As lockdown continues, dad is looking for ways to support his sick son

With COVID-19 confining people into their homes, many are struggling to get by. In some cases, people experience “no work, no pay.” One of many people who is experiencing a difficult time due to the crisis is Florante Bodegon.

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On Facebook, Florante Bodegon posted a callout looking for people to help him with his son’s condition. According to the post, his son has his intestines operated, making him need a colostomy bag.

https://www.facebook.com/florante.bodegon.7/posts/230487508291161

He isn’t able to work because of the COVID-19 pandemic that the country is facing right now. With this, he is reaching out to people who can help him buy a colostomy bag for his son. Bodegon says that a colostomy bag would cost either P300 or P650, depending on the kind of bag.

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You can contact Florante Bodegon at 09478465646 or on his Facebook page (facebook.com/florante.bodegon.7).  He extends his deepest gratitude in advance to those who will be able to help him.


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