January 13, 2025

Emmanuel "Manny" F. Piñol

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New Year With Duane

After what seemed to be an endless journey which marked the first six months of my job as Secretary of Agriculture, I finally found time to enjoy happy moments with the family.
Here, in Baguio City’s “Christmas Village,” I spend a memorable New Year’s Eve with my only grandchild, Duane, son of my eldest daughter, Maria Krista, and her husband, Chito.
Duane felt so heavy on my shoulders but I loved every moment of it especially when he rested his chin on my head.
Years from now, this boy will be holding my frail hands when I would be too old to even walk straight.
Happy New Year!