Many aspiring middle class Filipinos have to be practical when it comes to their living situation. Urban living does have its advantages. Staying in a condominium within a business district means that you’re near most of the places you need to go to. Your office...
Some of us burgis were probably raised by “Boomers” parents who through that education would be their only pamana to their kids. They were quite adamant that we get good grades, get into good schools, and finish our degrees. For those of us who were raised...
One of the hallmarks of being a burgis is land ownership. In some definitions of the middle class, you need to have land title with your name on it to qualify to be part of it. (Good luck, condo owners.) If you’re looking to purchase residential land, you would...
Last updated: June 2026 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,...
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...
