Let me get this straight: NEDA thinks a family of five can survive on P9,581 a month? That's like saying a cat can survive on a diet of air and Facebook likes. It's almost as if they’re expecting us to pull out our Monopoly money and start making a living off “Free Parking” and “Community Chest” cards. What’s next? Are we going to start paying for our groceries with exposure, good vibes, and a nod of "pasasalamat" to the cashier? Let’s break it down, shall we? According to NEDA, that P9,581 is supposed to cover everything—food, shelter, clothing, transportation, education, healthcare, and, I don’t know, maybe a unicorn ride to work? They’re saying that each person can live on P64 a day. That’s less than the price of a decent cup of coffee, and I’m talking about the kind where the barista just scowls at you and slaps your name on a paper cup. Lets take a look at it one by one: Food : Let’s say you’re sticking to the basics—rice, sardines, and maybe a couple of veget...
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