Urban Filipinos are Tired, Cash-Strapped, and Sick of the 'Resilience' Excuse
Urban Filipinos are reportedly tired and cash-strapped, expressing fatigue with the expectation of 'resilience' in the face of economic hardship. Rising prices and financial strain are diminishing their will to cope.
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