Sidewalk Services

The stretch outside Maharlika Livelihood Center going to the Baguio City Public Market hosts various small services offered by people trying to earn decent money for living.

For the lack of other options, these people offer simple services ranging from umbrella and shoe repair, "hasa" and other small services the hands can provide.

Despite the clear sign of the services he offers, this man seems unnoticed by passing people.

From 9am to 5pm everyday, Pange Rudan patiently waits for customers to come his way. Earning a minimum of P50 a day is enough reason for him to come back the next day, he says.

Compared to the other vendors, Dominador Bedunio may be considered luckier for having a customer at this point in time.

Aside from waiting for customers under this footbridge, Saldy Baruzo says he also goes to different barangays to get more customers. This way, he earns more, according to him.

Mang Saldy does not mind being exposed to the sunlight just to finish his work.

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Originally publish in Multiply for a Journalism requirement.