MANILA, Philippines – Netizens admired the indigenous Mangyan man who patiently collects broken slippers to turn them into toys, which he sells to earn money for his daily needs.
In a Facebook post by the blogger "The Good Mangyan," they shared that they met this Mangyan who was selling dried taro and toys made from slippers.
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| Photo courtesy: The Good Mangyan (Facebook) |
"Isang Katutubong Mangyan ang aming Nakilala habang siya ay naglalako ng kanyang panindang Tinuyo na Gabi at Laruan na gawa sa sa mga Lumang Tsinelas, aniya galing sya sa Tambakan ng Basurahan upang maghanap ng mga Lumang Tsinelas para makagawa siya ng kanyang mga Obrang Laruan na kanyang maipapalit sa Bigas," the post captioned.
The mentioned Mangyan reportedly spends three hours walking to reach the dumpsite where he collects discarded slippers.
"Sa kanyang kwento ay halos 3 oras siya naglalakad para makarating lamang sa Tambakan ng Basurahan, kasabay na din ang paglalako ng Tinuyong gabi na gawa ng kanyang Magulang upang may maipambili sila ng Bigas at may maipambaon sa Pagpasok ang kanyang mga Kapatid..." the blogger said.
However, it’s unfortunate that no one buys or shows interest in the toys he sells.
Because of this, netizens appealed in the comment section, hoping people would support individuals like the Mangyan, who, despite life's hardships, continue to strive honestly.
"Galing naman po Niya. Naniniwala ako na may future siya. Masipag, mapagmahal sa magulang Kasi tumutulong sa magulang at Kapatid at may angking talino na Biyaya ng Diyos. Pagpalain ka at iTong vlogger."
"Ang galing niya!"
"Very creative mind. Sana may mag-invest para sa kaniya, baka may mga kaya pa siyang gawin."
The mentioned Mangyan is known as Jupel Bato-Bato, a 22-year-old.
Jupel lives in Dulangan, Baco, Oriental Mindoro, and belongs to the Alangan tribe.
The blogger hopes to help Jupel showcase and sell his masterpieces to support his family.
Note: To those who want to help Jupel, you may message The Good Mangyan Facebook page. You may also send via GCash or contact 09517399153 Kelvin Red for more details.
— Noel Ed Richards, The Summit Express
