The article presents a concern about the increasing levels of unhappiness among Filipinos, particularly in light of the ongoing pandemic and its impact on economic well-being. The author argues that the top two Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations – "No poverty" and "Zero hunger" – are relevant to this issue. The survey results suggest a correlation between unhappiness and economic deprivation, with those who identify as poor or food insecure being more likely to report feeling un...