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Passersby Save Vendor from Heartless Enforcers Who Wanted to Take Her Vegetables

Several passersby save vendor from heartless enforcers who wanted to confiscate her vegetables because she’s selling them without a permit. The video has gone viral, especially because it happened on Christmas Day!

Heartless Enforcers Try to Take Vendor’s Vegetables

There are many rules that local government units impose to ensure order in society. One of these rules is for vendors to obtain the necessary permits before they can sell anything.

passersby save vendor — Photo credit: Michael Pinero

Though many vendors do that, especially those with market stalls, it’s also a reality that there are many ambulant vendors who sell without permits.

What they’re doing is against the law, yet many people also empathize with them. And even if what they’re doing is, technically, illegal, there are many who would readily ask law enforcers to turn a blind eye because they’re just trying their best to earn money for their families.

That’s what happened in Dumaguete City on Christmas Day.

Passersby banded together to save a vendor from heartless enforcers who wanted to confiscate her goods.

These people knew that the woman didn’t have a permit to sell and shouldn’t be selling, yet they begged the two law enforcers to let the woman go. The two men, however, insisted on doing their jobs and catching this woman.

Desperate to keep the goods that she spent precious money on, the woman refused to let go despite being cornered. The passersby shouted to the enforcers, asking them to let her go and simply forgive her.

Many were saddened that it happened on Christmas Day – and some of the people who knew the woman could be heard telling the enforcers that the woman had just gotten better from some illness.

The post quickly went viral, with many netizens expressing anger over the enforcers’ treatment of this woman.

Others said that they would have gladly helped out by buying the woman’s vegetables.

“Kung isa ako sa nanjan, bibilhin ko nalang yan tatawad nalang ako paghindi kaya ang presyo para tigilan nila si nanay kawawa naman,” one netizen wrote.

Many also pointed out that though she’s an illegal seller, she’s not harming anyone. These guys should have gone after the snatchers, thieves, and other bad elements instead.

Here’s the heartbreaking video:

Do You Need a Permit to Sell Vegetables?

In most places, selling requires a permit. That means anything, including vegetables!

But some local governments also allow farmers and small-time vendors to sell without any permit. However, the laws vary among localities.

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Wife In Viral Appreciation Post Defends Husband: “I married a great guy”

The wife mentioned in a recent viral appreciation post defended her husband from the judgment he received online.

On Facebook, Mhei Legaspi Nodado aired her sentiments and defended her husband Mark Vincent Yap Nodado. It can be recalled that Mark posted an appreciation post for his wife, who felt like she didn’t accomplish anything 10 years after graduating. The post went on to share how Mark felt grateful for all the support and even the little things Mhei did for him and his family.

Amid the mixed reactions that the post received, Mhei spoke up and lamented how easy it is for other people to throw judgment at her husband.

She wrote, “The problem with some people is that they are too quick to judge. Never will I ever exchange my life now to anything. I married a great guy. Yes, he is not perfect, but he is a great one. He is responsible, appreciative, loving, soft-hearted, generous and the best there is.”

“Some say stuff castigating him. Saying as if they had known him from the start. But may I ask you, have you ever been married? Have you had children of your own? Or even, do you know him, me, us?
No one deserves harsh words based on a single post which actually meant to appreciate your wife,” she added.

Mhei explained that it was her choice to choose a profession where she gets to take care of her family most of the day. She also feels grateful that her husband didn’t force her to work full time.

She also explained that her complaining about feeling that she didn’t accomplish after 10 years was just brought by hormones and not her husband’s fault.

Mhei shared some of her accomplishments, including being a businesswoman and a financial advisor. However, she said that her biggest accomplishment was being a good mother and a wife.

In the end, she reminded all the mothers that they’re all doing a great job. She also appealed to spread positivity instead of harsh comments.

“To all the moms out there, whether full-time moms, working moms, kudos to you! We are doing a great job and let us all uplift everyone. Let’s share positivity,” Mhei wrote.

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Has Mosang of ‘LenLen’ Series Switched To Being A Kakampink? Direk Darryl Yap Denies & Clarifies

VinCentiments Director Darryl Yap clarified the alleged “switching” of political sides of his actress Rowena Quejada, or “Mosang” in his controversial series, LenLen.

Recently, social media was abuzz over reports that Rowena or “Mosang” is one proud “kakampink”. This created a controversy as Mosang is part of the series, “Lenlen: The Untold Story.” The series has sparked interest as it focused on a political figure dubbed “Lenlen” with a campaign that focused on “Parang Angat.” Many supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo has slammed the series as they said it was obviously an attack against their candidate.

With Mosang declaring that she’s a supporter of Robredo, many reports surfaced that Mosang had “switched” her support.

However, Direk Darryl clarified that there was no “SwitchToLeni” at all. He said that he had always known that Rowena was a Robredo supporter, but she agreed to take part in the series.

He wrote on his official Facebook page their conversation. He recalled, “‘Mommy? Ok lang ba? Kunin kita sa Lenlen? kasi kailangan ang Role, may alam kay Lenlen, gawin ka sana source si Mosang; eh di ba? MakaLeni ka? Baka pwede ka? Kaya mo ba?'”

‘“…oo naman anak, kayang-kaya, work,'”was the reply of Mosang.

According to Direk Darryl, this shouldn’t be an issue at all. He explained, “VinCentiments’ MOSANG, Our Mommy Rowena Wengkie Quejada has always been a KAKAMPINK. Wala pong #SwitchToLeni, kasi Leni po talaga siya noon pa man. at hindi lang po siya sa grupo ang hindi #BBM, may mangilan-ngilan pong gusto rin sa talo. (charot!)”

He said that despite their differences in political beliefs, they remain professional with each other. Direk Darryl also shared that Rowena even experienced the generosity of Senator Imee Marcos, despite being a Robredo supporter.

“Hindi po totoong nagbago ng isip ang Mommy Weng namin; Talagang pong simula’t sapul siya ay makaLENI. Gayunpaman, walang lamat o bitak sa aming samahan; at siya mismo, naranasan nya nang personal ang kabaitan ni Senator Imee R. Marcos,” he said.

The VinCentiments director said the Robredo supporters are reacting maybe because they couldn’t believe that it’s possible to remain friends and professionals despite having different political views.

He added, “Ngayon, Bakit po gulat na gulat ang mga kapwa nya Kakampink? Kasi po hindi nila alam na pwede pala iyon; ang magpatuloy ang pagkakaibigan at trabaho kahit magkaiba kayo ng paninindigang Politikal, basta manatili ang respeto at pagtanaw ng utang na loob.”

In the end, Direk Darryl continued to defend Rowena and said their political beliefs don’t define their friendship and love for each other.

“Siya po ay 12 years ko nang kaibigan at nanay-nanayan. hindi po si Leni o BBM ang susukat sa aming pagmamahal para sa isa’t-isa,” he added.

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Photo of Man Buying a Doll Straight from Construction Job Warms Hearts

The photo of a man buying a doll straight from his construction job, evidenced by the powdered cement on his legs and feet, warmed netizens hearts. Many loved the idea that a little girl is going to be happy when this man arrives home. Isn’t that sweet?

Photo of Man Buying a Doll for Daughter Goes Viral

Most parents only want the best for their children, even if that means they have to work extra hard or even go abroad just to provide for their family’s needs.

That’s exactly what netizens are thinking after a photo of a man buying a doll for his daughter was posted by SuperMom on her Facebook account.

It was clear from the pictures that this man came straight from his construction job to find a doll for his daughter. He didn’t even bother to clean up his legs and feet of the cement that clung to them – he appears to be too excited to buy the toy for his daughter!

Although the man wasn’t identified in the post, the post explained that this happened in Tambang, Tinambac in Camarines Sur, and that the man was buying the doll for his daughter.

“Kahit na maliit na halaga lang kinikita ko, basta nakakakain ang mga anak ko at naiibigay ko mga gusto at pangangailangan nila, daig ko pa po nanalo sa lotto,” the man reportedly said.

The photos were attributed to a certain Divine B. who said that the man’s smile was priceless as he happily paid for the doll.

Although for some it might seem like the doll was an unnecessary luxury for a family whose head works as construction worker, many were supportive that this man is still thinking about how to make his kids happy.