Artist: Derrick Macutay
Size: 15in x 15in
Medium: Oil on canvas

Story behind the artwork:

Prices are going up even down to the smallest commodities. Consumers in the grassroots could not afford to buy a decent meal. How far would a 20 peso go for a meal? One pack of noodles? Several pieces of spices? Fishballs? Fish crackers? Dried fish and a tomato? One can only be happy if his 20 peso has enough change for tomorrows’ meal.