I once bought a cavan of upland organic rice in Tiendesitas for P60 a kilo and the vendor claimed that it was from Benguet. I went to the Baguio palengke to look for this upland rice.
I bought a sack of 50 kilos (I hope) for P2,400. According to the tindera named Joy, this is what Manilenyos always bought from her.
Not this
There were many Igorots begging. Some were annoying, they tugged my sleeves and touched my arms.
This one frowned when I gave her one peso. Then I gave her another coin and this time P5. Hindi rin ngumiti.
I already gave her P5. When she saw me taking her photo, she smiled because she was expecting I would give her some more coins.
