In economics, where numbers dance and graphs waltz, the issue of inflation might appear as solemn as a severe professor’s lecture. However, the scenario becomes delightfully ludicrous regarding its consequences on students in the Philippines. You read that correctly: Philippine inflation is about price increases and students doing gymnastics with their finances.
Consider a student going across a university campus with a weird, shape-shifting wad of cash in her hand. As inflation accelerates, money appears to shrink like a deflating balloon. If you have ever seen someone trying to buy textbooks with an ever-shrinking peso, you will understand how amusing this can be.
Inflation, the clever scoundrel, can convert even the most boring student rules into a carnival show. Consider a student entering a cafeteria to have a hearty meal. However, since food prices seem to climb quicker than a beanstalk, that dream might collapse into a comedy of errors due to inflation. One moment, you are looking at that great burger, and the next, you are looking at your decreasing wallet.
Nevertheless, do not dismiss the educational value of this amusing dilemma. Students may feel forced to harness their inner superheroes – “Budget-Man” and “Thrift-Woman” – to save the day as prices climb. Balancing the ever-diminishing peso necessitates innovative techniques worthy of a skilled chess player. They are choosing instant noodles over gourmet meals, becoming a master of bargain hunting, and heroic deeds of reusing and recycling all become part of the student’s survival handbook.
Of course, while the scenario might be painted in vibrant absurdity, the impact on students’ lives is no laughing matter. Inflation can genuinely strain their budgets and hinder their access to education. The rising cost of living can lead to difficult choices between necessities and educational materials.
Regarding students, while entertaining, Philippine inflation is not all fun and games. It is like a bizarre carnival act in which students must learn the skill of financial gymnastics. The difficulty is not just about making ends meet; it is about mastering the balancing act between education and the economy, all while smiling. So, while we might laugh at the follies, let us keep sight of the real-world implications and support our students in their search for knowledge during the economic rollercoaster.
By: Darryl Ramos|Teacher I|Tapinac Senior High School|Olongapo,Zambales
