'Kayod'

Tireless work shows fortitude

Angel Therese C. Sahagun
Information Communication Technology High School, Grade 9

At the San Fernando Market, we met Lolo Pedro. At 77, he continues to work hard, repairing and selling shoes — a trade he has spent almost half of his life doing.

The pandemic affected his livelihood; he takes home less money because of fewer customers. Still, he shows his mettle by laboring on, despite risks to his aged health.

“Wala, ganito ang buhay, kailangan mo kumayod kahit anong mangyari kung gusto mo mamuhay,” he stated with conviction.