Every parent’s wish for his or her child/children is to have a decent education. However, tuition fees nowadays are expensive. And, if you don’t have a better paying job, their education might be compromised. While it is a common scenario in the Philippines, a dedicated parent always finds a way to make it happen.
An inspiring post was shared by a Netizen on Facebook. It was a conversation between an Engineer and his skilled Foreman, as described. The Engineer said that he was moved by his Foreman’s story about his family and his then desire to be a Mechanical Engineer. Unfortunately, due to lack of financial support, he wasn’t able to fulfill his dreams of being one.
Photo source: Jayson Dipasupil’s Facebook account
According to Jayson, his skilled foreman’s name is Mr. Renie, who lives in Taguig and has six children. The post further reads that he was inspecting the site when Mr. Renie approached him and asked if he had old or used Mechanical Engineering books to spare for his son. Jayson, on the other hand, explained that he is a Civil Engineer and gestured to buy his son’s books instead.
Read the full inspiring story below:
I hope na mabasa ng mga Mechanical Engineers/Students out there ang post na ‘to.
I was moved by the story of this man. His name is Mr. Renie, my skilled foreman. He is currently living in Taguig, having 6 children. Then, nung nag-iinspect ako kanina, he approached me.
Foreman: “Engr, wala po ba kayong libro na hindi nyo na gamit?”
Me: “Libro po? Mag-aaral po kayo?”
Foreman: “Pangarap ko pong maging Mechanical Engineer. Kaso kulang po kami sa pera noon. Kaya sana ‘yung anak ko na lang maging engineer. First year college na po siya sa Taguig College. Napakasipag po nung mag-aral. Pumapasok po kahit walang baon. Kasiyahan na nya ‘yung makapasok siya at may matutunan na bago. Kaso nung isang araw may bibilhin daw siyang libro kaso wala akong maibigay na pera sa kanya. Sobrang sakit lang po na makita ko ‘yung anak ko na umiiyak dahil hindi ko maibigay ‘yung mga bagay na kailangan nya. Dalawa pong libro ‘yun. Kahapon sumuweldo ako, binigay ko sa kanya yung 500, isang libro lang nabili niya. Kaya nagtatanong ako sa inyo, baka meron kayo. Baka po hindi nyo na gamit.
Nakita ko na parang naiiyak na sya. I was really impressed sa anak nya na sobrang dedicated just to be a mechanical engineer.
Ako: “Ano po bang libro yun? Wala po kasi akong pang-mechanical. Puro civil po kasi libro ko. Pero tanong nyo po sa kanya ang title nung book na hindi nya nabili, ibibili po natin.”
Nahiya ako sa sarili ko nung mga oras na ‘yun. ‘Yung tipong napakaswerte ko pala kasi nabibili ko agad ‘yung mga libro na kailangan ko noon tapos minsan tinatamad pa akong mag-aral. I saw how dedicated sa work si Foreman just to earn a living para maibigay sa anak nya lahat ng pangangailangan nito.
I hope na may mga mechanical engineering dyan with a big heart. 5 years ang ME. Madami pa syang librong kailangan. I post this kasi baka may mga libro kayo na hindi nyo na gamit na maari nyong ibigay para magamit nung anak ni Foreman para hindi na masyado mamomoroblema si Foreman sa mga bayarin related sa libro. Nakatulong ka na kay foreman, nakatulong ka pa sa mga kabaro nating engineer. I know na you are all confidently wise with a big heart.
The post has captured the hearts of the online community and as of this writing, the post has been shared 17,208 times and has gained 30k reactions. Surprisingly enough, there are some people who even offered monetary support.
Jayson posted the conversation in case there are beautiful people out there who are willing to help his Foreman’s son.
So, if you are a Mechanical Engineering graduate/student or simply willing to help Mr. Renie’s son, you may reach out to Jayson through his Facebook account here.
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