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09-12-2003, 09:12 AM
Dayawek man dagitoy nga ubbing. Ubbing da pay ngem ammo dan iti rigat...
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NEWSBOYS SAY COUNTRY IN TROUBLE
By Charisma Love G. Gado, Northern Luzon Bureau
LAOAG CITY—Adults may think that they are ordinary boys; still too young to realize the country’s complex problems. But the newsboys’ exposure through the national dailies that they sell on the streets have made them conclude that the country grapples with misfortunes as manifested by political instability.
“Magulo ti Pilipinas gapu iti pulitika [Our country is in turmoil because of politics],” Alex, a 13-year-old newsboy, said. His 10 companions seconded his comment during their respite at a fast food chain.
An 11-year-old newsboy said he wants to be a soldier to protect the welfare of the people.
“Saankonto tultuladen da Trillanes a manggulgulo laeng iti Pilipinas [I will not follow Trillanes and his group’s footsteps, who destabilized the government],” he said.
This newsboy said that at their age, from nine to 17 years old, the papers they read have influenced them to condemn the graft and corrupt practices of politicians. However, aside from being exposed to social issues, he confessed that selling newspapers enables them to know about sex.
Alex and his companions are among the more than 20 newsboys who are not bothered by the dangers of the streets in Laoag City. For them, the streets have supported their basic needs and schooling.
For a share of P3 a copy, the newsboys confidently roam the streets, unmindful of the risk of being hit by a vehicle while peddling the papers to passers-by and drivers.
As he was counting his sales, Alex recounted that he was encouraged to try the newsboy’s life though the testimony of his fellow newsboy, Olan. According to him, Olan shared his account of being a paper carrier.
“Imbagana a mayat a trabaho daytoy. Isu a pinadasko ket tay kitak us-usasrek a pang-allowance [He told me that selling papers is fine. I tried it and now I find it advantageous in supporting my allowance].”
Like Alex, Jacksy, a 14-year-old and second year high school student, sells newspapers to augment his allowance and be able to buy clothes.
“Kaaduan kadakami ket agbas-basa ken aglaklako laeng no weekends tapno manayonan ti allowance mi ket makagatang kami iti bado. Bassit laeng ti newsboy no week days [Most of us are students who sell papers on weekends for allowance and clothing; a few of us sells on week days],” Jacky said.
When asked why newsboys mostly sell in Laoag City on weekdays but not in other towns, “Sikat ngamin ti Laoag ken adu ti tao [Laoag is popular and its population is quite big],” Jacksy answered.
However, 12-year-old Melvin revealed that he sells newspapers to earn for his runaway escapades.
“Kayatko ti tumalaw idiay balay tapno matalawak dagiti problem ti pamilya mi [I want to leave our house so that I can escape our family problems],” he said.
Fernando, a 17-year-old computer student who desires of being “somebody” someday, said selling papers has been his pastime for two years now. Aside from earning P80 to 100 every weekend, this job breaks the monotony of his academic life, he said.
Peddling newspaper on the streets from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m., he is able to return home early to help his parents do household chores.
“Addakami ditoy kalsada no alas otso iti bigay tapno aguray kadagiti delivery trucks. Dagiti kakaduak, agawidda iti alas sais ti malem ngem agawidak iti ala una tapno tumulong idiay balay [The news-boys are on the streets by 8 a.m. to wait for the delivery trucks. My companions go home at 6 p. m., but I prefer to be off by 1 p.m., so that I could help my parents],” he said.
Another 11-year-old newsboy bragged that he earns P400 a day from his sales, which serve as his allowance for two weeks.
Based on street interviews, the newsboys said they do not consider selling newspapers as a difficult and heavy job; rather, it is some kind of play for them. They defined play as earning a living and that selling on the streets is part of their training to become responsible adults by appreciating the value of hard work.
Although many of them are undecided on what degree to pursue in college, they said that they plan to stop selling papers when they will be in their college years to focus on their studies and pursue their dreams.
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NEWSBOYS SAY COUNTRY IN TROUBLE
By Charisma Love G. Gado, Northern Luzon Bureau
LAOAG CITY—Adults may think that they are ordinary boys; still too young to realize the country’s complex problems. But the newsboys’ exposure through the national dailies that they sell on the streets have made them conclude that the country grapples with misfortunes as manifested by political instability.
“Magulo ti Pilipinas gapu iti pulitika [Our country is in turmoil because of politics],” Alex, a 13-year-old newsboy, said. His 10 companions seconded his comment during their respite at a fast food chain.
An 11-year-old newsboy said he wants to be a soldier to protect the welfare of the people.
“Saankonto tultuladen da Trillanes a manggulgulo laeng iti Pilipinas [I will not follow Trillanes and his group’s footsteps, who destabilized the government],” he said.
This newsboy said that at their age, from nine to 17 years old, the papers they read have influenced them to condemn the graft and corrupt practices of politicians. However, aside from being exposed to social issues, he confessed that selling newspapers enables them to know about sex.
Alex and his companions are among the more than 20 newsboys who are not bothered by the dangers of the streets in Laoag City. For them, the streets have supported their basic needs and schooling.
For a share of P3 a copy, the newsboys confidently roam the streets, unmindful of the risk of being hit by a vehicle while peddling the papers to passers-by and drivers.
As he was counting his sales, Alex recounted that he was encouraged to try the newsboy’s life though the testimony of his fellow newsboy, Olan. According to him, Olan shared his account of being a paper carrier.
“Imbagana a mayat a trabaho daytoy. Isu a pinadasko ket tay kitak us-usasrek a pang-allowance [He told me that selling papers is fine. I tried it and now I find it advantageous in supporting my allowance].”
Like Alex, Jacksy, a 14-year-old and second year high school student, sells newspapers to augment his allowance and be able to buy clothes.
“Kaaduan kadakami ket agbas-basa ken aglaklako laeng no weekends tapno manayonan ti allowance mi ket makagatang kami iti bado. Bassit laeng ti newsboy no week days [Most of us are students who sell papers on weekends for allowance and clothing; a few of us sells on week days],” Jacky said.
When asked why newsboys mostly sell in Laoag City on weekdays but not in other towns, “Sikat ngamin ti Laoag ken adu ti tao [Laoag is popular and its population is quite big],” Jacksy answered.
However, 12-year-old Melvin revealed that he sells newspapers to earn for his runaway escapades.
“Kayatko ti tumalaw idiay balay tapno matalawak dagiti problem ti pamilya mi [I want to leave our house so that I can escape our family problems],” he said.
Fernando, a 17-year-old computer student who desires of being “somebody” someday, said selling papers has been his pastime for two years now. Aside from earning P80 to 100 every weekend, this job breaks the monotony of his academic life, he said.
Peddling newspaper on the streets from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m., he is able to return home early to help his parents do household chores.
“Addakami ditoy kalsada no alas otso iti bigay tapno aguray kadagiti delivery trucks. Dagiti kakaduak, agawidda iti alas sais ti malem ngem agawidak iti ala una tapno tumulong idiay balay [The news-boys are on the streets by 8 a.m. to wait for the delivery trucks. My companions go home at 6 p. m., but I prefer to be off by 1 p.m., so that I could help my parents],” he said.
Another 11-year-old newsboy bragged that he earns P400 a day from his sales, which serve as his allowance for two weeks.
Based on street interviews, the newsboys said they do not consider selling newspapers as a difficult and heavy job; rather, it is some kind of play for them. They defined play as earning a living and that selling on the streets is part of their training to become responsible adults by appreciating the value of hard work.
Although many of them are undecided on what degree to pursue in college, they said that they plan to stop selling papers when they will be in their college years to focus on their studies and pursue their dreams.