Why the ₱500 Noche Buena Claim Is Wrong — The Economics Behind a Painful Narrative
2025-12-06
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque suggested that Filipino families can prepare Noche Buena for ₱500 — and it sparked public outrage. In a holiday season marked by rising food prices, shrinking purchasing power, and stagnant wages, the remark lands not as guidance but as an insult toContinue Reading
