One More Day with Ernesto

Ernesto Talampas is a jeepney drver from Caalibangbangan, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. His livelihood stopped when lockdowns were implemented nationwide. At first, he had a hard time providing for his five children.  Even when the transport ban was lifted, he still struggled because of the limited routes and passengers. He eventually ventured into selling vegetables in his backyard to have a sustainable source of income.

He used the loan provided by ASKI and Restart Me to fix and maintain his jeep – his first love.

“Matatapos din ito kaya dapat handa akong pumasada ulit. Ganoon naman eh. Dapat ready ka parati ano man ang mangyari”, says Ernesto

(This will all be over soon that’s why I need to prepare and maintain my Jeepney. That’s how  it is. You should always be prepared for anything and everything)