When ‘cheaper’ isn’t always the best deal. “Can we get this at a lower price?” “Oh, I didn’t know this was expensive!” “It doesn’t fit into my budget.” “X didn’t ask for this much!” Let's admit it, everyone loves a bargain. It’s the hallmark of the Filipino market culture; the bustling merkado with the cacophony of sounds as the marketers persuade you to peruse their wares all with the promise of a cheaper price. Words like ‘tawad’ in Tagalog, or ‘pa-ayo’ in Ilonggo would nev