The last kalesa maker

Francisco Barbac, Jr, 77 years old, is the last kalesa maker in Brgy. Duljo, Cebu City. He can make a kalesa in one and a half month and sells them for P32,000 to P40,000. The volume of kalesa he makes in a year would depend on the orders he get. In more than 60 years of making kalesa, he was able to let his children finish college who are all professionals now. Tatay Francisco continues to live modestly.
Francisco Barbac, Jr, 77 years old, is the last kalesa maker in Brgy. Duljo, Cebu City. He can make a kalesa in one and a half month and sells them for P32,000 to P40,000. The volume of kalesa he makes in a year would depend on the orders he get. In more than 60 years of making kalesa, he was able to let his children finish college who are all professionals now. Tatay Francisco continues to live modestly. (Photo by Chantal Eco / Bulatlat.com)

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