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Money in Peanuts

Everyday of their lives, they spend most of their time in bus terminals to sell peanuts, boiled quail eggs, fish crackers, bottled water and the like.

I bought a plastic of peanut for 10 pesos and a bottled water for 15 pesos. The 25 pesos I gave him meant a lot to him.

The extreme heat of the sun is nothing for him. 
I  admire these people because they are doing it for a very significant reason. Their little income gives their family joy and hopes to continue life no matter what.

Some are raising a family, some are helping their parents, some have no choice but to do so because of lack of education and it is very hard for them to compete in the field of employment.


I salute them because of the simple joys they bring to the commuters and travelers. I hope that they will be blessed with a healthier body as they continue their journey in life.

:)
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Location: Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines

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