This can range from simple things like not having enough money for a particular purchase to more complex situations like not having a certain skill or talent. This usage of the phrase demonstrates humility and honesty in acknowledging what one lacks or does not possess. In Filipino culture, wala meron is often used to describe a situation where one does not have something that is typically expected or desired. For example, if someone asks if you have any food to share and you respond with "wala ...