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"Sandata"

Lirio Salvador, founder of the experimental sound group Elemento and creator of unique art instruments called “Sandata,” passed away last January. His legacy in art and music continues to live on.

In 2011, he was involved in an accident while walking in front of De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, where his art studio, Espasyo Siningdikato, was located. The incident left him with a severe brain injury that significantly affected his ability to continue his work and daily activities.

Today, he is celebrated as an icon in experimental music. His wife, Ms. Mary Ann Jimenez-Salvador, a museum curator, librarian at DLSUD, and an artist, continues to carry on his legacy.

"I Can't Live Without Skate"

Witness Mr. Red Reyes' journey in skateboarding. He started skating with no one to teach him, and just a year later, he is now skating like a pro. A student of Tagaytay City National High School, Mr. Reyes balances both his studies and his passion for skating.

"High Octane"

Retail fuel sales are a popular business in Santa Cruz, Laguna. Vendors like Mr. Ben Grigana have been selling fuel for 25 years. The mayor permits this business, which greatly helps motorists, especially tricycle drivers. Since the nearest gasoline station is far, Mr. Grigana provides fuel conveniently nearby. With fuel prices rising, particularly due to conflicts in Iran, he also allows customers to buy on credit and pay later.

"Passion"

Arabela, a restaurant in Liliw, the Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines, is located in a 200-year-old heritage house. The building once housed the oldest footwear shop in Liliw, Socialite Footwear, which is now 70 years old.

Mr. Bobby Camello, the owner of the restaurant, started a garment business in Liliw for 15 years. However, the business did not prosper because Chinese products were cheaper, and many customers preferred to buy imported goods.

Although they were once in the garment industry, Bobby and his wife’s true passion has always been in food. They did not realize at first that their calling was in the culinary field. Today, Arabela has been serving customers for 23 years. It mainly serves Italian cuisine and has become one of the most popular restaurants in Liliw.

"Thrasher"

Skateboarding is a popular sport in Tagaytay City. Skaters like Mr. Mark Vincent Drio and his friends aspire to become professional skateboarders one day.


Special thanks to:
Mr. Vincent Mark Drio
Mr. Joshua Tuason
Mr. Ralph Santos
Mr. Dominic Saavedra
Mr. Earl Marshall

"Wheelman"

Tire repair and vulcanizing is a tiring and difficult job; you need to bend over for hours to fix tires. There’s also a myth that vulcanizing shops put sharp objects on the road so customers will go to them. But is this myth really true? Watch this video to see the myth debunked and how workers do this difficult job.

"Original Grave"

A 95-year-old resident of Brgy. San Juan, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Mr. Severino Delgado Igualada, witnessed the old days of Emilio Jacinto's original grave. He recalled that the grave was once surrounded by guava trees and that the original tomb was simple and ordinary. Today, Emilio Jacinto's grave has a shrine, but very few people know about it. His remains were first transferred to the Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución in Manila on December 18, 1921, and later moved again in December 1976 to the Dambanang Emilio Jacinto in Himlayang Pilipino, Quezon City. A relative of Mr. Igualada, Mr. Pablo Delgado, who resides near the shrine, shared how Jacinto's shrine looked in the past. He said it had a small garden surrounding the original grave. He also mentioned that young people no longer understand the importance of history, especially the significance of the shrine.

"Free Products"

This logistics trucking company, Blessed 3LV, is giving away products for free. These products were damaged and crushed during delivery, and clients do not accept them. That is why Blessed 3LV is giving them away for free.

"Plastic Covered Lettuce"

Who does not want fresh lettuce? Hydroponics has been a popular method of farming it, but some people still plant it traditionally, as some say that soil-grown lettuce is much better.

"The Fall of the Videoke Machine"

Have you been singing your heart out on videoke machines? Today, its popularity is dwindling because portable speakers like PartyBox and online streaming on YouTube are replacing the traditional coin-operated videoke machines. Do you think this videoke machine will be completely replaced by today’s modern alternatives?

"Vibration"

Before the Spaniards arrived in the Philippines, tribal music was common. It is now a rare sight to see this kind of music being performed, but some people still love it. This music is mesmerizing and connects people with nature.

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