Mc Richard Paglicawan
Current Vice Governor of Oriental Mindoro and actor Ejay Falcon recently took to social media to reminisce about his early days as a kargador in Wawa, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro.
The reflection was prompted by a touching moment during a birthday event where an elderly woman, Nanay Nene, waited eagerly to meet him.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, Falcon recounted the emotional exchange with Nanay Nene, who fondly remembered him as the young man who used to sell banana cue to her while he worked as a coconut loader.
“Kahapon, sa pagdalo ko sa isang Birthday na imbitasyon, May isang lola na naghintay sa akin at hindi umuwi para daw hintayin ako. Pagdating ko bigla nya sinabi- Totoy, Tanda mo pa ba ako? Tinitigan ko sya mabuti, at sya na ang nagsabi na ‘Ako ang binibilihan mo ng sinulbot o Banana cue sa Wawa Pinamalayan habang nagkakargador ka. Bigla ko sya niyakap at sinabi ko, Ay kayo po Nanay Nene. Tuwang tuwa po kami pareho, Nasubaybayan nya ang pagiging istibador/Kargador ko noong mga panahon na yun,” Falcon shared in his Facebook status.
Falcon expressed deep gratitude to Nanay Nene for her support during his challenging days. He acknowledged her role in providing him sustenance while he carried out physically demanding work like loading copra and charcoal.
“Maraming salamat po Nanay Nene sa iyong mga Banana cue na alam ko yun ang isa sa nagpalakas ng aking katawan habang buhat ang Copra at mga uling,” Falcon wrote.
The actor also imparted words of encouragement to those who have faced similar challenges or criticisms in their lives. Falcon urged them to respond with resilience and perseverance, emphasizing their capability to defy expectations and achieve their aspirations.
“Kaya po sa susunod na sabihin sa iyo ninuman na hanggang dyan ka na lang, suklian mo lang po ito ng ngiti dahil ang katotohanan malayo pa ang mararating mo. Nasayo po ang kapangyarihan at hindi sapat ang salita para kunin nila ito sa iyo. Tulad ko po, isang simpleng kargador sa probinsya na ginusto maging artista. Nagtagumpay at ngayon pinapalawak ang kakayahan at papel sa lipunan sa pamamagitan ng pagsabak sa mundo ng paglilingkod,” Falcon continued.
Reflecting on his personal journey from a humble beginning as a coconut loader in the province to becoming a successful actor and public servant, Falcon attributed his achievements to his unwavering determination and belief in himself. He acknowledged that ignoring those who doubted his ambitions was pivotal in reaching his current position.
“Kung pinakinggan ko po ang mga taong nagsabing artista ka lang, wala po siguro ako ngayon dito, lumalaban po para kayo ay paglingkuran,” Falcon concluded.
His heartfelt message resonated deeply with his followers, earning admiration for his humility and resilience in the face of adversity.
