Aired (April 28, 2005): Jojo Montemayor was recognized for his strange yet exceptional knack for peeling coconut with his teeth, and he is a humble individual who uses his talents to help his family.
Cast: Mike ‘Pekto’ Nacua, January Isaac, James Blanco, Jaime Fabregas, Bing Davao, Alvin Aragon, Benj Pasia, Shamaine Centenera, Bryan Homicillo, Jeon Macatangay, Shun Ignacio
Cast: Mike ‘Pekto’ Nacua, January Isaac, James Blanco, Jaime Fabregas, Bing Davao, Alvin Aragon, Benj Pasia, Shamaine Centenera, Bryan Homicillo, Jeon Macatangay, Shun Ignacio
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00:00 [Music]
00:20 Welcome back!
00:22 This is the most anticipated portion of our show today.
00:26 If not the Book of Pinoy Records, it's just here in Itbulaga.
00:31 Where else?
00:33 I'm really impressed with our talents today.
00:36 These people are not just walking,
00:39 weaving in the mud,
00:40 or eating fire,
00:42 or whatever.
00:43 The talent of our people is really unique today.
00:47 Let's not make it longer.
00:49 You will not see that.
00:52 In the one and only Book of Pinoy Records, it's just here in Itbulaga.
00:56 Let's call our first contestant.
00:58 Who is it? It's Jojo Montemayor.
01:01 Jo, are you ready?
01:05 Ready.
01:07 Ready? Let's see what talent you have.
01:10 [Music]
01:23 Jojo Montemayor was the first to be noticed by the public
01:26 for his unique talent.
01:28 He was called "Buko King"
01:31 because of his ability to peel buko using only his teeth.
01:36 Although he was a simple and private person,
01:39 he did not let anyone pass his time
01:42 just to support his family,
01:44 especially his children's studies.
01:48 My friends, this is the story of a father of a family,
01:52 an ordinary person who used his unique talent
01:57 to change the future,
01:59 not only of his family,
02:01 but also of his fellowmen.
02:04 Let's watch.
02:06 Brother, what are you doing?
02:08 I'm studying.
02:09 Do you want to play?
02:12 I said I'm studying.
02:14 Why are you studying?
02:16 You know, I'm studying to be smart.
02:20 I'll just teach you how to read.
02:24 Okay, brother.
02:25 Instead of playing outside.
02:30 [Studying]
02:57 Hey, Joselito.
02:59 What are you doing?
03:00 I'm studying.
03:02 You're more willing to pay than to cook?
03:08 Just like that, I can't eat.
03:11 Come here.
03:12 When will you learn?
03:15 When will you learn?
03:17 What? Enough!
03:18 What do you want me to do to you?
03:20 Okay, what?
03:22 Get up!
03:23 Ben, what else?
03:24 Stop it, the child is hurting.
03:26 You're really hurting me.
03:28 Why?
03:29 This child has no story.
03:31 Why are you still trying to get your children to be with your ex-wife?
03:36 While they don't have anyone to help them.
03:39 Leave me alone.
03:41 You're leading them...
03:42 Stop it, Ben.
03:43 You're joining them?
03:44 What?
03:47 You're ruining my life.
03:52 You're together?
03:54 You're together?
03:55 You're really hurting me.
03:59 I don't want to eat anymore.
04:00 Where are you?
04:04 Where are you?
04:07 Just understand, Ben.
04:20 Your child...
04:22 He's just drunk, that's why he did it.
04:25 He's just drunk.
04:26 He's always drunk.
04:29 Why are you still playing with him?
04:34 He's a bad person.
04:37 He's hurting us.
04:40 He's hurting you.
04:42 I don't have a choice, child.
04:46 We don't have a place to stay.
04:50 Mom, we can leave this place.
04:53 Where are we going?
04:55 To the hill,
04:58 to the river,
05:00 or to the cave.
05:02 It's better there than where we are now.
05:06 Your siblings are still young.
05:10 We really need your help now.
05:16 I'm not drunk.
05:17 Child, please understand me.
05:21 I'm not done yet.
05:24 I just reached grade 2.
05:27 I don't have any other choice but to sell rice.
05:32 If we leave this place,
05:36 where are we going?
05:38 We have nowhere to go.
05:40 Is this all?
05:42 Are we going to endure this?
05:44 He's just hurting us.
05:46 He's hurting me, child.
05:53 Oh, by the way,
06:10 your book about social studies is available.
06:13 Please.
06:14 It's up to you.
06:16 I don't need it.
06:18 Why?
06:19 It's my last day.
06:21 I won't go back to school.
06:23 I'll just help my father in the field.
06:26 Why are you stopping?
06:28 Studying is not important.
06:30 What's not?
06:32 Education is important.
06:34 For water, air, or food.
06:37 We need it to live.
06:39 Are you kidding?
06:42 Is this how you live in the neighborhood?
06:43 It's not enough.
06:45 My father said,
06:46 "If you are born to plant,
06:48 you will die to plant."
06:50 And that's the truth.
06:51 Come here!
06:53 Oh, the demon is here.
06:55 I'm leaving.
06:56 It's good that you're here.
07:01 Come with me.
07:03 We'll take him to the other neighborhood.
07:04 I still have to study.
07:06 What?
07:08 I still have to study.
07:11 Okay.
07:12 Even if you study,
07:13 you won't get anything.
07:15 So if I were you,
07:17 I would just stop and work.
07:18 You can still help us with your mother.
07:21 Do you understand?
07:23 Let's go.
07:24 Ouch, it hurts.
07:25 I'll follow you.
07:26 Whatever I say to you,
07:27 don't go against me.
07:28 But Jojo continued studying
07:30 until he finished elementary school.
07:33 [Music]
07:36 [Music]
07:39 [Music]
07:41 [Music]
07:47 [Music]
07:53 [Music]
07:59 [Music]
08:05 [Music]
08:07 I'm leaving, Mom.
08:12 Oh, where are you going?
08:16 It's up to me.
08:19 I just need to leave this place.
08:22 Because I know that if I'm here,
08:25 I won't be able to continue my studies.
08:28 Forgive me, son.
08:34 You don't need to forgive me, Mom.
08:37 I understand your situation.
08:42 I'll just leave for a while.
08:45 But don't worry.
08:48 One day,
08:50 I'll come back here
08:51 to save you.
08:53 I'm far from Uncle Ben.
09:03 [Music]
09:05 Dad,
09:07 I gave this to you.
09:10 This is the memory that I love you.
09:16 [Music]
09:19 [Crying]
09:29 [Music]
09:31 Be careful.
09:38 Remember,
09:40 I love you so much.
09:42 We will wait here,
09:45 your siblings.
09:46 [Music]
09:49 I love you.
09:55 [Music]
10:23 [Knocking]
10:25 What do you need?
10:33 I just want to present myself.
10:35 Oh, you're mistaken.
10:38 I need help from someone who's still young.
10:41 You're just making a fool of yourself.
10:44 I'm hardworking.
10:46 I'll do anything you ask me to do.
10:48 But I'm not looking for you.
10:52 You know,
10:53 even if you don't pay me,
10:54 even if I don't have a salary,
10:55 it's okay for me.
10:56 It's just important that you let me stay,
10:59 feed me,
11:01 and study in high school.
11:05 I really want to finish my studies.
11:08 In the morning, I'll help you.
11:10 In the afternoon, I'll go to school.
11:13 And in the evening,
11:15 if you have anything to do,
11:16 I'll help you if you agree.
11:20 Instead of studying,
11:22 Jojo let her go to a stranger.
11:27 [Music]
11:29 Jojo, come here.
11:47 That's enough.
11:48 Come here.
11:50 [Door closes]
11:51 What's this?
11:53 These are the books.
11:55 These are the books you need to add to your school.
11:57 You'll be in school in a week.
12:00 You'll start studying.
12:02 And at night,
12:04 you'll study here at my table.
12:07 You'll use the light.
12:08 Okay?
12:10 Our clinic is closed at night.
12:11 And it's close to your room.
12:12 So you'll study here.
12:16 [Music]
12:17 Why?
12:28 I'm sorry, Doc.
12:30 I just can't stop myself.
12:33 You know,
12:36 in my dreams,
12:38 I never thought
12:40 that I'll have a table like this,
12:43 and there's light while I'm studying.
12:45 [Music]
12:46 Before,
12:49 I studied
12:51 using only one lamp.
12:54 We didn't have light in our clinic.
12:58 But now,
13:01 You know, Jojo,
13:04 I agreed to your wish when you approached me
13:07 because I saw myself in you.
13:10 I was you when I was a child.
13:14 I did everything to study.
13:16 And I became a doctor.
13:19 Thank you so much, Doc.
13:24 You're welcome.
13:27 You won't regret teaching me.
13:31 Thank you so much.
13:34 I know, I know.
13:35 Thank you.
13:38 [Music]
13:40 [Music]
13:42 [Music]
13:44 [Music]
13:45 [Music]
13:47 [Music]
13:49 [Music]
14:17 Doc,
14:18 are you okay?
14:20 I'm okay.
14:22 Go inside.
14:23 You might get caught.
14:24 I'll go here.
14:27 Doc, are you sure you're okay?
14:29 Yes, I'm okay.
14:30 I'm okay.
14:31 Go ahead.
14:32 Don't worry.
14:33 Don't worry.
14:34 You're late.
14:35 I'm okay.
14:36 Jojo is in third year high school
14:38 when the doctor who's teaching him
14:40 had a stroke.
14:41 The reason was
14:43 to change his life.
14:47 Look at me.
14:48 I just finished high school.
14:50 I'm proud of you, Jojo.
14:54 You know, Doc,
14:56 if it wasn't for you,
14:58 I wouldn't have finished high school.
15:01 Doc, who's that bag?
15:07 Who's going to leave?
15:08 You.
15:11 Oh.
15:15 You're getting closer to me, Jojo.
15:17 But my mission to you is over.
15:20 Doc, I don't understand you.
15:23 I have a disease, Jojo.
15:26 I can't continue your studies in college.
15:31 I'll find another job.
15:34 Jojo, I'm doing this for your own good.
15:42 You're smart.
15:44 You shouldn't stay in this town
15:47 for the rest of your life.
15:48 Go to Manila.
15:51 You'll be able to study there.
15:54 You'll get a good education there.
15:58 But Doc.
16:01 Jojo,
16:03 I'm like your son.
16:06 I have to do this.
16:08 You have to accept this.
16:10 Accept this.
16:17 If you're not going to be mad at me.
16:19 Doc.
16:23 Doc.
16:25 Doc.
16:27 Doc.
16:29 Doc.
16:31 Doc.
16:33 Doc.
16:35 Doc.
16:37 Doc.
16:38 Doc.
16:39 Doc.
16:41 Bro,
16:53 what are we doing here?
16:55 Aren't we going to Manila?
16:57 Bro, this is our house.
16:59 This is just for a while.
17:01 I'll give this to my mom.
17:02 She'll be happy to know that I finished high school.
17:06 Hurry up.
17:07 Mom!
17:09 Mom!
17:10 Mom!
17:12 Mom, who's there?
17:13 I'm coming!
17:14 Mom!
17:16 Bro, you're right.
17:18 You should introduce my mom and my brother.
17:20 What's that?
17:22 You're so noisy.
17:23 My son is still awake.
17:25 What do you want?
17:26 My mom.
17:30 Who's your mom?
17:34 I'm Cornelia.
17:35 Cornelia?
17:37 Oh no,
17:39 they haven't been here for a long time.
17:40 All I know is that
17:42 their husband and wife fought.
17:44 Their mother took off her clothes.
17:46 Do you know where they went?
17:53 Oh no,
17:55 since that night,
17:56 they haven't been seen here.
17:57 We're the only ones who live here.
18:00 And,
18:02 I'm not the only one who's lost.
18:03 I'm the only one who's lost.
18:04 Thank you very much.
18:26 Here.
18:27 Tatanado!
18:34 Yes?
18:35 I just want to ask you something.
18:40 Do you know where my mom is?
18:42 No,
18:43 your mom hasn't been here for a long time.
18:45 Maybe you know where they went?
18:50 You know,
18:52 since your mom left,
18:54 they haven't been here.
18:55 Your siblings are with them.
18:57 We don't have any news.
18:59 Okay, thank you very much.
19:03 I'm sorry for the trouble.
19:04 Okay.
19:05 Jojo knows how to find
19:15 his lost mother and siblings.
19:18 He's almost discouraged
19:20 to continue his ambition to finish school.
19:24 He feels that he's too old to finish school
19:29 and to return and save his family
19:32 from the atrocities of his ancestors.
19:34 But he's already determined
19:37 and ambitious to finish school.
19:39 Even though it's hard,
19:41 Jojo decided
19:42 to go to Manila
19:44 with his friend.
19:46 It's different here in Manila.
19:49 There are so many people.
19:50 Especially when you go to Luneta
19:52 and to Quiapo.
19:54 There are so many churches there.
19:56 There are so many people there.
19:58 It's more crowded there.
19:59 There,
20:05 just like that.
20:06 You'll get used to it.
20:07 There's always something like that here in Manila.
20:09 Hey!
20:11 Move!
20:12 Hey!
20:13 Hey!
20:14 My bag!
20:15 Let him go!
20:16 All my money is there!
20:18 Let him go!
20:19 We'll go together!
20:20 No!
20:21 My clothes are there!
20:22 Let him go!
20:23 All my money is there!
20:24 No!
20:25 Let him go!
20:26 No!
20:27 Bro,
20:29 come here.
20:30 My cousin's house is nearby.
20:32 Let's go.
20:33 Here.
20:38 Wait a minute.
20:39 Cousin!
20:41 Cousin!
20:42 Cousin!
20:47 How are you?
20:48 I'm fine.
20:49 Why did you go out?
20:50 I was a bit confused at home.
20:56 Can I stay here for a while?
21:00 What are you going to do here?
21:01 I'm looking for a job.
21:06 There's a job offer here in Manila.
21:09 Maybe
21:11 we can stay here for a while.
21:16 Is he here?
21:17 Yes.
21:19 By the way,
21:20 my friend in the province is Jojo.
21:22 Bro.
21:23 Jo, my cousin.
21:24 Let's go.
21:25 Thank you, son.
21:27 No problem.
21:28 Just a few days here.
21:30 It's a bit small.
21:31 No problem, son.
21:33 Thank you.
21:34 Thank you, bro.
21:45 Jo,
21:46 wear this first.
21:48 Thank you, bro.
21:51 What's that?
21:56 What's your plan now?
21:58 Is there no one left for you?
22:00 Not even one piece of clothing.
22:02 I don't know.
22:06 That's good, Jo.
22:08 Come with me tomorrow.
22:11 Let's look for a job.
22:14 I came here to study.
22:16 Study?
22:19 I thought there's no one left for you.
22:22 Do you still want to study?
22:23 It's up to you.
22:28 I don't know.
22:29 Don't be stupid, Jojo.
22:31 Your college
22:33 is just for the rich.
22:35 It's not for the poor like us.
22:37 That's not true, Nestor.
22:40 What's not true?
22:41 That's the truth.
22:44 So, come with me tomorrow.
22:46 I'll call a friend of yours
22:48 who can help us.
22:50 Because of the tight schedule,
22:53 Jojo's neighbor
22:55 was forced to finish his college.
22:57 And he just looked for a job
23:00 with Nestor.
23:01 Hey.
23:04 Ah, bro.
23:06 I know Nestor and Jojo.
23:09 Nestor and Jojo
23:10 are our life.
23:11 [Gasps]
23:12 Is this what you're telling me?
23:15 Yes.
23:16 This is okay.
23:18 There are some tendrils.
23:19 Do you want to be stuntmen in my movie?
23:22 Yes.
23:24 To make life easier in Manila,
23:37 Jojo decided to be a stuntman
23:39 in a movie.
23:41 And here,
23:43 something happened
23:45 that will change his life.
23:48 Cut!
24:02 Very good!
24:04 [Applause]
24:06 Okay, okay, okay.
24:07 Very good!
24:09 Nice!
24:10 Jojo.
24:12 Action.
24:13 You're good, Jojo.
24:18 You're good at stunts.
24:20 By the way,
24:21 I'll introduce you to someone.
24:23 These guys are good.
24:25 Thank you, Director.
24:26 Hi.
24:29 You're good.
24:30 You're going to shoot a stunt, okay?
24:32 Director, let's go.
24:33 Let's go.
24:34 Let's go.
24:35 Did you get hurt?
24:37 A little.
24:39 I think I'm too slow.
24:42 I'm sorry.
24:43 It's okay.
24:45 I'm Jojo.
24:46 I'm Zenaida.
24:48 After getting to know each other,
25:03 Jojo's feelings for Zenaida
25:05 quickly fell.
25:07 He courted her and not long after,
25:08 he got them married
25:09 and started a family.
25:11 But it's not easy to be independent in Manila,
25:14 especially for someone like Jojo.
25:17 In spite of his family's poverty,
25:19 he went back to the same place
25:22 that he sometimes left
25:24 to chase his dream
25:25 of finishing his studies.
25:27 Zenaida,
25:29 this is our old house.
25:33 No one used to live here.
25:35 So I bought it.
25:38 It's cheap.
25:39 And this is where I last saw my mother.
25:42 We're going to live here?
25:44 But there's no electricity here.
25:48 We don't need electricity.
25:53 But, my love,
25:55 why are we here?
25:58 Let's just stay in Manila.
26:01 It's better here.
26:02 It's quiet.
26:04 No one's bothering us.
26:06 And this is the life I've been dreaming of.
26:10 But Jo,
26:13 I've lived in Manila all my life.
26:15 You know, Zenaida,
26:21 you'll like it here.
26:24 As long as we're together
26:27 and we're always together,
26:30 we don't need anything else.
26:32 So,
26:35 do you agree to live here?
26:37 Come on, dad.
26:43 Come on, dad.
26:45 Come on, come on.
26:47 Come on.
26:49 Come on, dad.
26:52 Just one.
26:53 Just one.
26:54 Come on.
26:56 Just a little.
26:57 Just a little.
26:59 [baby crying]
27:01 Your son is a man.
27:08 My love,
27:13 our son is a man.
27:15 He's handsome.
27:17 Son,
27:24 I know you still don't understand me.
27:27 But I promise you,
27:28 I'll give you a better future.
27:31 I promise you.
27:34 Bro!
27:40 Hey, bro!
27:42 What's up, bro?
27:44 You're a father now.
27:46 How are you?
27:48 I'm good.
27:49 Why don't you just stay in Manila?
27:53 It's better here.
27:56 It's good that I brought you here.
27:57 The shooting is near.
27:58 Bro, you know,
28:00 this is the life I want.
28:02 Quiet.
28:04 You know,
28:06 far from
28:08 misfortune.
28:10 Bro, you're right.
28:12 I know you're tired.
28:13 I have a new cucumber here.
28:15 It's so sweet.
28:16 Bro, my son is already a big boy.
28:18 Here.
28:25 Wait, bro.
28:26 How will you open it?
28:28 You don't have a knife.
28:29 Bro,
28:31 it's not a problem.
28:32 I'm not a kid anymore.
28:34 [Music]
28:36 [Music]
28:38 [Music]
28:39 [Music]
28:41 [Music]
28:43 [Music]
28:45 [Music]
28:47 [Music]
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28:51 [Music]
28:53 [Music]
28:55 [Music]
28:57 [Music]
28:59 [Music]
29:01 [Music]
29:03 [Music]
29:06 [Music]
29:07 [Music]
29:09 [Music]
29:11 [Music]
29:13 Bro,
29:16 it's sweet.
29:17 Drink it.
29:18 [Music]
29:20 Okay?
29:24 It's like a dessert.
29:27 Is it good?
29:30 It's good. It's sweet.
29:32 One more.
29:35 Bro,
29:36 can you do it?
29:37 There's no such thing.
29:39 It's already night.
29:55 Why are you still carrying the kid?
29:56 Joe, Junior.
29:59 What about Junior?
30:00 You're making me nervous.
30:01 What happened to Junior?
30:03 He fell down this morning.
30:04 It's so high that he can't go down.
30:06 Oh my God.
30:10 It's okay.
30:12 I'll help you carry him.
30:13 Please, let's go to the doctor.
30:15 Come on, let's go.
30:25 [Music]
30:26 You don't have to worry about anything.
30:44 Your son is safe.
30:46 His illness is getting better.
30:47 Thank God.
30:50 But Mrs.,
30:52 the kid still needs to be taken care of.
30:53 Why, Doc?
30:54 I'm worried about his high fever.
30:56 It's too high.
30:59 It's dangerous for a kid of his age.
31:00 What will be the effect on the kid?
31:04 It's too early to know.
31:07 It's time for the results.
31:09 [Music]
31:12 [Music]
31:14 [Music]
31:15 Although the couple passed the trial,
31:27 which almost became a grandchild in their child's life,
31:30 they thought that their eldest son would experience the same effect.
31:34 They discovered that because of what happened to Junior when he was still a baby,
31:42 his thinking became slow.
31:43 Jojo tried to help the child to reach his potential.
31:46 But because he was too weak,
31:50 he was in grade 1 for three years.
31:52 And the following years were not easy.
31:55 This is a big blow for Jojo
31:59 who's dream is to give his son an education that will be beneficial to him.
32:02 [Music]
32:09 [Music]
32:10 Oh, Jel,
32:14 why are you crying?
32:17 Because, Dad.
32:20 What do you mean? Tell me.
32:23 Don't cry.
32:25 Because, Dad, look.
32:27 I'm about to drop out.
32:29 I've dropped out of grade 1 three times.
32:32 And then,
32:34 my classmates were laughing at me.
32:37 They said that I'm stupid.
32:38 They said that I'm stupid.
32:40 What do they care?
32:42 Don't listen to them.
32:44 Maybe, Dad.
32:46 I can just stop studying.
32:49 No, you can't.
32:51 You can't.
32:53 But, Dad.
32:55 You can't.
32:57 You know what, son?
32:58 I have something to tell you.
33:00 You were still a baby.
33:02 You were just a baby.
33:04 You were just a baby.
33:05 You got sick.
33:08 You had a high fever.
33:11 That's why your brain was affected.
33:15 But, we won't give up, son.
33:19 We will do everything.
33:22 You need to finish your studies, brother.
33:27 And that's what I want.
33:30 Huh?
33:33 I'm sorry.
33:34 Huh?
33:35 A
33:40 Abanico
33:41 Banico
33:42 Abanico
33:43 Ba
33:45 Ba
33:47 Ba
33:48 Ka
33:49 Ba
33:50 Ka
33:51 Ka
33:52 Kahon
33:53 Dad, Dad.
33:55 Yes?
33:56 We don't have gas anymore.
33:57 Let's just continue studying.
33:59 Yes, let's continue.
34:00 No.
34:02 Because of the lack of electricity in our house,
34:04 we won't continue our studies.
34:06 Sinaida.
34:08 Please bring gas.
34:10 We don't have money anymore, my love.
34:13 I can't buy gas.
34:15 I already borrowed rice from the store.
34:18 You borrowed? Why didn't you tell me?
34:22 I know you don't have anything.
34:25 I wish you told me right away.
34:31 I don't have a choice.
34:32 You know that I don't want to borrow money anymore.
34:35 Instead of starving,
34:37 you didn't care about anything but your children's education.
34:41 It's good that we have money.
34:43 Why didn't you teach your children to be able-bodied?
34:46 Huh?
34:48 [music]
35:04 It's okay.
35:06 Don't worry. I'll take care of you.
35:11 I'll take care of this family.
35:16 I won't leave you.
35:18 Not long after,
35:25 a good opportunity came to Jojo.
35:29 Bro!
35:39 Bro!
35:41 How are you?
35:42 I'm good, bro.
35:43 Have you eaten?
35:44 I'm done. Kumari gave it to me.
35:45 What's the news?
35:46 News?
35:48 I have good news for you.
35:50 I signed you up for the ITBULAGA.
35:54 You signed me up?
35:57 Yes.
35:58 Do you know the Pinoy Book of Records?
36:00 What will I do with that?
36:04 It's simple.
36:05 You're just a booker through the IPIN, right?
36:08 Bro, this is a big prize.
36:11 This is a big help to your family.
36:14 [music]
36:24 [music]
36:29 In 1995, ITBULAGA launched again
36:33 the outstanding Pinoy Book of Records
36:37 to introduce the talented and unique talents of our countrymen.
36:43 For people like Jojo,
36:44 opportunities like this are enough
36:47 to open the doors that will give them hope and a future.
36:53 But if you will realize that sometimes,
36:56 Jojo's thoughts don't coincide
36:58 that a talent will bring him luck
37:02 that for him is just the usual daily chores at home.
37:08 The winner of the Camarines is none other than the Book of Kings,
37:12 Jojo Montemayo!
37:14 [applause]
37:19 Congratulations!
37:21 Kids!
37:27 Dad!
37:28 I'm here, love.
37:29 I'm here, love.
37:30 Dad, give me your bag.
37:31 Have you eaten?
37:34 Not yet.
37:35 I'll prepare you.
37:36 Okay.
37:37 Hey,
37:38 Dad, what's inside?
37:39 What did you try from Manila?
37:42 What's that, Dad?
37:43 This is my gift to you because I won the Pinoy Book of Records.
37:46 Dad, you bought me clothes, right?
37:49 No, no.
37:50 It's a car.
37:51 Dad, let's open it.
37:53 Okay, okay.
37:54 Is this mine?
38:04 Yes.
38:06 Wait, Dad.
38:07 What's this?
38:09 It's broken, Dad.
38:10 Kids,
38:12 those are books.
38:14 You need them for your studies.
38:16 Everything you want to know is in there.
38:20 Dad, I don't want this.
38:34 I don't want this.
38:35 You need to like this.
38:41 Go ahead, study.
38:44 Because of the success of his television appearance,
38:58 Jojo didn't notice the problem that one of his children will bring to him.
39:04 One more. You can do it.
39:16 Oh, you can do it.
39:22 There, you're good.
39:24 I told you, you can do it.
39:25 Okay, I'll learn that.
39:27 You're good.
39:28 Hey!
39:29 What's that?
39:31 Your teacher was right.
39:33 You're not going to school, you're just hanging out.
39:36 What's this?
39:40 Huh?
39:41 Huh?
39:42 What's this?
39:43 Is this what you're buying for your expenses?
39:44 You don't care.
39:46 I don't care?
39:48 Huh?
39:50 I work to get you to study.
39:52 Is this what you're going to give me?
39:55 You're the only ones who want us to study.
39:57 If I'm going to be followed, I really don't want to.
40:01 We can't go any further.
40:03 We'll just stay here.
40:05 So, stop us.
40:08 Look at yourselves.
40:12 You're already done, but what happened to you?
40:16 If you don't peel the coconut, you'll use your teeth?
40:23 Do you really need a diploma to be a jandai?
40:26 Hey!
40:27 No.
40:30 [Music]
40:31 [Music]
41:00 You know,
41:01 this is a gift from my mom.
41:04 But I couldn't give it to her.
41:08 My mom got mad at me.
41:13 I said,
41:16 I can finish my studies.
41:20 And I said,
41:24 I'll save her from her second husband.
41:29 [Music]
41:30 But I couldn't do anything.
41:34 Love, don't blame yourself.
41:48 Tell me, Aida.
41:52 Am I a father?
41:58 I just want my children to finish their studies.
42:01 Even if I have to peel the coconut with my teeth,
42:06 I'm doing it
42:08 so that I can be in the fair.
42:11 It's okay with me even if they laugh at me,
42:15 I'll just use my money
42:16 so that I can educate them.
42:18 That's the only thing I can give them.
42:24 Education.
42:26 [Music]
42:27 Why can't they understand me?
42:30 [Music]
42:32 But despite the problems,
42:40 the blessings of Jojo never stopped coming.
42:43 Baro.
42:46 Baro.
42:48 Hari.
42:50 Hari.
42:52 Guru.
42:53 Guru.
42:55 Yes, good evening.
42:57 Guru.
42:59 Yes.
43:01 Can I talk to Jojo?
43:05 What?
43:07 Jojo, can I talk to you?
43:09 What's that?
43:12 He said, can I talk to Jojo?
43:15 Me? Why?
43:17 We've been looking for you for a long time.
43:20 He's Yakisuri from Japan.
43:23 We got your address from Itbulaga.
43:25 He wants to bring you to Japan
43:27 so that you can show your talent in peeling coconut.
43:30 Jojo seemed to not believe in the chance that came to his life.
43:37 After showing off in Itbulaga,
43:39 he flew to Japan not long after
43:43 to show off his talent.
43:46 Until in the international news program CNN,
43:49 Jojo appeared as the famous "Buko King" of the Philippines.
43:54 Despite all of this,
43:56 sometimes, Jojo's thoughts are not out of his mind
44:00 when he faced the trial of his son, Riko,
44:05 especially his study.
44:08 But there's one more thing that will teach Riko
44:12 an unforgettable lesson.
44:15 What's this?
44:16 A flower for you.
44:19 Are you courting someone?
44:20 Is it allowed?
44:22 I don't know. Maybe.
44:25 Wait. Are you sincere?
44:28 What?
44:32 Are you sincere?
44:34 What? What do you mean?
44:39 Are you kidding me?
44:41 You don't know how to speak simple English?
44:44 Don't you study?
44:47 I'm sorry. I'm already a student.
44:50 And you think I'll like you?
44:52 We'll see what kind of life you'll give me.
44:55 Oh, you're just wasting my time. I have to study.
44:59 Go away.
45:01 [music]
45:29 Hey, hey, you!
45:31 You watched my kids in the town, on TV.
45:35 You're famous now.
45:37 You were on CNN.
45:39 No, I wasn't.
45:41 You're really close to not making it.
45:43 No, I wasn't.
45:45 I'll continue.
45:46 Okay.
45:47 Dad, Dad.
45:51 Thank you.
45:53 For what?
45:55 For your advice.
45:58 And I was wrong.
46:00 I answered you last time.
46:02 So, Dad, please forgive me.
46:04 I don't understand that.
46:06 And Dad, you know, I'm going to school again.
46:12 Really?
46:14 I know why you're pushing us to study well.
46:20 Because you want us to have dignity.
46:25 At first, I didn't understand, but now I understand.
46:29 So, Dad, I promise you I'll make everything better.
46:34 I'll study and make it better.
46:38 Jojo is very happy about the return of his son.
46:48 But he knows that determination is not enough to have a good education for his children.
46:54 Because of his surrounding areas as a Buko King,
46:58 Jojo's eyes were blinded by the huge lack of their neighborhood.
47:03 This is where he remembered the nights he studied hard in the light of the streetlights.
47:10 This picture of the hardship of the children is a new challenge that will bring a new story in Jojo's life.
47:20 Yes.
47:21 You know, I don't know why I was introduced to Buko King and became famous here in our neighborhood.
47:35 But now I know.
47:38 I was introduced to help everyone.
47:44 What do you mean?
47:47 It's hard to learn here in our neighborhood that even one light is not enough.
47:51 The whole country is already on fire, but here, there is still no electricity.
47:58 You know, someone needs to move.
48:03 Someone needs to find a way.
48:07 I will run to Captain here in our neighborhood.
48:15 And I will walk if there is light here.
48:18 If you will run, what will be your fight?
48:24 Nothing.
48:26 But I will still try.
48:28 If no one moves, we can't expect anything to change.
48:34 If no one moves, we can't expect anything to change.
48:37 If no one moves, we can't expect anything to change.
48:40 If no one moves, we can't expect anything to change.
48:45 [music]
48:46 [applause]
49:10 What's the result?
49:13 You won!
49:14 You're not kidding?
49:16 You're not kidding? You won!
49:17 Yes! I won!
49:20 You won!
49:22 You won!
49:24 I really won!
49:25 Jojo fought hard to notice the needs of his fellow countrymen in Congress.
49:33 And it didn't take long.
49:35 Is it done?
49:37 It took so long.
49:38 You're so annoying!
49:39 Okay, this is almost done.
49:41 Boss, we can open it now.
49:42 Okay, please switch it.
49:44 [applause]
49:52 [music]
50:18 [music]
50:24 As a captain, Jojo's contribution to the lives of his fellow countrymen was a big change.
50:31 And there's no greater benefit to having electricity in their place,
50:36 but the education of his children.
50:39 Isn't this your teacher?
50:42 Good morning, Captain.
50:44 Good morning.
50:47 I passed you by. Please continue.
50:48 Okay, I'll just stay here.
50:50 I really intended to tell you a good news about your children.
50:55 What's the good news?
50:57 Rico is on the honors list.
50:59 That's true.
51:02 Thank you.
51:04 You're so good.
51:06 But not only that, JR also showed a big improvement.
51:09 He's already following the class.
51:12 So in a year, he can graduate from elementary.
51:16 Finally, you're good.
51:19 But most of all, Captain, you should be proud of yourself.
51:24 You became a good father to your children.
51:27 Thank you so much.
51:29 Okay, I won't be long. I'll go to school.
51:32 Good morning.
51:34 Good morning.
51:36 Thank you.
51:37 Thank you.
51:38 Thank you.
51:40 [music]
51:46 You know, I'm very happy.
51:50 But this is just the beginning.
51:53 I still have a lot to do.
51:56 And that is to give you a good future through education.
52:04 Thank you, Father.
52:09 Thank you, Father.
52:10 [music]
52:24 Jojo, you're the one who rose to the world.
52:27 Anyone in the world can beat you in picking coconuts.
52:32 Did anyone rise to you?
52:34 There were some, but they couldn't beat us, the Filipinos.
52:38 You lost?
52:39 All your teeth are whole?
52:40 Yes.
52:41 From here to here, it's all whole?
52:42 Okay. Do you have any other ways of picking?
52:46 I just clean at night.
52:48 Not in the morning?
52:50 I just brush my teeth.
52:51 Just brushing your teeth?
52:52 Can I try how strong your teeth are?
52:58 These are two. I'll show you one.
53:00 Just one?
53:02 [music]
53:23 [laughs]
53:25 [applause]
53:28 Let's go!
53:31 Why?
53:32 I can't.
53:33 No?
53:34 How many can you do?
53:35 I can do three in a minute.
53:37 How did you develop that kind of skill?
53:40 I learned it from my father.
53:42 I didn't have any tools at home.
53:44 I thought about it.
53:46 How will you open your house?
53:48 What will you do with your house?
53:49 So I learned it.
53:51 I thought I was good at it.
53:52 I thought I could make Filipinos proud.
53:55 You were interviewed by CNN, right?
53:58 I was asked, "How long your teeth are still strong?"
54:01 I said, "Only God knows."
54:04 You were invited to Japan, right?
54:06 I was a guest on the most popular program in Japan.
54:09 It was like a mail-in-gift for us.
54:11 And you were a stuntman?
54:13 I was able to do anything.
54:15 You were able to earn money.
54:16 Yes.
54:17 As long as it's not bad.
54:18 Okay.
54:19 Let's say life is dangerous.
54:21 I'll just go ahead.
54:23 God will take care of it.
54:24 What are you thinking about your future, Jojo?
54:27 And your family?
54:28 The only thing I can give my children is what I learned.
54:34 What are your ambitions for your children?
54:38 I hope they can finish their studies.
54:40 You know, Jojo, I know that you have a sad story in your life.
54:44 You didn't see your father.
54:46 Is he still alive in your house?
54:48 He might still be alive.
54:49 Do you know his name?
54:50 Yes.
54:51 Marciano Montemayor.
54:52 Where is he from?
54:53 Pangasinan.
54:54 Pangasinan.
54:55 Okay, call him.
54:57 Your father.
54:58 Where can they see you?
55:00 I can't wait to see him.
55:04 I'll be happy if we can see each other for a while.
55:08 Maybe someone is watching us now.
55:12 His name is Marciano Montemayor.
55:15 And he had a relationship with a woman from Camarines Norte.
55:23 Her name is Cornelia Montemayor.
55:27 Cornelia...
55:28 Masangki.
55:29 Masangki Montemayor.
55:32 Maybe you would like to meet your son, Buku King of the Philippines.
55:40 What if this is the judgment for him to see me?
55:44 I hope so.
55:45 And we will be happy if you and your father can meet each other.
55:51 And you will get to know each other.
55:54 Jojo, I'm thankful for the opportunity you gave to be a barangay captain.
56:01 Congratulations to you for being a barangay captain.
56:05 And as a talented person, you are making our country famous.
56:11 I'm also thankful for the opportunity to be a barangay captain.
56:15 You're welcome.
56:16 Especially to Ma'am Mel Changkung.
56:19 You're welcome.
56:20 And to GMA7, especially to my daughter, Ipulaga.
56:25 To all the staff.
56:26 Jojo, thank you very much.
56:28 Thank you.
56:29 Thank you very much.
56:30 Jojo's unique talent in the thousands of television viewers
56:36 is only a way towards his more crazy fight in life.
56:41 This gave light not only to the dark bar he created,
56:46 but also to the minds of his children.
56:50 Now, they understand the importance of education.
56:54 I am Mel Tiangco, and this is the story of each one of us.
57:00 Now, tomorrow, and forever.
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