At the age of 66, Carmelita Guerrero of Santo Cristo, Dasmariñas, Cavite should’ve been at the comforts of her home resting and at leisure. However, due to a series of deaths that followed her family, her husband and daughter, Carmelita was compelled to go against the despair and inconvenience brought by her family’s tragedy and continue reading : Woven
Tanaw de Rizal—pride and joy of the residents who made it known
Climbing the 930 steps to the top of Tayak Hill, three mothers cannot hide their joy and pride. When they have reached the summit where a large cross stands, with the view of the rest of Laguna Province on one side and a view of Mt. San Cristobal on the other, they are a picture continue reading : Tanaw de Rizal—pride and joy of the residents who made it known
‘Walis Tambo’—more than just livelihood products in Real, Quezon
Along the national highway going to the town proper of Real, Quezon Province, houses are commonly adorned with colorful ‘walis tambo.’ These ‘walis tambo’ are not simply household cleaning materials nor a source of income for the residents. These are products of the residents’ and the local government unit’s love for their environment. In 2004, continue reading : ‘Walis Tambo’—more than just livelihood products in Real, Quezon
Mga biahera ng Bautista
In the agricultural community of Brgy. Bautista, San Pablo, Laguna stands a house filled with sacks of fruits and vegetables. The place is owned by Asencia de Castro, a local and a seasoned ‘biahera’ who buys these goods from local farmers and sells them in Manila for the past 20 years. According to Asencia, what continue reading : Mga biahera ng Bautista
Kampanteng kinabukasan
Almost every week, she needs to find someone who will let her borrow some money—which will be her four children’s daily allowance to school for the whole week. “Kailangan araw-araw kang may hawak na pera, baunin ng mga bata. Kaso nga po walang pang-araw-araw na kita kaya hirap na hirap po kami sa pinansyal,” shared continue reading : Kampanteng kinabukasan
Soreda’s salbabida
For 62 years old Lola Soreda Holgado, living along the lakeshore of Taal in Brgy Butong, Taal, Batangas is a dream life just like it is for many other people. But once age becomes a factor and sickness comes around, the place becomes a place for survival for her. Lola Soreda is one of the continue reading : Soreda’s salbabida