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Mang Ronaldo further assured Ronell that his income as a tricycle driver and sideline works would suffice to make their ends meet— confessing that he is dreaming of the moment when Ronell would achieve things he was not able to obtain.
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A story concept by Gerald Pesigan
When an out-of-school youth who works at a factory reaches the end of his contract, he is welcomed by a choice which can either maintain or improve his life.
As the bell rings, the facilitator of the program for out-of-school youth concludes their session for the week. The facilitator seems happy that youths who come to the session are lesser each week. Ronell, a 19-year old, walks out of the classroom and finds his backpack broken. He stopped at a local book store and looked for a new one. Surprised by the price, he decided not to buy it. Instead, he bought 2 packs of rice and a viand at a nearby karenderia.
During dinner, he is hesitant to open up the topic of his scholarship. He told his father that he will reach the end of his contract at the noodle factory on friday. Mang Ronaldo then stated that his friend offered him a good paying job and he wanted Ronell to take it. However, Ronnel wants to take the scholarship than the high-paying job. Silence filled the room as Mang Ronaldo processes their situation given that he has to shoulder all their expenses. Surprisingly, his father respected his decision and told him that it is his responsibility to provide for their needs and that it is okay for him to take the scholarship.
Ronell is then surprised when Mang Ronaldo gets a new backpack that he has been saving ever since Ronell started going to the Out-of-school program. Teary-eyed, Ronell accepts his father’s gift and they continue their dinner talking about their future dreams.
Another week has passed, the facilitator is welcomed by empty seats in the classroom. A student volunteer asked her why there were no students present. The Facilitator smiled and said, “enrolled na sila”.
TRES ALAS
TRES ALAS is a horror film created by Jenson Balat. Derived from the superstition that the spirits are said to be awake at these times.
TRES ALAS is a horror film created by Jenson Balat. Derived from the superstition that the spirits are said to be awake at these times.
PITHAYA
PITHAYA is a horror film directed by Jenson Balat with the help of other BMMA students in STI College Calamba. This film serves as a project for our Film Production subject.