Fernando Gonzalez is a single parent residing in Barangay Villa Reyes in the municipality of San Narciso in Quezon Province. He has seven children but they are not living with him. He used to make a living from panghahapin (hook and line fishing). But due to the pandemic, he could no longer work. Being a...
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Aljon and Angel’s Story
Aljon Branee and Angel Ibano are live-in partners residing in Barangay Talisay in the municipality of San Andres in Quezon Province. Before the pandemic, Aljon was a fisherman. When consecutive typhoons hit the province, he stopped fishing and now works part-time at a rice mill while Angel takes care of their children. Strong winds brought...
Josemarie’s Story
Josemarie Candelario, 31 years old, is a former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who lost his job due to the pandemic. Worse, he later found out that his agency is a fraud. He now works as a laborer and sews shoes as a part time worker. He is the sole breadwinner for the family. Josemarie’s family...
Franco’s Story
Franco Jancinto, 30 years old, lives with his wife and only child in a coastal area in Zone 4, Barangay Sibalat in the municipality of Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro. Their only source of income is fishing. However, their location puts them at high risk in times of disaster such as typhoons and tsunami. On the night...