Family first

MANILA, Philippines – Being a father isn’t easy, most of the time his needs will take the back seat because he needs to prioritize his family.

While they may not often be associated as nurturing and warm individuals, fathers continue to be what keeps the family together through his hard work, determination and selflessness.

However, there will be times that he needs to sacrifice time at home to be able to attend to work commitments that he needs to fulfill. But even when work gets too busy, it’s admirable how fathers are able to find a way to make time for the family.

In line with its “Kasama Mo” campaign, Firefly LED wonderfully captures the realities of being a father through a video featuring three real-life fathers from all walks of life.

Hardworking and madiskarte, these three fathers are fitting examples of what being a father is really all about.

Here they share how much they love their families, and why they don’t mind making sacrifices if it means seeing their children grow up happy and well – and most importantly, that their families remain intact.

“Ako ang nag-aalaga sa kanila, lahat ng pangangailangan nila, pag-aaral, pagkain, baon nila araw araw, kung ano yung kailangan, yun ang ginagampanan,” says Harold, a 43-year-old single father and architect of his responsibility to his three children.

When asked what kind of father he is to his children, Rowel, a 47-year-old electrician has this to say, “Mapagmahal na ama. Hanggang kaya ko magtrabaho, gagawin ko. Sila lang ang kayamanan ko sa buhay.”

Fifty-year-old driver turned real estate agent, Mario, takes pride in being able to provide for his children, especially for their education, “Napagtapos ko silang lahat. Masasabi ko pa rin naman na naging maayos yung pagpapalaki ko sa kanila.”

When asked what it is that they continue to pray for their family, a teary-eyed Mario says that he doesn’t want a broken family, same with Rowel, who shares he doesn’t want his children to suffer any hardships in life, adding how, one of his daughters is currently going through some problems with her partner who took away their child.

As the three fathers were talking about the joys and sacrifices of being a father, unbeknownst to them their families have been listening to their interviews, shedding tears of appreciation for their beloved fathers.

This time, it’s their families who made the effort to celebrate the wonderful fathers that they are. Selfless, loving, and will do anything for their families.

“Siya yung tipo ng tatay na isusubo nalang yung pagkain, iuuwi pa sa ‘min, mahal na mahal ka namin,” says Rowel’s eldest daughter, who couldn’t help but cry as she recounts how selfless their father is when it comes to providing for their needs.

Rowel’s daughter is equally filled with emotions when she greets her father, saying “thank you” for everything that he has done for them and apologizes for whatever heartaches she may have caused. Rowel receives her with a warm embrace.

Harold is surprised to see his children visiting him to give him a gift saying that it is the first time he has ever experienced something like this, and with a shaky voice, adds, “Masarap pala.”.

It is heartwarming to hear their stories and see how, with a just a loving hug from their family members and words of appreciation, one can easily see the look of contentment and happiness in their eyes.

That with just a small gesture of appreciation, they are reassured that all of their sacrifices for their families are worth it.

How often do you spend time with your father?

ADVT