November 6, 2020

A man doing his afternoon laundry outside his house at Brgy. Punta Mesa, Manapla. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo

These children having a big smile on their faces are having their afternoon snacks in a small nipa hut beside the shore. Laughters and enthusiasm were heard and felt as they were being photographed. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo

Siblings looking onto the sea through the window of their bahay kubo. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo

These boys stopped from walking and looked up as soon as they heard the airplane. Excitement and awe is seen on their faces. They are among the students of Punta Mesa Elementary school who take up modular classes. They even shared that some of their friends had to stop their schooling because of financial difficulties. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo

A man is sitting on the sand at the seashore, as he fixes a machine. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo

A group of fishermen running a check into their boats and equipment as they’re done for the day. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo

Friends give off a peaceful afternoon vibe as they sing along to the strum of the guitar in a crafted chair made by the locals, having the sea and sunset as their view. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo

A man holding a plastic kilo of rice, takes a pause as he waits for his cow to continue walking as they're on their way home. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo

A lola takes her afternoon relaxation at her house's porch with a smile plastered on her face as she proudly shows off her plants. A plant lola. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo

Siblings rest on the playground's painted tires as they watch other kids play at Brgy. Punta Mesa's relocation site. | Photo and text by Steven Anne Gustilo
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