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‘Kargador’ Earns Praise after Daughter Graduates from College
A ‘kargador’ might not have a lot of money, but one was able to send his daughter to college – and she would honor him on her graduation, sharing that she is proud to be the daughter of a ‘kargador’!
Mailyn Esquelito Akoy shared that other kids are happy to share that they are the children of engineers, doctors, seafarers, teachers, etc. but she is also proud to be the daughter of a lowly kargador. While her father toiled with every sack he carries on his back, every bit of that hardwork means some money for the family.
Photo credit: Facebook / Mailyn Esquelito Akoy
They might be poor but Mailyn saw just how her father did his best to work as hard as he could to provide for the family. They might live in a squatter’s area that easily gets flooded during rainy season, leaving them sleepless in those days, yet she used those hardships as her motivation to do better in school.
Photo credit: Facebook / Mailyn Esquelito Akoy
She wants to give her parents a better life – and the best way she knew she could do that was to finish her college education so she could find a good job.
She lost her elder brother to unknown condition back when they were both in third year high school. The illness was never known because they didn’t have any money to bring him to the hospital nor the PhilHealth for poor folks, she shared.
Photo credit: Facebook / Mailyn Esquelito Akoy
From then on, she vowed to do her best so her family would have a better future. But going to school was a financial challenge that she and the family had to deal with.
Mailyn was not able to immediately enroll in college after high school graduation because of poverty, but she managed to join the TESDA vocational courses offered at the Nuestra Seniora de Candelaria Parish Church in Sultan Kudarat where she earned a diploma on Computer Literacy.
Photo credit: Facebook / Mailyn Esquelito Akoy
The next year, her mother had to take a ‘5-6 loan’ to pay for the downpayment after she passed the entrance exam at Sultan Kudarat State University. Her father had to work hard to pay that debt but Mailyn also made sure to do her best to find scholarships to ensure her parents wouldn’t have to worry too much about her education.
Sadly, there were people who laughed at their family for being ‘ambitious’, mocking Mailyn and telling her she would only go to school for that first semester because they were poor!
Photo credit: Facebook / Mailyn Esquelito Akoy
“Marami ang nakapagsabi na hindi ako makaka¬-abot hangang 4th year college dahil hindi na raw kakayanin ng aking mga magulang ang magiging gastusin sa paaralan. Hanggang 1st semester lang daw ako dahil si Papa isa lamang na kargador na kung tutuosin kulang pa ang kayang kinikita sa pang araw-araw naming gastosin dahil lang sa kakaramput nitong kita.
Ang ginawa ko noon? In-applyan ko halos lahat ng mga opisinang tumatanggap ng skolar. Yong init, pagod at hirap hindi ko alintana makapagpatuloy lamang sa pag-aaral. Hindi ako nagpatalo sa aking hiya kahit alam kong walang kasiguradohan kung matatangap ba ako o hindi ngunit sumubok parin ako.”
Though she found scholarships to pay for her tuition fees, she had to struggle with other needs. She only had one skirt uniform from first year to fourth year!
Photo credit: Facebook / Mailyn Esquelito Akoy
Because the house doesn’t have electricity, she makes sure to do her assignments and projects in school. Her dad would pick her up on his bicycle, but some people mocked her for that.
Madalas akong ginagabi lagi ng uwi dahil sa paaralan na ako gumagawa ng aking mga projects, assignments at don narin ako nakikicharge. Sinusundo lamang ako ni Papa pag ako’y tapos na. Minsan, may natanong sa akin. Isa sa aking kaklase: “Di ka ba nahihiyang bisikleta lang ang taga-hatid at sundo mo rito sa paaralan?”
Imbis na mainis ako, ang sagut ko lamang sa taong iyon ay, “Yan lang ang sasakyan na meron kami at HINDI ko ikinakahiya kong anong sasakyan ang susundo sa akin dito sa paaralan dahil maswerte akong anak na may amang nag-aalala sa akin sa tuwing gabihin ako sa pag-uwi at nagtatyagang ihatid at sundoin ako kahit na minsan sya’y pagod galing sa trabaho”.
Despite all the hardships, Mailyn was able to graduate – and she dedicates her success to her ‘kargador’ dad! It was a sweet graduation photoshoot for Mailyn and her parents as she proudly makes them join in the pictures.
Photo credit: Facebook / Mailyn Esquelito Akoy
Congratulations!
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SHS Student Brings Photos of Late Parents on Graduation Day
A senior high school (SHS) student brought framed photos of her late parents on her graduation day, touching many hearts and making netizens cry.
Her story has gone viral, with many netizens cheering her on and praying for her success in life…
SHS Student Brings Photos of Late Parents on Graduation Day
Graduation day is one of the best days in a student’s life, but it’s not always the happiest for all.
Some also experience a bittersweet moment because their loved ones aren’t with them. While many are due to having OFW parents who can’t be home for the special, others are because the parents have already passed on.
SHS student Juvelyn Dela Torre Eugenio, 18, of North Cotabato made netizens cry after she carried her parents’ framed photos as she marched and posed on stage to receive her diploma.
She explained that during recognition days and other special events when she was younger, it was always her mother who would accompany her on stage.
She wants to share her success and milestones with her parents, but they’re no longer around.
They lost their father to heart failure in July 2020.
In 2022, the siblings decided to let their mother enjoy a vacation with her older children in Manila, only to discover that she was sick and already in the terminal stages of a stage 4 battle with the Big C. They lost her shortly thereafter.
Juvelyn shared that losing their parents took a toll on her mental health, especially because she had to stand as a parent to her younger brother.
On graduation day, she vowed that she wouldn’t cry despite seeing all the other students with their parents.
But she broke down on stage when a concerned teacher asked her about her parents and offered words of consolation after she showed her their photos.
Despite the challenges, Juvelyn plans on continuing her journey as she dreams of becoming a lawyer someday.
How to Become a Lawyer in the Philippines
- Complete a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Sciences.
- Pass the PhiLSAT (Philippine Law School Admission Test)
- Complete law school.
- Complete the law internship.
- Pass the bar exams.
Did you know that lawyers in PAO (Public Attorney’s Office) with an entry-level position (Public Attorney I) earn a basic salary of Php95,000 (salary grade 25)?
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Elementary Students Praised for Playing “One Day” Using Ukuleles
Elementary students at a school in Mindanao earned praise online after playing “One Day” using their ukuleles for a presentation.
Many netizens were impressed about their skills, with some commenting that it’s a difficult piece to play on a ukulele, yet most of them nailed it! Wow.
Elementary Students Play “One Day” Using Their Ukuleles
A lot of people these days have this mistaken notion that kids are only fond of using cellphones and no longer enjoy playing with traditional toys or learning how to use a traditional musical instrument – because you can find lots of options for those online or with their phones.
But a group of students from Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School impressed netizens with their skills in playing the ukulele as they presented “One Day” for the school’s 100-year celebration.
Seated on the steps of their school, the kids played the musical instruments seamlessly, except for a few issues.
And while some netizens pointed out that one of the kids appear to be struggling with the proper chords and kept shifting around during the entire performance, the overall presentation is still quite impressive!
Many netizens even commented on the post of the Facebook page “Kung Taga-Oroquieta City Ka” that they were deeply touched by the kids’ presentation and were crying while watching. Awww.
A lot also praised the coaches who made this possible – and others felt proud of the children even if they had no idea who these little ones are.
It’s also quite impressive to see that the class had so many ukuleles. It is unknown whether the kids own the musical instruments or if the school provided them, but what’s clear is that their presentation is truly admirable.
What’s a Ukulele?
A ukulele is a type of string musical instrument that’s smaller than a guitar. It usually has nylon strings as opposed to the metal used in standard guitars.
The instrument also has four strings but isn’t considered a “kid’s instrument” only. Instead, it can be played by kids and adults alike.
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Proud Vendor Dad Offers Free Taho after Daughter Passes Board Exams for Teachers
One proud vendor dad offered free taho for everyone when his daughter passed the LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers).
Netizens were even more impressed to learn that the young lady passed after doing a self-review.
Truly amazing, right?
Vendor Offers Free Taho after Daughter Passes Teacher’s Board
Passing the board exams is truly a milestone that everyone can be proud of – and most of the time, the parents are their children’s proudest cheerleaders!
Of course, spouses and kids also feel the same thing. For example, a taxi driver offered free rides after his wife passed the LET.
The proud parents of a student who passed that same LET are also offering free taho to their customers.
Bobby and Rose Torallo happily got a tarpaulin up to celebrate the success of their daughter, Rosebel Cielo Torallo. The young woman had graduated cum laude from Baao Community College in Baao, Camarines Sur.
Apparently, based on her mom’s post on Facebook, she had also self-reviewed for the licensure exams – and this made her success even sweeter for the family.
In the post of her mom, Rose, it showed that the family’s main source of income is from selling taho. It was through this that the parents were able to send their kids to school.
Rose lamented that there were times when people looked down on their because they are “just” taho vendors.
Thankfully, the family didn’t mind what these people are saying. Instead, they persevered and put their faith in God.
She thanked all her kids for cooperating and striving hard to succeed in their studies even if their parents are only supporting them by selling taho.
How to Celebrate Passing the Board Exams
There are many ways to celebrate passing the board the exams. Some of these are:
- Throwing a party
- Buying cake
- Going on a trip
- Treating your family, friends, or even strangers to something (such as a free rides from taxi drivers or free taho from vendors)
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