Taxi Driver's Family Struggles After Mother Abandons Children

A taxi driver faces immense challenges after his wife leaves their family, leaving him to care for their children alone in difficult living conditions without electricity or water. He undergoes a drug test as part of seeking help and expresses hope for a fresh start with support from social services and relatives.

Full English Transcript of: PART 2 | GINAWANG STRESSBALL NG TAXI DRIVER ANG DIBDIB NI ATE!

First of all, ma'am, my husband and I had a fight, and then I overheard their conversation that they were supposed to meet at Manggahan Liteik. I followed my wife there, I dragged her into the house. He admitted, ma'am, that he was really with that man, that he lived there with that man's brother in Taguig, because I accepted him again. It's just up to me, ma'am, to decide what should happen to them if they get sued or whatever I want to happen. Oh, what are you pretending to be? My wife is undressing inside the car. There is a video of my wife getting out and you really touched her. Really, sir Roger. Why did she look for someone else then?

Ma'am, I really have a vice. That's drug gambling. When was the last time you used it, sir? Oh, it's been a long time, ma'am. We are willing to help, sir, but if you are willing to take a drug test, ma'am, anytime. Hello. Good morning. Son. Do you have a seat, sir? Well, ma'am, the problem is that you don't even have a seat here, sir. There's really nothing left because what we were throwing away has already been put away and is now going home. Sir, this. So these are your four children? Yes. This is four. Who is the eldest, sir?

Ah, it's gone now, ma'am, because the one in Tagaytay has a family now. This Hezel is the second, third, fourth, fifth. So now, sir, you are with the four children. You are staying here. So there are no chairs or tables. Whatever the table is, ma'am, I've already cleared it. Or no electricity. We no longer have electricity. We no longer have water because Meralco has been cut off and so has Maynilad. So it's very hot here, sir. You don't have electricity here. You are side by side.

Sir, we were just saying hello to you today after your interview on Idol Araffy's program. Has your wife Rovelyn communicated with you yet? Nothing, ma'am. Nothing really. Nothing. How do you take care of the children? As far as we know, you have no income right now. How do you survive everyday? Ah, there are some people, actually, neighbors and also relatives of my husband. Those cousins who were helping me, even my former colleagues, found out about my situation. They give us something to eat. Sir, you used to be a jeepney driver, didn't it cross your mind to go back to work so you could have an income or to provide for your children? Because I don't have a license right now, ma'am. I don't have a license. At the LTO,

during the interview, sir, we discussed your return to the province, but before that, you must first undergo a drug test and as well as the children, they must be assessed by our CSWDO here in Quezon City. Okay, ma'am, Paul and Chasty, you still have a firstborn. He is the second and third. I just want to say hello. How are you today? It's okay. It's very hot. You don't have electricity, you're sleeping in a way that doesn't even have a pillow. So, how do you feel now that your mother hasn't left you behind? There is nothing left. Then I started thinking about him too. I'm annoyed with him because what is this called? Mm. He left us something while we were sleeping. In the first few weeks, the first day

your mom didn't come back, how did you feel? As you are the second oldest, your eldest is not here anymore, so I was just surprised because he could do it, he could do it because before, he said he couldn't really leave his children behind, but then he did it. Paul, are you still going to school? That's it. How many months has it been since you last went to school? It was still the second quarter. What else do you, your siblings, and your father want? What is this called? We can just go home. That's all I need so my dad can think about what his plan is there. You, Just Chastin, how did you feel a few days ago when you realized that your

mother wasn't coming home anymore? What do you mean? It's sad. That's what he said. He can't leave us. You are the older sister who looks after the two younger children. When it feels like it's your mother's obligation to you to pass it on. Is that what you want to tell your mom about Ma'am Rovelyn? No more. I just want him to stand up for what he's doing. If he ever asks Sir Roger for a second chance, what will happen to you? What will be your reaction to that? Nothing. Is it like your brother? Do you just want to go home to Zamboanga? Yes. So that we can fix things for our family so that things can be better and I can study properly.

I hope you just focus on what you're working on and don't think about mom anymore. Just think about how we can get home and she'll be working there well. That's it. That's all. Paul, is there something you want to tell your mom? If he's listening or watching, is there anything you want to say to him? I hope he shows up at least once just to talk to me. Do you miss mom? Yes, I miss you too. I have accepted that he left us. The one about your wife who left you and never came back. Do you have a message for Ah, I have nothing more to say, ma'am. It's up to him. I won't chase him anymore. He is free now. I'll sue him. It's all gone as long as I have nothing more to say to him.

He's just awesome. You have four children left behind. Sir, can you meet all their needs once you return to Zamboanga? I can handle this, ma'am. I could handle it when my son was still married and my wife was still with me, I could handle it. Especially now that it's reduced. We just really need to get home, we really need to get back to the province. Just don't worry. All four of you. Don't worry, I can provide you with everything you need. Or just study hard. Don't worry, my children, because I am here. We will create a good life. We are now going to a drug testing center so that what was discussed can be fulfilled, that you will undergo drug testing first before we can send the children home, as well as you, to Zamboanga City.

Are you ready? It's ready. Maam Sir Machuka Roger OPSima. According to our test for both methamphetamine and tetrahydrocanabinol, you are negative for screening. Thank you. Thank you, sir. Thank you. Happy. I'm happy and sure I'll be able to go home. Okay. Sir, we will relay this to idol that you tested negative for the drug test so that we can take care of what we are supposed to do so that you and the children can return home to Zamboanga. That's it. I'm so happy. We are here at the LTO now to redeem your license that has been with the LTO for six months. What is your attitude now? Ah, I'm grateful because my

license is about to be redeemed. I really miss my license so I can drive again. Okay, sir, are you ready? Let's go inside. Idol Raffy, thank you very much and I have also obtained my license. I can go home to Zamboanga. There you go, sir, are you excited? Next time we'll get your ticket. You and your family can now return home to Zamboanga City. I'm so excited that I'm going to steal Zamboanga. You can see that everything is packed up, sir, you are ready to return to the province.

How do you feel, sir, that you will have a new life again? I don't know yet, ma'am, what's going on, but I know that when I get back to the province, it'll still be hard because I'll have to start over again. But what's important is that you see your children supported, even though you're the only one taking care of them, you can see the care you give to the children. So, sir, are you ready? Reading is ready. Do you have a final message for your husband, sir? You've been here together for almost 19 years. The truth is, ma'am, he came here last night but left earlier today. It's like he's just looking at his children.

What did he say to you, sir? He said he was going home. He said he would be next. We just have to wait. That's it. It would be nice if you were with me, because I'm really struggling with these two little ones. Of course, ma'am, first of all, I would like to thank the above, then Idol Raffy, and then I would like to thank you, ma'am, for everything I wanted on the radio. Thank you very much, if it's because of you that we can go home, Idol Raffy, that's it, thank you, thank you, thank you, we can go home, thank dad. We gave you the ticket, but you already have it on your phone. Let's get started because there are quite a few of you.

Rapid Tulpo, someone who will never leave you as long as I miss them. That's it, you're on vacation. What else do I love about us being together? Go ahead. Always remember them. Just be nice to Mark. Mark, huh? We are leaving. Oh. Rapid Tulpo, someone who will never leave you.

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