MODULE 13

Writers:
Dr. Alma Teresa A. Corpuz
Florabel B. Jacinto
Roanne Julie D. Davila

Illustrator: Layout Artist:

Norvin B. Taniza Elleden Grace L. Denosta
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Introduction

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World Module
aims to engage students in appreciation and critical study of 21st
Century Literature from the Philippines and the World, encompassing
their various dimensions, genres, elements, structures, contexts, and
traditions.

This module allows the learners to embark on a journey from

Philippine regions to the different parts of the world through various
literary encounters.

Here, the learners will be accompanied by Lito and Letty, the ship
captains of Balangay ( an old name of a Philippine boat). Lito is a
Filipino Ship Captain who is in-charge of the local destinations. And
Letty is a Lady Ship Captain from other country. She is in-charge of the
tour abroad. Lito and Letty assist each other in every module visit.

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Legend

This Self Learning Kit (SLK) is divided into 27 modules with varied
parts and respective icons:

Gearing Up
(Review)

Testing the Water

( Pre-test)

Leaving the Shore

( Priming Activity)

Rocking the Boat

( Activity Proper)

Plotting the Course

( Analysis)

Keeping Track
( Abstraction)

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Legend

Approaching Destination
(Application)

Seeing the Lighthouse

( Reflection)

Dropping the Anchor

( Post Test)

Going Back to the Ocean

( Remediation)

Discovering the Gems

( Key to Corrections)

Every module targets specific Learning Competency (LC) and asks

learners to perform multiple tasks.

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Hello, dear student, our fellow voyager!

Welcome…

I’m Letty. Are you ready to set sail and

BEGIN your voyage with this module?

I’m Lito.
Well, it’s time to GO ABOARD to set
your quest for KNOWLEDGE in motion.
Have FUN!

Stories are all around us. Whether in reading books, watching TV

shows and movies, or listening to conversations, you encounter real life
experiences of different people. They may not only entertain you, they may
even teach you a lesson or two.

Writers use anecdotes to impart a lesson in an entertaining way. They

may narrate a past personal experience, or relate an experience of another
person related to the topic discussed.

An anecdote is a literary genre that tells a story about an incident in a

person’s life. Although it is often amusing and humorous, an anecdote is
different from a joke because it does not just aim to make people laugh, but
to reveal a deeper truth about a person, or to spark a realization about an
idea.

In this module, you will learn about anecdotes as a tool to effectively

communicate a lesson or idea. Specifically, you will be reading about an
anecdote of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, our national hero. He recalls about a night,
while looking at two moths circling the light of a lamp as his mother tells him
a story. Read on and learn about what realization and lesson Dr. Jose Rizal
learned through the story of the moth and the lamp.

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Horizon Overview

Learning Competency:
EN12Lit-Ie-31.1 & 3: produce a creative representation of a
literary text by applying multimedia skills: choose an appropriate
multimedia format in interpreting a literary text; and do self- and /
or peer assessment of the creative adaptation of a literary text,
based on rationalized criteria, prior to presentation.

The use of the module requires every learner to creatively interpret

regional literary text, an anecdote, using an appropriate multimedia format.
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
 demonstrate an understanding of the anecdote “On the Moth and the
Lamp”;
 interpret the anecdote using an appropriate multimedia format; and
 show an appreciation of the use of multimedia to creatively interpret a
literary text.

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Connect with the Module:

Some reminders before
cruising:

Use the module with care especially in turning each

page.

Be reminded to answer the Pre-Test before moving

on to the Self-Learning Kit (SLK) Proper.

Read and understand the directions in every exercise.

Observe honesty in answering the tests and

exercises and in checking your answers.

Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of this

module.

Try to finish the task at hand before proceeding to

the next.

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Gearing Up

Studying literature can be very easy with

the right amount of knowledge gained from your
journey in the past. Can you recall module 12
which was about the poem, “Padre Faura
Witnesses the Execution of Rizal” by Danton
Remoto? What do you think is the significance
of Rizal’s death to the Filipino society of today?

For your next journey , we will

introduce a literary genre, an anecdote, that
will make learning more meaningful.

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Testing the Waters

DIRECTIONS: Choose and darken the circle corresponding to the letter of

the correct answer for each item.

1. What amusing story tells about a real incident or person that intends to
impart a lesson?
O A. Fable
O B. Noble
O C. Legend
O D. Anecdote

2. When sharing an anecdote, what topic is best to talk about?

O A. Career
O B. Dreams
O C. School activity
O D. Anything under the sun

3. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an anecdote?

O A. To argue
O B. To inspire
O C. To reminisce
O D. To bring cheer

4. What does beckon mean in “The flickering seemed to beckon him every
evening.”?
O A. Talk
O B. Invite
O C. Challenge
O D. Discourage

5. Which is NOT a characteristic of the young moth in the story, “The Moth
and the Lamp’?
O A. Curious
O B. Obedient
O C. Determined
O D. Adventurous

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Let’s Navigate

Have you read an anecdote? Have you ever

retold past personal experience to someone?
Retelling an account of personal experience
is an anecdote. It covers a wide variety of stories
and tales.

Leaving the Shore

DIRECTIONS: Study the picture and recall personal life experience/s

related to the picture. Write your answers in the boxes.

Learner’s Possible Answer

Did you enjoy your first activity? How did you

feel while recalling your past experiences? Let’s
continue with your journey to this wonderful lesson.
Go to the next page of the module and discover
more.

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Rocking the Boat

DIRECTIONS:

1. Watch the short video clip in the CD or from Youtube entitled “Salbabida
Story”. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYNv32ZqwmQ).

Note: The teacher may opt to use this transcribed conversations in the video if
the learner does not have any means to view it online or watch the CD. Please
see attachment on pages 25-26.
2. Pick out some lines (at least three) wherein the speakers look back at
some of their experiences like the examples below:
 “Kasi dati, nabubully ako sa school. Ang pumasok lang sa isip ko
nun, gumanti. Siya (KB) yung tututong sa ‘kin na makipagresbakan,
and akala ko nun ano e, ‘makikipagbugbugan’ kami e, sapakan.
Tinuruan ako ni KB kung paano maging Salbabida rin sa iba.”
 Actually, hindi lang ako yung nakatagpo, kasama ko nun si KB,
kaming dalawa. Nakita namin si Kesz natutulog sa harapan ng
convenient store. Nagkaro’n ng compassion si KB na tulungan si
Kesz. Kasi ano eh, sinisipa-sipa siya nung mga dumadaan, tapos
puro sugat pa yung ulo niya, tapos, wala siyang damit.”
3. After writing down some of the other lines about their memories,
compose your own interpretation of what you think the video is about.
Make a poster of what the people in the video do, and what it means to
those people they are able to help.

4. Place your output on an oslo paper.

 How does the telling of the memories or the

flashbacks of the speakers help you in
understanding their mission or what their
organization is doing?

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Plotting the Course

DIRECTIONS: Study the following questions carefully and write your

answer on each blank.

1. In the first part of the video, we are introduced to Efren Peñaflorida, 2009
CNN Hero of the Year. He compares his friend and mentor, KB Mana-
laysay to a
__________________________________________________________

2. What does he mean by this comparison?

_________________________________________________________

3. What has been Efren’s problem during the time KB met him, and how
was KB able to help him?
_________________________________________________________

4. How has KB’s simple act of kindness affect Efren? How was it able to
affect not only Efren but many other kids like Kesz, for example?
__________________________________________________________

5. What do you think is the message of the video? What lesson does it
want to share to viewers?
_________________________________________________________

Hi! Welcome back! Did you understand the

message of the video? What helped you
understand its lesson? Move to the next page so
we can place your thoughts on the right track.

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Keeping Track

Do you know that an anecdote is an amusing

short story about a real person or event that intends
to impart a life lesson? Keep these in mind.

People are fond of sharing humorous experiences in life to their

family members and friends. As anecdotes pop up, all day, every day.
An anecdote is a short amusing or interesting story about a real
incident or person.
Anecdotes cover a wide variety of stories and tales, especially
since they can be about basically any subject under the sun. It is a short
story about a real person or event, usually serving to make the listeners
laugh or ponder over a topic. Generally, the anecdote will relate to the
subject matter that the group of people is discussing.
For example, if a group of learners are discussing pets, and one
learner tells a story about how his cat comes downstairs at a certain time
every night, then that learner has just shared an anecdote. Let's look at the
anecdote below, a conversation of former Pres. Manuel L. Quezon and his
daughter.

As Heads of the Family

Daughter Nini Quezon Avanceña recalled how she hates social
function during their time in Malacañang and one day her father asked her
to attend a social function with him.
“You know the President’s invitation is a command”, he told his
daughter who was avoiding the question.
“Are you inviting me as the President of the Philippines or as my
father?”, she asked him jokingly.
Immediately, President’s Quezon’s eyes twinkled as he answered;
“Since I know you hate these social functions, I am inviting you as a father,
so you can refuse it if you want to.” – Araceli T. Salazar.

Whenever an anecdote is introduced, either in real life or fiction, it

provides background information. An author might write a scene where
one of the characters tells the other a bit of their back story, usually to
create depth and intrigue. Let's explore some of the purposes
behind anecdotes.
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Purposes of Anecdotes
 To Bring Cheer
Sometimes telling a story just makes people laugh or brightens the
mood. Here is an example of an anecdote meant to look back on happy
memories:
• Before Christmas morning breakfast, parents tell their children
about their very first Christmas together.
 To Reminisce
In most anecdotes, people are talking about their past. They are
looking back on moments in their lives and sharing the joy of that time
with others. Here is an example of an anecdote with a hint of
reminiscence:
• A mother tells her son a story about a family vacation when she was
growing up.
 To Caution
Sometimes, just laying out rules for individuals is not effective. They
need to hear frightening stories of dangers that can be avoided by
following regulations. Here are some examples of cautionary anecdotes:
• Before beginning a lecture on why staying out late is inappropriate, a
father tells his daughter about a scary incident he had one time
when he stayed out too late.
• Before giving a presentation on the dangers of drug abuse, the
speaker tells the audience how he himself used to abuse drugs and
explains the negative effects it brought about in his life.
 To Persuade or Inspire
Sometimes, people just want others to know they've faced similar
struggles and they're there to help. They can also be conveying the
message that, with a little bit of hard work, brighter futures are ahead.
Here is an example of an inspirational anecdote:
• Before beginning a tutoring session, the tutor tells the student how
he used to struggle with the subject matter in the past and how he
managed to grow past these difficulties (LoveToKnow Corp., 2019).

Anecdotes like other literary genres are interpreted in many ways

such with the use of multimedia.

Multimedia is the field concerned with the computer-controlled

integration of text, graphics, drawings, still and moving images (video),
animation, audio, and any other media where every type of information can
be represented stored, transmitted and processed digitally (Dave, 2001).

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Keeping Track

An anecdote is a brief, revealing account of an individual person or an

incident. Occasionally humorous, anecdotes differ from jokes because their
primary purpose is not to simply provoke laughter but to reveal a truth more
general than the brief tale itself, such as to characterize a person by
delineating a specific quirk or trait, to communicate an abstract idea about
a person, place, or thing through the concrete details of a short narrative.
An anecdote is "a story with a point (Cuddon, J.A., 1992 & Epstein, L.,
1989).

Do you fully understand an anecdote and its

purposes? Try to recall some anecdotes you read or
listened to.
Now that you have understood an anecdote, can
you now determine the themes and purposes of
anecdotes you read or listened to? Challenge yourself
more with the next activity.

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Approaching Destination
DIRECTIONS: Read and understand the anecdote entitled, “On the Moth
and the Lamp” written by Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Write a slogan about the
story’s theme and post it on your Facebook wall. Invite your FB friends to
give comments on your post.

“On the Moth and the Lamp”

My mother was
teaching me to read in a
Spanish reader called "The
Children's Friend" (El
Amigo de los Niños). This
was quite a rare book and
an old copy. It had lost its
cover and my sister had
cleverly made a new one.
She had fastened a sheet
of thick blue paper over the back and then covered it with a piece of cloth.
This night my mother became impatient with hearing me read so
poorly. I did not understand Spanish and so I could not read with
expression. She took the book from me. First, she scolded me for drawing
funny pictures on its pages. Then, she told me to listen and she began to
read. When her sight was good, she read very well. She could recite well,
and she understood verse-making, too. Many times during Christmas
vacations, my mother corrected my poetical compositions, and she always
made valuable criticisms.
I listened to her, full of childish enthusiasm. I marvelled at the nice-
sounding phrases which she read from those same pages. The phrases
she read so easily stopped me at every breath. Perhaps I grew tired of
listening to sounds that had no meaning for me. Perhaps I lacked self-
control. Anyway, I paid little attention to the reading. I was watching the
cheerful flame. About it, some little moths were circling in playful flights. By
chance, too, I yawned. My mother soon noticed that I was not interested.
She stopped reading. Then she said to me: "I am going to read you a very
pretty story. Now pay attention."

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On hearing the word 'story', I at once opened my eyes wide. The

word 'story' promised something new and wonderful. I watched my mother
while she turned the leaves of the book, as if she were looking for
something. Then I settled down to listen. I was full of curiosity and
wonder. I had never even dreamed that there were stories in the old book
which I read without understanding. My mother began to read me the fable
of the young moth and the old one. She translated it into Tagalog a little at
a time.
My attention increased from the first sentence. I looked toward the
light and fixed my gaze on the moths which were circling around it. The
story could not have been better timed. My mother repeated the warning
of the old moth. She dwelt upon it and directed it to me. I heard her, but it
is a curious thing that the light seemed to me each time more beautiful, the
flame more attractive. I really envied the fortune of the insects. They
frolicked so joyously in its enchanting splendor that the ones which had
fallen and been drowned in the oil did not cause me any dread.
My mother kept on reading and I listened breathlessly. The fate
of the two insects interested me greatly. The flame rolled its golden tongue
to one side and a moth which this movement had singed fell into the oil,
fluttered for a time and then became quiet. That became for me a great
event. A curious change came over me which I have always noticed in
myself whenever anything has stirred my feelings. The flame and the moth
seemed to go further away and my mother's words sounded strange and
uncanny. I did not notice when she ended the fable. All my attention was
fixed on the face of the insect. I watched it with my whole soul... It had
died a martyr to its illusions.
As she put me to bed, my mother said: "See that you do not
behave like the young moth. Don't be disobedient, or you may get burnt as
it did." I do not know whether I answered or not... The story revealed to me
things until then unknown. Moths no longer were, for me, insignificant
insects. Moths talked; they know how to warn. They advised just like my
mother. The light seemed to me more beautiful. It had grown more dazzling
and more attractive. I knew why the moths circled the flame.

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Seeing the Lighthouse

DIRECTIONS: Reflect on the message conveyed in the anecdote of Dr. Jose

P. Rizal entitled, “On the Moth and the Lamp”. Make a two-minute video
using your mobile phone and with the help of your classmates, friends, or
family members show the lesson/s you’ve learned from the story. Let your
friend/classmate or family member evaluate your presentation using the
rubric below. Tick the box of the score given. Please be guided of the score
and its description below:

Score Description
5 Very great extent
4 Great extent
3 Some extent
2 Little extent
1 Not at all
N
Criteria VG GE SE LE
1
1. Uses audio / visual aids or media to clarify
information.
2. Presents relevant content based on the
theme of the story.
3. Shows considerable originality and
inventiveness.
4. Presents the ideas in a unique and
interesting way.
TOTAL

Legend:
VGE - to a very great extent
GE - to a great extent
SE - to some extent
LE - to a little extent
N - not at all

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Dropping the Anchor

DIRECTIONS: Choose and darken the circle corresponding to the letter of the
coorect answer for each item.

1. Before presenting lecture on teenage pregnancy, the speaker tells a story of

young girl who got pregnant. She explained about the implications of
unplanned pregnancy to the teenage mom and her child. What is the purpose
of the speaker in the given situation?
O A. Persuade
O B. Reminisce
O C. Bring cheer
O D. Give caution

2. Which of the following does NOT describe an anecdote?

O A. Brief
O B. Serious
O C. Amusing
O D. Interesting

3. Which of the following anecdotes intends to persuade readers?

O A. My little brother shares his experience on the first day of school.
O B. A learner shares about how attending reading remedial program
helps her pass English class.
O C. A mother tells about her epic experience at the Department Store
while buying a dress to wear for the party.
O D. Before presenting his lecture on responsible parenting, the speaker
shares about the experience of a mother learning about her son’s
wish, be a smart phone for his parents to play with him always.

4. “An anecdote is a story with a point.” What does the statement suggest?
O A. Anecdote is simple and brief.
O B. Anecdote discusses an issue.
O C. Anecdote reveals truth about life.
O D. Anecdote intends provoke laughter.

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5. If someone talks about his past and shares the joy of his experience, what does
he/she intend to do?
O A. Cheer
O B. Caution
O C. Persuade
O D. Reminisce

At last you’re almost through with

your journey! Did you easily answer the
questions on anecdotes?
Turn to the next page and let’s see
how many exciting gems you have
discovered.

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(For scores 4-5)

CONGRATULATIONS!
You have succeeded in your journey to the exciting
atmosphere in the ocean. See you next time!

(For scores 1-3)

Hello there! Are you satisfied with your
gems? Do you want to collect more? Get
ready because I will be with you as you search
for more gems amidst the waters. Good luck!

Going Back to the Ocean

An anecdote is a short amusing or

interesting story about a real incident or person.
Anecdotes cover a wide variety of stories
and tales, especially since they can be about
basically any subject under the sun. It is a short
story about a real person or event, usually serving
to make the listeners laugh or ponder over a topic.
Generally, the anecdote will relate to the subject
matter that the group of people is discussing.

Anecdotes have the following purposes:

 To bring Cheer – makes people laugh
 To reminisce – talks about past experiences
 To caution – shares frightening stories of dangers
 To persuade/inspire – conveys the message with a little bit of hard work

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DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence carefully. Identify the purpose of the

anecdote in each item. Write to cheer, to reminisce, to caution, or to
persuade on the space before the number.

_________________1. My little brother shares his experience on his field

trip.
_________________2. During Noche Buena, grandparents recall their first
Christmas together.
_________________3. A learner shares about how attending remedial
program helps her pass Mathematics class.
_________________4. A mother tells about her epic experience at the
Department Store while buying a dress to wear for
the party.
_________________5. Before presenting his lecture on responsible
parenting, the speaker shares about the experience
of a mother learning about her son’s wish, be a
smart phone, for his parents to play with him always.

Were you able to correctly identify the anecdotes

purposes? Well, congratulations! You can now move on
to your next journey. See you next time!

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References:

LoveToKnow Corp. (2019). Retrieved February 17, 2019 from

https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-anecdotes.html

Marshall, Dave. (2001). Retrieved February 17, 2019 from

https://users.cs.cf.ac.uk/Dave.Marshall/Multimedia/node10.html

“Salbabida Story”. (2009). Retrieved February 17, 2019 from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYNv32ZqwmQ

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Discovering the Gems

Hi! Here are the gems you’ve kept along

the course of your journey. Let’s count them.

TESTING THE WATER DROPPING THE ANCHOR

1. D 1. D
2. D 2. B
3. A 3. B
4. B 4. C
5. B 5. D

PLOTTING THE COURSE GOING BACK TO THE OCEAN

1. “Salbabida” 1. to reminisce
2. A “Salbabida” is a person who 2. to reminisce
helps someone else. 3. to persuade
3. He did not want to go to school 4. to bring cheer
because he was being bullied. KB 5. to caution
taught Efren to help others, too.
4. Efren was inspired and he helped
others. They started Kariton
Klasrum.
5. Everyone can be a “Salbabida”
and help others in need.

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Attachment:

Salbabida Story

Efren: Ako ay si Efren Peñaflorida at sila Kesz at KB ako ay naniniwalang lahat

ng tao ay pwedeng maging salbabida kase ang taong sumalba sakin,
yung taong tumulong sakin ay si KB.

KB: Dahil sa Cavite City maraming mga bata nasasadlak sila sa mga gang.
Marami silang nabibiktima at kinakatandaan na nila yun so naging
posisyon ko na tulungan yung mga bata, nagkakaroon ng mga
problema sa pag aaral. Doon ko nakilala si Efren at nakita ko na malaki
ang binubunong problema dahil ayaw na nya mag aral.

Efren: Kasi dati binubully ako sa school, ang pumasok sa isip ko ay gumanti.
Siya yung tutulong sakin na makipagresbakan. Ang akala ko nun ano eh
makikipagbugbugan kami eh, sapakan pero sabi nya ibang paraan yung
gagawin nya. Tinuran ako ni KB na kung paano maging salbabida rin sa
iba, marami na sakin tumatawag na kuya Efren, isa na nga dun si Kesz.

Kesz: Nakatira po ako sa isang dumpsite sa Cavite City po. Bale po ang
ginagawa ko ay nangangalahig po ako ng basura po at namalimos din
po ako pera sa palengke po.

Efren: Actually di lang ako nakatagpo, kasama ko nun si KB, kaming dalawa.
Nakita namin si Kesz na natutulog sa harapan ng convenient store.
Nagkaroon ako ng compassion, si KB na tulungan si Kesz. Kasi ano eh,
sinisipa-sipa siya nung mga dumadaan, tapos puro sugat pa yung ulo
nya tapos wala syang damit. Ilan taon ka nun Kesz?

Kesz: Four... Four years old po mga gnun po.

EP: Si KB yung nagbigay ng ano, nagbigay ng unang tulong sa kanya.

Efren: Ang process nung Kariton Klasrum ano, dinadala namin yung kariton
dun sa community tapos sa tulong din ng mga grupo nila Kesz, kasi si
Kesz meron na siyang sariling grupo eh. Actually nag volunteer siya
samin, when he was six years old, bata pa siya nun.

KB: Sabi nya nga nun, "Magaling naman po ako mag wash ng hands tsaka
magbrush ng teeth”. Sabi ko Efren bakit di natin kunin tong Hygiene
Demonstrator highly effective brushing of the teeth kasi nakakarelate
yung mga children kasi kilala nila si Kesz kasi he was one of them.

EP: Ahh nung una kaming nagtulak ng kariton, talagang ano, maraming
negative reactions yung mga narereceive namin. Talagang minumura
kami sa kalye, tapos pinagtatawanan kami. Binabato kami, so hindi

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maganda yung pagtanggap samin. Yung mga tambay binabato kami

minumura kami. So nahihiya na tuloy yung mga volunteers namin na
magtulak ng kariton kasi pinagtatawanan kami. Iyong eksatong sinabi
nya samin, yung isang bagay na ginagawa nyo, mali ba yan?

KB: Hindi dapat kinakahiya ang isang bagay na tama.

Efren: Sabi nga ni KB ah, pag nagtutulak kayo ng kariton wag kayong yuyuko
ahhh kasi kung kinakahiya nyo yan baka mabangga kayo pag nakayuko
kayo. Tapos nung pumasok itong CNN Hero. Turn around talaga yung
reaction, maraming nasiyahan, maraming nag approve. Pati yung mga
tambay nag-iba na yung perspective nila, nagpapicture na sila. Sabi
naman samin ni KB nun "Oh yan na ah kilala na yung mga ginagawa
nyo sikat na kayo, marami ng kumikilala sa inyo na wag naman kayong
magtutulak ng kariton na nakataas ang noo. Just continue kung ano
yung ginagawa mong mabuti". Dun kami mas lalong na inspire, sa mga
advises samin ni KB.

KB: Pagtulong hindi naman costly eh, lalo na pag simpleng pag angat lang
kailangan ng mga tao. May mga bagay na pwede kang itulong sa kanila
na di ka naman kailangan gumastos ng malaki. If there is a need, you
have to do something. So whenever you see them, kumilos na.

Efren: So eight years old nagsolo na si Kesz. Meron na siyang sariling

organization.

Kesz: Ang ginagawa po namin ay nagtuturo kami sa mga bata po sa

mahihirap na communities po.

Efren: Kahit bata sila, meron silang magagawa, kasi ganun din yung
pinaramdam samin ni KB nun na do not let anyone look down on
because you are young.

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