I have no words for these.

On the way to Sasmuan. We passed by a flooded street.












konnichiwa~

Hello there. We just finished filming our documentary. The one I mentioned earlier, about poverty. haha. The experience was fun plus, I learned a lot from it really.
We went to the nearby town of Sasmuan, Pampanga. My uncle drove us there and helped us also since they were worried, well actually, its me who is worried. I was like, "I don't know the people there. I'm nervous." haha. okay, that was stupid. haha.

We walked at the wet market, then we reached a couple of houses vying in the small streets. I was kind of annoyed at first because there were a couple of guys who were looking at us, and it made me uneasy when they were staring at me. I was like, "man! is there something wrong with me?" We continued to walk a few more steps and finally settled at the house nearest to the bridge. I'm not really sure but I felt safer there rather than going further.

The house was just small and it was dark inside though it was noon. I asked permission with the guy standing outside, who was already looking at me when we got there. I said my name and what are our intentions. He smiled. That gave me the impression that he was nice. He let us in, and said that we could interview his lola (grandmother) who is living with him.

I was the one who approached Lola Thomasa. I said it's a documentary and then fortunately, she was willing to cooperate with us. I asked a couple of questions to her and then let my groupmates ask further.

Lola Thomasa told us that she was not able to finish her studies. She just reached 2nd grade. I was curious and asked why. She said, "Nagkasakit ako. Pneumonia. Hindi na ako nakapag aral pagkatapos." I felt really sad when I heard that. It may be a little thing for us but to them, it can be hindrance to going to school. She further narrated that at that time, since they're really poor, the money intended for her studying were used for her medicines. Then she hadn't gone to school after then.

Then I also interviewed the guy. His name is Louie. He is just 20 years old but he already have wife and a baby. Louie just finished studying up to senior high school. I asked why he hadn't pursued college. He said that they really have no money for that. Instead, he just worked and eventually, he married Leslie, his wife. He works in a consignation in the market. He helps fishermen bring the fishes to the market then he helps selling them. I asked him if he was still willing to pursue college if he will be given a chance. I felt sad when he answered no. He said he won't be going to school anymore since he already have a family. "Baka pagtawanan lang ako. Magtatrabaho na lang ako." came his reply.

I felt really sad with what they narrated to us. They know and admit that they are poor but still, they don't have any intentions on making any move to change the kind of life they have now. They still have the mentality "Bahala na.."

But, I still learned a couple of things from them, like I was fortunate enough because I get some of the things I want. I study in a private school and I can eat as much as I want. Compared to them who were deprived of education because of poverty. Lola Thomasa also said that sometimes, they aren't able to eat because they don't have money to buy food. Or sometimes, they would eat really late, like eating lunch at 3o'clock in the afternoon. It was also sad hearing those, but it's worse when I heard that even though they can do something to change that, they still didn't.

Aw. This post got too long. I got carried away with my emotions. Haha!
I'm editing the video now, and hopefully I could finish it tonight. ;))

Lola Thomasa's house. You see, it's really dark inside though we went there at noon.














Well then, till the next blog. Byeeee;p


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