Despite struggling to walk under the scorching sun, an older man continues selling Christmas lanterns, or parol, for as low as ₱20 to ₱25 in Cavite, capturing the attention of a concerned resident who hopes to help him find more customers.
A Heartwarming Encounter in Cavite
Krizel Jane Cruz Avila shared her encounter with the vendor at Capitol Hills Subdivision in Barangay Lapidario, Trece Martires City, through a Facebook post. She noted,
Mahina na sigaw nya sa pag alok at lako nito.”
This may be because of his aging. But what truly captures the netizens is his perseverance in continously sharing ornaments of pinoy christmas spirit.
Journey From Dasmariñas
Avila observed that the man’s voice had grown weak as he called out to potential buyers, while his movements appeared increasingly slow and difficult. Furthermore, the vendor shared that he had traveled by public transportation all the way from Area C in Dasmariñas just to sell his lanterns.
Despite the intense heat and physical demands of walking from place to place, he was already on his second day of selling in the neighborhood, though Avila remained uncertain whether he would return in the following days.
A Community’s Support
Moved by his situation, she turned to Facebook to promote his affordable Christmas decorations and encourage nearby residents to support his livelihood. She wrote,
Maybe some of you can buy from him to help kung mapadaan sya sa area nyo.”
Afterwards, she clarified that she had personally asked the vendor’s permission before taking his photograph. To help interested buyers reach him, Avila offered his godchild’s contact details and later updated her post with the Facebook account of his daughter, Shirley Lala Panadero.
Ultimately, as Christmas approaches, the vendor’s daily journey offers a glimpse into the perseverance of Filipinos who continue working despite physical difficulties, where each parol represents a humble hope of earning a living.
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