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Life & Perspective

Life & Perspective

Personal essays by Juno dela Cruz on money, work, burnout, and what it means to be Filipino right now. Published daily on BantayDaily.

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I Spend Four Hours Commuting Every Day. I’m Not the Only One Getting Heavier.
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I Spend Four Hours Commuting Every Day. I’m Not the Only One Getting Heavier.

The National Nutrition Council says 4 out of 10 of us are now obese or overweight. I looked around the MRT last week and thought:…

February 28, 2026 · 4 min read
I Drive to Manila Twice a Month and Still Can’t Decide If I’m Saving Money or Just Pretending To
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I Drive to Manila Twice a Month and Still Can’t Decide If I’m Saving Money or Just Pretending To

Two places, two weeks each, one salary that has to stretch across toll fees, parking, gas, and the…

Feb 26, 2026 · 3 min read