MANILA, Philippines – Public service present host Sam “SV” Verzosa took on the challenges and hardships of being a tricycle driver as he visited 23-year-old Dave Lierma at Baseco Compound of Manila.
This encounter was featured within the newest episode of Expensive SV, showcasing the every day struggles of strange Filipinos and SV’s dedication to creating a optimistic and long-term affect.
Lierma, a devoted father and husband, has been working as a tricycle driver in Baseco Compound to offer for his younger household.
Previous to this, Lierma held jobs as a fast-food crew member and a vendor in Divisoria.
His life took an sudden flip when he grew to become a father, prompting him to depart faculty and focus totally on supporting his household.
The state of affairs grew to become more difficult when his son contracted pneumonia, main his spouse to depart her job to care for his or her little one.
The household’s monetary wants typically fell brief, inserting immense stress on his shoulders.
To know and spotlight Dave’s every day struggles, SV joined him on the streets of Baseco, personally navigating the busy and flooded roads in a tricycle.
Regardless of it being his first time driving a tricycle, SV rapidly tailored and efficiently picked up passengers alongside Lierma.
Their journey was met with further challenges as a consequence of a heavy downpour, showcasing the resilience and dedication required in Lierma’s line of labor.
Moved by Lierma’a narrative and dedication to his household, SV prolonged help to assist alleviate their burdens.
He supplied Lierma with a completely stocked sari-sari retailer geared toward making a sustainable supply of earnings for the household.
Moreover, SV additionally gave them important groceries, together with canned items, a sack of rice, powdered milk, diapers, and different requirements to assist them within the coming months.
To additional ease their struggles, SV additionally settled Lierma’s excellent money owed.
“Sa buhay natin, could mga pagkakataong hindi natin inaasahang maiiba ang landas na ating tinatahak,” SV shared.
“Ito ang nagpapatatag sa atin sa patuloy na pagharap sa pagsubok ng buhay. Tulad ni Dave, maiba man ang ating daan basta’t buo ang loob nating bumalik sa tamang direksyon, mararating pa rin natin ang ating destinasyon.”