A LIFELINE IN TIME OF DEATH

Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Categories Claims Stories, Feature Stories   Leave a comment on A LIFELINE IN TIME OF DEATH

The strong winds and heavy rains spawned by Typhoon “Paeng” in late October 2022 prevented Hansel Francisco Mirabel from going about his business of peddling bread around his neighborhood in Meycauayan, Bulacan. Stranded at home, he decided to do some repairs on the house instead to make it sturdier and hopefully able to withstand the storm. Unfortunately, while doing so, Hansel slipped and fell, hitting his head. Unable to get to the hospital in the extreme weather conditions, he slept … Continue reading “A LIFELINE IN TIME OF DEATH”

STREET FOODIE OF NAGCARLAN

Posted on May 30, 2022July 15, 2022Categories Claims Stories

Alvin Borgonia found joy in selling barbeque, grilled hotdogs and other “street foods” streets of Nagcarlan and Liliw, both municipalities located  in the Province of  Laguna. This was how he met the staff of TSPI Nagcarlan branch. His business allowed him to support his only child and his 65 – year old mom, Lucia M. Borgonia.  The “street food” business of Alvin kept the family afloat even during the pandemic. July 2021 when Alvin was rushed to the hospital for … Continue reading “STREET FOODIE OF NAGCARLAN”

VIGAN POTTERY MAKER

Posted on May 30, 2022July 15, 2022Categories Claims Stories

The Adolfo couple (Julito and Imelda Adolfo was already running a pottery business when the shy and simple Nanay Imelda joined TSPI in Dec. 22, 2006.  For 14 years, they were able to sustain their business. Last April 6, 2021, Nanay Imelda died due to congestive heart failure (CHF). It is a chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping power of the heart muscle. It was also during the untimely death of Nanay Imelda when the clay pot business was … Continue reading “VIGAN POTTERY MAKER”

THE ONLY TATAY IN THE GROUP OF NANAYS

Posted on May 30, 2022July 15, 2022Categories Claims Stories

Ancis Chincilla was the “only thorn among the roses” in his center. Even though he was the only male member of Center 28023 – Barangay Aggugaddan, Peñablanca, Cagayan, this did not hinder him from actively participating in their center. He was encouraged by their Center Chief to join because the fast loan processing and insurance coverage. He finally joined TSPI last July 2019 for the insurance coverage and also to augment his income as a tricycle driver direct seller of … Continue reading “THE ONLY TATAY IN THE GROUP OF NANAYS”

CLAIMS STORY- Flocerfida Ramos

Posted on October 7, 2021July 15, 2022Categories Claims Stories

A strong-willed and independent person, Flocerfida Ramos or Nanay Ibyang became a widow in CY 2009 and had to find ways to earn a living because she does not want to depend on her four children.  In October 2014, she joined TSPI to borrow additional working capital for her fish vending business.  For more than six years of being a TSPI member, Nanay Ibyang made it a point to pay her loans on time and put it to good use.  … Continue reading “CLAIMS STORY- Flocerfida Ramos”

CLAIM STORY- Elvira Paet

Posted on October 7, 2021July 15, 2022Categories Claims Stories

Elvira Paet or Nanay Elvira became a widow when she was forty-nine and was left with four children.  In her desire to help her children earn a decent income, she joined TSPI in September 9, 2011 at the age of 55.  She borrowed P4,000 and ventured into rice vending. For more than 8 years with TSPI she was able to avail of a higher credit line due to good repayment performance. Because of her being “maalaga” (caring nature) not just … Continue reading “CLAIM STORY- Elvira Paet”

CLAIM STORY-Anabelle Olarte

Posted on October 7, 2021July 15, 2022Categories Claims Stories

Nanay Anabelle is a jolly, very approachable person of Purok I Liwa Liwa, Bolinao, Pangasinan.  She is well loved by her center members, neighbors and relatives as she always makes happy talks with them and creating fond memories. She joined TSPI in September 7, 2012 where she managed her sari sari store and small piggery business.   No one knew that Nanay Anabelle was in pain as she was happily talking to her neighbors on January 18, 2021.  Little did they … Continue reading “CLAIM STORY-Anabelle Olarte”