CEBU CITY, Philippines — Father’s Day has always been an eagerly anticipated celebration, cherished by fathers around the world. It serves as a time for recognition, paying tribute to the “haligi ng tahanan,”... CDNDigital
However, while Father’s Day traditionally celebrates the male parents within families, it is important to recognize that this day extends its appreciation to anyone who fulfills the role of a father figure, regardless of gender or biological ties.An inspiring example of this is Ma. Cristina Maambong. This 50-year-old small and somewhat frail woman is called “Ate Bulilit” due to her size. Aside from that, she is also a polio survivor and is wheelchair-bound.
Looking back, Ate Bulilit and her niece’s journey started when the latter’s parents — Ate Bulilit’s brother and her partner — separated when her niece was still a young child.Her niece’s mother left for good, while the father started a new family and faced unemployment, leaving him unable to support his daughter.
“Sa una maninda ra ko para kalingawan pero sukad naabot siya, tanan nakong pangwartaan para jud niya. Kutob sa akong makaya, akong buhaton kay giila ko niya nga ginikanan” said Ate Bulilit.When asked about how she was able to fulfill the dual roles of mother and father despite lacking prior experience, she humbly credits her success to the examples set by her own parents.“Ang akong pamaagi sa pagpadako ni Dale susama ra sa giunsa ko pagpadako sa akong mama ug papa.
This is further affirmed by her niece herself, who credits Ate Bulilit as the main reason for her current success. Today, Ate Bulilit continues to have a profound impact on others, which brings her immeasurable joy and satisfaction in life.
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