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People with disabilities think it’s hard to survive in a world where they can be bullied over and boxed in for a lifetime.
But Johnny, who aspires to be different and makes his life better, manages to provide for his family despite his incapacity.
Johnny Medrano, 39, was diagnosed with polio since he was born.
Admittedly, battling polio has never become easy for him, “Lumalaki ako, nagkakaisip ako, nagtataka ako dahil yung ibang bata nakikita ko naglalaro sa labas. Ako nakasilip lang sa sirang dingding. Tinatanong ko bakit iba ‘ko sa kanila, di ko maexperience yung naeexperience nila.”
With the help of his sister, he was able to learn how to read and write at the age of 3.
Because of his perseverance in overcoming his rough childhood, he attended and enrolled a vocational course in Ilat National high School, San Pascual, Batangas where he learned how to repair watches, started out a business and was able to use the fund he earned to build his own house.
Later on, he opens cellphone repairs to add up to his income.
Xan Lim portrayed Johnny Medrano , one of the finalists of Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino 2014, who supports his family and serves his community despite an orthopedic impairment that rendered him unable to walk.
Photo from: abscbnpr.com
He has now a family with 3 children. His exemplified diligence pays off well and it doesn’t stop there. He was chosen to lead the Federation of Persons with Disability of the Province of Batangas and currently teaching cellphone and watch repairs to his fellow disabled person.
Johnny encourages people to make the most of their talents, “Kung ano yung binigay satin ni Lord, iyon ‘yung pagpahalagahan natin at pagyamanin. Huwag panghinayangan yung mga bagay na wala sayo.
“Kung anung meron ka, pagyamanin mo at ibahagi mo sa kapwa.”
One of the finalists of Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino 2014, his story was featured in MKK last year which inspired many viewers to continue fighting against any trials that will come along the way.
