Mom, mama, nanay: The heroes that save homes when economic crisis hits

“Saka na ’yan, ito muna (That can wait, this is more important for now).” The line has become a familiar refrain for many Filipinos in recent months, as oil prices surged because of the war that broke out in the Middle East. The economic crisis has left thousands of Filipino households with no other choice but to make do with what they have — even as little as P2,000 to P3,000 for some. Back in 2023, when inflation hit 8.7%, INQUIRER.net went with Rose Bustamante as she navigated the market to get what her family needed for the day with […]...

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