How will Small Laude handle buying Christmas gifts for a family of 10 people with just P2,500?
By FRANCHESCA VIERNES, GMA Integrated News
“P2,500? My gosh! Anong mabibili ko dito? Oh my gosh!" Small expressed worry in her signature manner. "Hindi ako sanay! My God, pang meryenda. Let’s see how galing I am!” Though she wasn’t used to spending a small amount for presents, Small expressed happiness for being able to surprise an OFW’s family, who has been wishing for Jovani’s presence for years.Jovani, a second engineer in the maritime industry, said he hasn’t spent Christmas with his family in Surigao del Sur in his first five years working as a seaman.Without his family knowing, Jovani travelled across seas and went home.
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