u/Consistent_Bee8854

I would like to begin by saying that I support local cafes, and one of them is Neighbor. Since their Cagbang days, my friends and I have been their “first customers”.

However, recently, we’ve noticed that some of the baristas at Atria branch have become a bit “mahangin,” as if they partly own the cafe based on how they act.

I won’t get into details anymore, but to Ms. Sy: please remind your staff to stay humble, and respectful towards customers, just like how Neighbor was known when it first started.

You don’t want your lovely neighborhood cafe in the area to crumble due to attitude sang imo people behind the counter.
It no longer felt cozy to be there anymore .. which is soooo far compared to the vibe before.

Hope it helps.
PS: we are NEVER coming back.

Malayo pa, pero malayong malayo na.
Thought I’d share kasi wala akong napag sabihan kahit family, close friends, partner — none.
Sobrang heavy but now medyo gumagaan na.

Quick context: got drowned in cc debt, multiple OLAs, (all Gs sa Gcash maxed out), was scammed ₱280k sa cc, and living over my means in which nangyari to last year lahat.

Now, May 2026 — BDO Amex na lang binabayaran ko and honestly, okay lang sakin knowing kaya ko na to ma sustain. Maliit na lang, around 150k and doable on my end na sya without having sleepless nights and constant anxiety.

I did the snowball method.
It is super satisfying to see them all fully paid. Minsan pag sad ako, I check my Gcash and other ccs kasi masaya ako na fully paid na sila lahat.

Ang nag bigay talaga sakin nang stress was the RCBC card na nascam ako worth 280k (different story for another time) to the point may nag punta na dito sa bahay from the collections agency to hand out a letter.
**That was the moment when I felt defeated**. Tried to contest with the bank, but it all went to nothing.
Paid the agreed 220k smthing to settle it for the peace of mind na lang pero napaka sakit nun.

Anyway, time to build up everything I’ve lost and emergency fund.

I hope sana lahat nang in debt pa dito, maging debt free na rin soon.

KAYA NATIN TO!

Malayo pa, pero malayong malayo na.
Thought I’d share kasi wala akong napag sabihan kahit family, close friends, partner — none.
Sobrang heavy but now medyo gumagaan na.

Quick context: got drowned in cc debt, multiple OLAs, (all Gs sa Gcash maxed out), was scammed ₱280k sa cc, and living over my means in which nangyari to last year lahat.

Now, May 2026 — BDO Amex na lang binabayaran ko and honestly, okay lang sakin knowing kaya ko na to ma sustain. Maliit na lang, around 150k and doable on my end na sya without having sleepless nights and constant anxiety.

I did the snowball method.
It is super satisfying to see them all fully paid. Minsan pag sad ako, I check my Gcash and other ccs kasi masaya ako na fully paid na sila lahat.

Ang nag bigay talaga sakin nang stress was the RCBC card na nascam ako worth 280k (different story for another time) to the point may nag punta na dito sa bahay from the collections agency to hand out a letter.
That was the moment when I felt defeated. Tried to contest with the bank, but it all went to nothing.
Paid the agreed 220k smthing to settle it for the peace of mind na lang pero napaka sakit nun.

Anyway, time to build up everything I’ve lost and emergency fund.

I hope sana lahat nang in debt pa dito, maging debt free na rin soon.

KAYA NATIN TO!

Hello po. We have upcoming trip to PG next month and medyo torn lang kami kung saan ba best mag stay between the two spots?

Any recommendations from anybody’s personal experience?

Thank you!