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The United States is not the only country experiencing economic crises right now, as the world's developed economies--United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan--have also slid into recession. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has even called this the first time it has seen such alarming recessions for its members since 1970.

As gas prices rise, public transportation fares also go up after authorized approvals from the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Just last July, LTFRB granted a P1.50 increase for jeepneys and a P12 starting fare for buses. In Mandaluyong, tricycle rates also increased by P2, and everywhere else, FX and shuttle rates also went up. Those who prefer taking cabs are now required to give P10 more than the rate indicated in the fare meter, provided the taxi bears the yellow sticker for the P10 tip.

While we accept the new rates set by LTFRB, don't you feel annoyed when you encounter drivers who demand more than the authorized fare, either without even displaying the new fare matrix, or worse, when they actually have it yet completely disregard it?

We could go on and on about cheaper alternatives when it comes to clothing, but there are times when we have to set some premium on "investment pieces" like dresses, accessories, shoes, bags, denims, and blazers. These wardrobe investments last us a long time, use in several occasions, and mix and match with other pieces.