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James Abalos Fernandez: Ice candy vendor to judge

TABUK CITY, Kalinga: We've all heard of the classic humble beginnings or rags to riches real-life stories, but how often do we come across one that truly resonates with us?

A story that mirrors familiar struggles and hardships, and gives us hope that, being poor and destitute in a far-flung province like Kalinga, we too can overcome the odds and achieve greatness.

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