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Blind Old Man Living in ‘Roof House’ Gets New Home from Kind Netizens

A blind old man living in a ‘roof house’ gets new home from kind netizens who raised enough money and building materials so he can have a better, safer place to live in.

House That’s All Roof

Rogelio Tabangcura, 68, lives on his own inside a ‘roof house’ in Barangay Nanerman in Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur. His house is really just a roof over the ground. He has to crawl inside to reach his bed which is only made of a thin mat and a cardboard box.

blind old man roof house
Photo credit: Krishna Tobia / ABS-CBN News

There is very little possession inside Tatay Rogelio’s house, but he thinks he does not need much because he is blind. He lives on his own inside that makeshift house but gets food from his siblings from time to time.

blind old man roof house
Photo credit: Krishna Tobia / ABS-CBN News
blind old man roof house
Photo credit: Krishna Tobia / ABS-CBN News

The poor man had lost his home after a typhoon 2 years ago but did not have means to rebuild it and could not also do it on his own as he had already lost his sight.

Taking pity on Tatay Rogelio’s plight, a kindhearted netizen named Krishna Tobia who now works in Washington, USA, decided to send him some money and also do a donation drive for the old man’s house. Soon enough, they were able to gather over $2,000 (Php100,000) for Tatay Rogelio’s home! Wow.

blind old man roof house
Photo credit: Krishna Tobia / ABS-CBN News

There were also many who donated sacks of cement and various construction materials needed to build this blind old man a new home. Quite a number of people also arrived to help build the house. They’re making great progress on the house. This will surely be finished soon, before the rainy days arrive.

blind old man roof house
Photo credit: Krishna Tobia / ABS-CBN News
blind old man roof house
Photo credit: Krishna Tobia / ABS-CBN News

The donors had given so much that for sure, when the house is completed, Tatay Rogelio will have a nice, comfortable bed to rest on, enough food to last him for weeks, and a cozy place to stay where he will always be safe.

blind old man roof house
Photo credit: Krishna Tobia / ABS-CBN News

Best House Materials in the Philippines

In many rural places in the Philippines, people could only afford to build nipa huts. Though such are cool and easy to build, they don’t last a long time. In this country where typhoons always strike each year, concrete homes are a better option.

The best house materials to use are hollow blocks with cement and steel bars. These can be more costly compared with nipa huts but they typically last a lifetime, as long as the house was properly built.

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Teen Ridiculed for Charles & Keith “Luxury Bag,” Now a Model of Several Brands

A teen ridiculed for Charles & Keith “luxury bag” gets the last laugh after the brand signed her up as their model.

But that’s not all. She has also become the face of other brands, including an airline! Wow.

Let’s just say that those who mocked her aren’t laughing now, huh?

Teen Ridiculed for Charles & Keith Bag Becomes a Model

When 17-year-old Singapore-based Pinay teen Zoe Gabriel happily posted about her “first luxury bag” after getting a Charles & Keith tote as a present from her dad, several netizens mocked her.

Some were even mean enough to comment on her post, pointing out that Charles & Keith isn’t a luxury brand.

Other netizens jumped to her rescue, assuring the young girl that “luxury” is relevant and she was right in considering the bag a luxury, especially because her dad bought it with his hard-earned money as an OFW (overseas Filipino worker).

Soon, Zoe and her dad were invited to the brand’s headquarters where they had a tour of the facility. The brand also gave her more bags.

Later, it was announced that Zoe is the newest model for Charles & Keith.

Photo credit: Charles & Keith

But her turn of luck didn’t stop there. After visiting Charles & Keith, she was also invited by other brands for a visit and got freebies from restaurants and other companies in the area.

Recently, it was also revealed that the teen isn’t just modeling for Charles & Keith but has also been signed up as the face for several other brands.

For example, she can be seen wearing an AirAsia cabin attendant’s uniform while dancing to a TikTok video posted by the airline.

@flyairasia

Dare to dream with @zoe 🦋

♬ original sound – smokinaftereat – smokinaftereat

In another video, she can be seen dancing with the cabin crew.

@flyairasia

*Domestic: all-in from RM23. Asean: all-in from RM60. Includes airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges and other applicable fees. T&C apply.

♬ i think he knows sped up – r & m <33

The future seems bright for this young lady – and it all started when people laughed at her over an innocent, happy post.

Good luck, Zoe Gabriel!

Famous Luxury Brands

Some famous luxury brands include:

  • Chanel
  • Dior
  • Gucci
  • Hermès
  • Louis Vuitton
  • Prada
  • Rolex
  • Tiffany
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Relationship Goals? Pilot Couple Goes Viral

A pilot couple goes viral, with netizens commenting that they’re their relationship goals because of their impressive jobs – and they even work together. Talk about being partners for life!

Pilot Couple Goes Viral as They Share First Flight Together

Most couples have different jobs or professions – and that’s fine, of course. But a couple recently went viral for their job as pilots, especially after they shared their first flight together.

Luigi and Cello Custodio from Parañaque City are pilots by profession.

They met in 2017, became official in 2022, and got married 2 years later – but it was on December 8, 2022, that they shared their first flight together.

Although they have the same job and work for the same airline, it’s actually a rare moment for them to fly together. That’s why it was sweet that they were able to do it last December.

They even described the experience as “once in a blue moon.”

Because they don’t do it on a regular basis, the Custodio couple said that the moment was extra special for them.

Photo credit: Latest Chika

They both described the experience as wonderful, with Luigi saying that he felt very relaxed because he was piloting the plane with his wife.

Cello also said that she felt happy with that shared flight, adding that she prefers to fly with him because it’s easier to be open about asking how she can improve and become a better pilot.

She shared that Luigi also gives her tips about flying, and it’s a good interaction for them without them feeling bad about the situation.

She also admitted that flying together was really one of their goals as a couple – and flying with their baby is their family goal. We can’t wait to see that dream come true!

During their first flight together, Luigi announced to the passengers that he was flying with his wife.

Many netizens were impressed by this couple, although some joked that they shouldn’t fight mid-air because something might happen to the flight. LOL

Aiming for the Best Couple Goals

There are actually a lot of goals that a couple can make – and you don’t have to become a pilot to achieve that.

Some couple goals include:

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New Pilot Goes Viral as He Flies Above House to Thank His Parents

A new pilot goes viral as he flies above their house in their hometown as a way to thank his parents for their continued support so he can reach his dreams. Isn’t that wonderful?

New Pilot Goes Viral for Unique Show of Gratitude to Parents

How do you thank your parents for what they’ve done for you?

Most parents don’t really ask for anything in return, but it’s sweet to know that there are children who think of showing their gratitude in their own simple way.

For Jan Nicole Crencia, a new pilot, showing gratitude meant flying over their house so his parents can see him up in the sky.

On March 13, 2023, Crencia shared a milestone in his pilot career: he was able to reach the minimum accumulated flight time requirements for his commercial pilot license.

Photo credit: Jan Nicole Crencia

With that achievement, he decided to take a flight over his hometown in Sogod, Southern Leyte.

He happily announced the feat on social media, posting some photos taken from the air and one taken by his parents from the ground.

Photo credit: Jan Nicole Crencia

I was able to fly atop our house as a way to show my gratitude to my parents who gave their endless support so I can reach my dreams in life, and so they can also see that all their hard work paid off,” he explained.

He also added a promise, “Even if they already spent a lot of money for my flying, they still didn’t hesitate to pay. Thank you ma and pa, soon, it will be my turn to provide.

As he achieved this new milestone, he also thanked a certain Capt. Dwight, his mentor, for giving him a schedule so his plans will happen and for everything that the instructor taught him.

Photo credit: Jan Nicole Crencia

I still have a long way to go, but I am already far from where I used to be,” he ended the post, also thanking God for being with him in every flight.

Isn’t that wonderful?

How to Be a Pilot

You need to enroll in a flight school to become a pilot. But first, you must also pass the entrance examination to enter a flight school.

Being a pilot requires a lot of hands-on flying hours.

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