We were promised unity, ₱20 rice, and a 'New Philippines.' What we actually got in May 2026 is an ₱18.13 Trillion national debt, a 5% inflation spike, and a political circus where two dying dynasties are fighting over the scraps of a broken economy.
In this official first episode of Meinier Speaks, we stop looking at the showbiz fluff and start looking at the receipts. We are deep-diving into the ₱6.79 Trillion budget to find the 'Shadow Pork' they’re hiding while you struggle to pay the highest electricity bills in Asia.
Inside this episode:
- The Debt Mountain: Why every Filipino baby is born ₱157,000 in the hole.
- The Ayuda Illusion: Why that ₱1,000 envelope is actually a high-interest loan in your name.
- The Dynasty War: Marcos vs. Duterte—why both sides are 'trash' and how they’re using the law to prune the competition for 2028.
- The Energy Shakedown: The real reason your Meralco bill is higher than your grocery list.
Economics isn’t a school subject; it’s the reason your family is separated and your wallet is empty. It’s time to stop being 'resilient' and start being demanding.
32 min