Netizens praised the indigenous Mangyan man for his patience in collecting broken slippers to craft toys, which he sells to support his daily needs.
In a Facebook post by the blogger “The Good Mangyan,” it was shared that they encountered this Mangyan selling dried taro and toys made from recycled slippers.
“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.
Photo courtesy: The Good Mangyan (FB)
The Mangyan in question is said to spend three hours walking to the dumpsite to collect 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 emphasized.
Unfortunately, no one buys or shows interest in the toys he attempts to sell.
As a result, netizens urged others in the comment section to support individuals like the Mangyan, who, despite life’s challenges, continue to work hard with integrity.
“Very creative mind. Sana may mag-invest para sa kaniya, baka may mga kaya pa siyang gawin.”
“Ito yung mga dapat sinusuportahan ng gobyerno, puwede siya kumita nang malaki kapag namarket nang husto ang mga paninda niya.”
“Ang galing niya!”
“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.”
The said Mangyan is Jupel Bato-Bato, a 22-year-old from Dulangan, Baco, Oriental Mindoro, and a member of the Alangan tribe.
Photo courtesy: The Good Mangyan (FB)
The blogger hopes to assist Jupel in showcasing and selling his creations to help support his family.
If you wish to support Jupel, you can reach out through The Good Mangyan Facebook page. Alternatively, you may send assistance via GCash or contact Kelvin Red at 09517399153 for more information.