Poor gold

by T. Aviles

Jul 14, 2024 12:15 am

INSPIRED by the community pantry scheme that became popular and controversial during the Covid-19 pandemic, Alvin Esperida, a former overseas Filipino worker (OFW), put up a 'kariton' business near his home hoping to earn and, at the same time, help provide affordable grocery items to his neighbors in Muntinlupa City.

Esperida stocked up his 'kariton' with basic staples — coffee, sugar, juice, face masks, alcohol, canned food and noodles — as most grocery stores were closed, and he felt he had to do something to help out.

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