(Aired October 15, 2023) Pinanganak man na walang mga kamay, hindi ito naging sagabal kay Tatay Marjo Ladera upang magsikap at magpursige sa buhay upang siya'y makapagbigay ng tulong sa kanyang pamilya, at sa mga tao sa paligid niya.
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00:00 Admittedly, even though many of us are physically complete,
00:03 sometimes we are still attacked by laziness.
00:06 But, look at Father Marjo,
00:09 who even without arms and legs,
00:12 he can still weld,
00:14 carpenter,
00:16 drive a multi-cab,
00:17 and peel coconut.
00:19 This is the amazing ability of Father Marjo
00:23 in the writings of J.M. Encinas.
00:28 In our daily work,
00:30 a large part of it is done by our hands.
00:36 So, what if we don't have it?
00:42 Marjo proved that he is not ready for his condition
00:55 to live a normal life.
00:57 He stood up and looked at the talented feet of Marjo.
01:01 Because he can do it with his hands,
01:09 for most people, he can also do it with his feet.
01:13 Sometimes, he can do more than that.
01:15 Even though he doesn't have hands,
01:17 he is still persistent in life.
01:18 And not only that,
01:19 he can do many things,
01:20 like peeling coconut,
01:23 picking up rice bags,
01:25 and accompanying things.
01:27 How about you, Marjo?
01:28 My expertise is all around.
01:32 I know how to weld,
01:34 I also know how to do carpentry.
01:36 I make soundboxes
01:39 for mini-sounds.
01:41 I also make video for machines.
01:44 And I also fix electronics appliances.
01:47 Marjo, I'm just curious.
01:48 Did you give birth without hands?
01:52 Yes, sir. I was born with hands.
01:56 I'm the only one who has hands.
02:01 Based on my mother's story,
02:04 when she was crawling,
02:05 she went to the beach
02:07 and picked up shells.
02:08 She saw the soft shell of a sea bass.
02:14 The only thing left in the crab was its fin.
02:18 I'm the only one who has hands.
02:21 That's why they say that I'm not hereditary.
02:24 But the body is lacking in many ways.
02:28 He took care of it with care and diligence.
02:31 Now, Marjo is busy fixing this DVD player.
02:39 Even though there are many parts to be turned,
02:41 it's easy for Marjo.
02:44 I finished my test day training in SITO,
02:47 Professional Electronics Institute in Iloilo.
02:51 But before I went to college,
02:53 I studied Social Work at Central Philippine University,
02:56 but I didn't finish it.
02:57 I also wanted to repair things,
02:59 so I like to look at things.
03:02 I studied in the mercy of God.
03:04 He helped us.
03:05 We were accepted to train.
03:08 Because of his hard work,
03:10 he earns 500 pesos a day.
03:13 I used what I learned in school
03:15 to have an idea,
03:17 to use it to fix electronic appliances
03:21 so that I can earn income
03:24 to support my family.
03:26 He saved his multi-cab
03:29 from his own rackets.
03:31 He also fixes it when it's broken.
03:45 [Music]
03:55 And who else will drive it?
03:58 Marjo, of course.
04:00 One foot on the handlebar,
04:02 one foot on the brake.
04:05 Let's go!
04:10 By the mercy of God,
04:11 we were able to fund a multi-cab service.
04:14 Every day, I bring my son to the school
04:16 using our multi-cab service.
04:19 I also drive.
04:21 I just have to be careful on the road.
04:23 Marjo looks fully booked today
04:26 because after he brought his son,
04:28 he's going straight to the farm.
04:33 Marjo's skills are not just for indoor.
04:37 He planted the coconut tree planted by his mother
04:41 in the farm.
04:43 It's not high,
04:45 so it's easy for Marjo to get it.
04:47 He'll stick the rake
04:49 on the soles of his feet
04:50 and he'll use it to get the coconut.
04:53 This is what we'll get.
04:55 See, our coconuts are free, idols.
05:01 Marjo is truly flexible.
05:06 But he feels more comfortable
05:10 when he gets to know his wife,
05:12 Jenelene.
05:14 They've been married for 11 years
05:16 and they were raised by a child.
05:17 We met there because my wife
05:19 works as a sales lady
05:22 of an appliances center.
05:23 So we met there
05:25 and that's when I started courting her.
05:27 My colleague,
05:29 the technician there,
05:31 went to the place where she works.
05:33 There's a person there who has no hands,
05:36 but when she repairs the amplifier,
05:38 that's what she said.
05:39 I told her, "Whoa, I believe in you."
05:42 Then I saw her when she was leaving.
05:44 When we were about to go home,
05:45 she said to me,
05:46 "Go home," I said.
05:48 "Why? Are you coming?"
05:50 She said,
05:51 "Why? Can I?"
05:52 That's when it started.
05:53 Marjo is very thankful to her husband
05:57 because he didn't see
05:58 her physical deficiency.
06:01 My wife and I accept whatever situation we're in,
06:03 whatever challenges we face,
06:07 because, of course, we're different.
06:09 My wife didn't give up on us.
06:11 We fought against any discrimination in life,
06:14 against people who didn't want us to be together.
06:16 According to Marjo,
06:18 at first, she couldn't accept
06:20 that she has no hands.
06:21 What effect did this have on your life?
06:23 Were the situations and challenges
06:25 you went through the same?
06:28 At first, it was worth it, sir.
06:29 It was really hard for me
06:31 because at the time,
06:33 I hadn't adjusted myself yet.
06:35 Of course, this is my situation.
06:37 We were being chased by a child,
06:40 and we were often beaten,
06:41 and we were often abused.
06:43 Until he learned to accept himself
06:47 and be thankful for what he has.
06:50 I don't think about the negative things
06:53 that people say to me.
06:55 I just think about living happily
06:58 because there are a lot of people
06:59 who trust me
07:00 and a lot of people
07:01 who are my friends
07:03 even if my situation is like this.
07:04 Before, I couldn't accept
07:07 that this is my situation,
07:08 but now, it's okay.
07:10 According to the expert,
07:12 based on the picture that he showed me,
07:15 on her right limb,
07:17 there is a limb bud that remained.
07:20 Then on the left side,
07:24 there is nothing at all.
07:26 These are called
07:28 limb defects or congenital amputations.
07:32 It means that she is isolated.
07:33 Most probably,
07:34 it's not because of her age,
07:37 but it's called sporadic or random limb.
07:41 It just occurs during pregnancies.
07:44 We can avoid this
07:47 by taking folic acid
07:50 12 weeks prior to conception.
07:53 In general,
07:54 to prevent congenital anomalies.
07:58 And then, of course,
07:59 avoiding alcohol
08:01 and other drugs
08:02 that cause these kinds of anomalies.
08:07 Even though Marjo's condition is like this,
08:09 he continues to be an inspiration
08:11 to his fellowmen.
08:13 Marjo is not only skilled,
08:15 when it comes to farming and welding,
08:17 he can also give to his fellowmen.
08:20 Popong is a kind person
08:23 and hardworking.
08:24 It's a big help.
08:26 He is a person who knows people.
08:29 He is a good person.
08:30 He is a good person.
08:32 Next,
08:33 on this day,
08:35 Marjo will give relief goods
08:39 for the pedicab drivers.
08:41 On this day,
08:51 Marjo will give relief goods
08:54 for the pedicab drivers.
08:56 [Music]
09:23 I used my condition
09:25 to be strong in life.
09:28 I used it to my advantage.
09:30 My condition is negative.
09:31 So, I used it to have a positive impact on me.
09:36 Like,
09:37 I showed that this is my situation.
09:39 I can live.
09:40 I can give my family a better life.
09:42 I can stand up
09:44 on my own feet
09:46 and not rely on others.
09:47 My condition became a way
09:50 for me to continue
09:52 and be strong in life.
09:54 Marjo, if I am complete,
09:55 my hands and feet
09:56 are an inspiration
09:58 in your story.
09:59 How about those people
10:01 who have the same condition?
10:03 Maybe you want to share
10:04 a message to them.
10:06 I always say
10:07 don't lose hope
10:08 as long as you pray to the Lord.
10:11 Just pray to the Lord.
10:12 I really think
10:13 to use what I have.
10:15 They say,
10:16 if you lose something,
10:16 you have a replacement.
10:17 If I lose my hand,
10:18 I have a foot.
10:18 I have a tooth.
10:19 I use my tooth
10:21 to carry heavy things.
10:24 Don't say,
10:25 you're going to lose everything.
10:27 You have no chance.
10:28 Think about how you can live.
10:30 Think about how
10:32 you can stand on your own feet.
10:33 Marjo proved that
10:36 if we don't pay attention
10:38 to what's lacking,
10:39 we will discover more blessings.
10:42 Not just for ourselves,
10:45 but also for our fellowmen.
10:48 I am JM Encinas,
10:51 with "Isang Brigada."
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