDonald’s would now cost you P98 pesos. At least near where I live. That’s almost P100 for fries. Interestingly, that makes a 1-piece chicken meal more “sulit” since that comes with rice and fries....
One of the realities of middle class homeownership is upkeep and maintenance. Since these are routine, it’s best to have a trusty handyman to be on call. The problem is getting a good handyman service is rare these days. There doesn’t seem to be a decent...
