You typically don't want to take on debt, but when you do, it's good to be smart about how you do it.
Which is why you typically want to avoid loan sharks (5/6). And you definitely don't borrow against your credit card.
Unfortunately there are instances when banks won't lend to you. But if you really need a loan, at least try borrowing from the government through SSS (or PagIbig) before resorting to loan sharks (or even micro lenders, since their interest rates are also usually high).
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