Filipinos have this funny notion that
1.(so, then, if) you speak English, they would assume you are rich. Maybe this is somehow connected to the first reason; Once you sound intelligent, you are rich. This is not entirely true but tracing back to our roots, this could
2. (still, then, that) be associated with colonial mentality.
3. (Since then, Even now, Back then), only the rich can afford school.