What is the meaning of the Filipino idiom Nagbuhat ng sariling bangko?

• A. Self-promotion or boasting.
• B. Modesty about achievements.
• C. Gossiping about others.
• D. Avoiding attention.

Answer: (A)

Nagbuhat ng sariling bangko describes someone who shows off their own achievements to gain attention or praise—basically self-promotion or boasting. The image of carrying a bench you own suggests insisting on your own place or status, signaling you want others to recognize and admire you. It’s about talking up what you’ve done rather than staying modest. It’s not about being humble, not about spreading gossip, and not about avoiding attention.