MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang remains optimistic that the Philippines will achieve an upper-middle income status within President Marcos’ term even if the country remained under the lower-middle ...

Being middle class isn't just about your income. It's also about where you live and how many dependents you have.

“Middle class” is often used as a monolithic term. When politicians invoke it, they’re referring to anyone who isn’t wildly wealthy or who wouldn’t classify as financially disadvantaged. But there’s ...