Lorna Acala Eluna, a 32-year-old mother from Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, has been doing heavy work traditionally reserved for men since she was young.
As the sixth of 11 children, Eluna and her siblings had to work in the rice fields with their tenant parents. She recalled times when they had to divide a small amount of rice and a can of sardines among themselves, sometimes racing to get the can so they could dip their rice in it.
Eluna faced difficulties not only in her work but also in her studies. In grade school, she was often bullied and called a “tomboy” because of her muscular arms and broad shoulders. Despite the challenges, she worked as a student in Cebu City during her high school years and finished in her hometown, where her brother supported her.
“Our small business slowly grew. We are not rich, but I can say we are better off now than we were before. That’s why I always tell my two children to study hard because money isn’t that easy to earn,” Eluna said.
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