Archive for December, 2007

Head of the family 0

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Series 53: Abner Hizarsa, Desaparecido

Cris tends to the family store, their only means of income. With the forced disappearance of her husband, she carries the burden of providing for her family. It is a hard but necessary decision.

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Tindahan ni Tsong 1

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Series 53: Abner Hizarsa, Desaparecido

Tsong, as Abner is fondly called by neighbors and friends, tended to this store that the family rented from relatives. Ever since he contracted a heart ailment, he has devoted quality time to his family. In the twenty-eight years that he was married, it was only during the last seven years that he really was with his family.

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Season’s Greetings 0

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Lagonoy, Camarines Sur

Pajita 0

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Series 53: Abner Hizarsa, Desaparecido

Pajita, Cris’ mother, stays with the family. Over the years, she has helped care for her grandchildren, especially when their parents were in detention or were elsewhere fighting for a cause.

Please check out Surfacing: A photo project on the lives of the families of Desaparecidos for the official site.

Morning routine 1

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Series 53: Abner Hizarsa, Desaparecido

Mornings are spent doing household chores. Shara occasionally sells ice candy to the children in their neighborhood.

Please check out Surfacing: A photo project on the lives of the families of Desaparecidos for the official site.

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