Former balut vendor purchases all items sold, extends assistance to streetside seller

At this time of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, acts of generosity among Filipinos remain alive.

Ivan Mayrina reported on 24 Oras on Wednesday that such is the touching exchange between a balut vendor and a customer who bought all the items she was selling.

Nancy, who admitted that she used to sell balut as a child, also gave Marivic extra money that she could use to repair her house.

According to Ivan Mayrina’s report on 24 Oras on Wednesday, Marivic, a balut vendor in Silang, Cavite, became emotional with Nancy's gesture.

“Sa tagal po ng buhay ko, ngayon ko lang po naranasa na ganoon,” Marivic said.

Nancy saw Marivic alone at the side of the road still trying to sell balut and chicharon even when the rain was about to pour.

Nancy, who was also a balut vendor before, added she was moved when Marivic told her she was the family breadwinner and that their house that is located near a river get flooded whenever it rains.

“Sa dami naman po ng anak ko, apat maliliit pa. ‘Yong asawa ko, hindi makapagtrabaho at lumpo,” Marivic said.

Aside from buying all of Marivic’s products, Nancy also gave Marivic financial assistance to fix their house and buy medicine for her husband. -- Ma. Angelica Garcia/BAP, GMA News