photos by renzo capistranoMy maternal side of the family used to grow black pepper, madre de cacao and anthuriums in Lipa. But giving in to the demand for real estate, the land is now a subdivision.
But a big chunk is still the family's ownership. We still have the pool and the cottage next to it. There are a couple of mango trees out front which is being cared for by a couple of farmers. Mommy says we get 40% of the yield. (Really?) But I guess marami yatang umi-intercept. Nothing much is left in the end.
Mommy also owns a small piece of land a few meters away from the pool. It has a little house and some fruit-bearing trees. A tenant (who hasn't been paying the rent) is tending the place.
MOMMY: Okay lang yun. At least, nabawasan na ang nakawan. Nung walang nakatira doon, pati yung gripo sa labas ninanakaw.
I guess running a business that doubles as a charitable institution runs in the family. Like our salon, this Farmville doesn't score high in terms of profit. Pero deadma. Basta masarap balik-balikan, pwede na rin!
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