A Son's Tribute To His Mother

As I browsed through my links, I came across this beautiful article written by Alex Castillo about his mother who will be celebrating her birthday come early October. Alex is one of Capul's more prolific writers, he being a graduate of the University of the Philippines and of course, CAIS. From his posted profile, it's easy to surmise that he indeed has gone a long way from his humble roots in San Luis.

The article is a tribute to his Mother who has gone beyond her means to achieve her dream - that of leaving a good life for her children through education. I guess all Abaknons can emphatize with that, that's why I am hoping that you will be able read the article.

It starts this way:

"She was born Iluminada Magdaraog on October 10, 1936. Her first name means “illumination” while her family name means a “winner”. I don't know her order of birth in the family but she's one of the middle children. She only got as far as the elementary school because she had to take care of her diabetic mother from whom she got her present illness. Other than caring for her ailing mother, she also took care of her youngest brother. She did not even reach high school but she's brilliant and she's got wisdom beyond her years. She was able to raise all her children well when she married at 21."

Read more on the article here. He too has other prose on life in Capul and I'm sure you'll find them worth your while.

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