The story of “Tatay Roy” went viral as a netizen from Tondo was moved by his story and posted it on social media.

A resident from Malolos, Bulacan spotted selling his artisan bag at an affordable price made of plastic straw around Manila on Thursday, June 17.

In a Facebook post, Cicely Reyes saw Tatay Roy on her way to work and caught her attention to his product.

https://www.facebook.com/cicely.martin/posts/10215210981786801

Tatay Roy was a security guard who lost his job due to the pandemic. He then looked for another job and created his woven bags and sold them for PHP150-250 each. He was reminded of his mother, who used to wave when he was younger.

The uploader shared that Tatay Roy, for him to save his transportation, was forced to sleep in the “bangketa” (sidewalk) in Tondo, Manila. He stayed there for 3-days before he could go home.

His daughter, Charlene Doroja thanked the uploader for helping his father sold his artisan bag. Doroja commented on the uploader’s post wrote, “Maraming salamat po sa pagtulong at pag-post kay papa.”

Tatay Roy sells his woven bags around Mendiola, Manila City Hall, central market and Divisoria.