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...
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....
