57-year-old man lives in Antipolo gas station

A 57-year-old man, who is suffering from diabetes, has been living at a gasoline station in Antipolo City, according to MJ Geronimo’s report on “Stand for Truth.”

Antonio Palero moves around in a wheelchair as his lower left leg has been amputated in June due to complications brought about by diabetes.

“Pansamantala po akong nanunuluyan dito sa gasoline station dahil ho sa wala akong pamilyang mauuwian,” Palero said.

"Pag-gising sa umaga, haharap sa kalsada, pag-dating naman ng tanghali, ito naka sandal ka diyan sa gilid. Pagka-gabi naman, ito naman 'tong mga tao dito sa gasoline station walang sawang dumadamay sa akin,” he added.

Since undergoing the operation, he has not returned to the doctor.

“Nakakapag-linis naman po ako nito kaya lang pag masyado nang nakayuko, hirap na rin ako. Sa toto lang ho, ako lang rin mag-isa naglilinis nito. Araw-araw ito pati gabi, makirot ho ito, eh, masakit ho. Eh, wala rin ho akong gamot na naiinom,” Palero said.

“Maliit lang ho na sugat na binaliwa ko, hugas-hugas lang ng ordinaryong tubig, sabon, eh, mas lumalala pala ‘yun. Wala hong taong gustong lumapit dahil masama na po ang amoy, eh,” Palero said.

He had been diagnosed with the illness for a long time but was unable to drink medicine.

Palero had three children with his first wife, but he said she already remarried while his second wife in Bicol is also sick.

Meanwhile, he and his third wife separated due to some misunderstandings.

After the operation, he went to live with his sibling.

“Doon sa kapatid ko ay hindi ho nagiging maganda ‘yung trato sa akin kaya nakiusap na ko na kung pu-puwede ilabas na ko sa bahay niya,” Palero said.

Though he tried returning to his family, they were experiencing too many hardships and could not accept Palero back. -- Joahna Lei Casilao/BAP, GMA News