Purchasing power? Raymund Villanueva December 23, 2014 It can not be denied that many Filipinos are shopping for gifts as the Yuletide season rolls in. But it seems the government is denying that the people’s purchasing power is only good for second hand items, such as these pre-owned and discarded clothes selling briskly all over the country. (Commonwealth, Quezon City) By RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA Share this:ShareEmailPrintTweet