Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Students from different schools participate in the drum and lyre competition during the HaMaKa festival kick off in Taytay, Rizal on Feb. 7, 2025. 'HAMAKA' stands for 'Hamba' (woodwork), 'Makina' (sewing machine), and 'Kabuhayan' (livelihood), representing the thriving industries that have shaped the town. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE