Ang Dyip ni Mang Tomas (Mang Tomas and his Jeep)

Ang lumang pulang dyip ni Mang Tomas ang unang dyip sa Barangay Pastol. Saksi ang dyip na ito sa lahat—ang bawat binyag, kasal, pagtatapos sa pag-aaral, maging ang pag-alis at pagbalik ng mga kabarangay na nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa. Lumaki ang bunso ni Mang Tomas na hinahangaan siya, at nais niyang maging tulad ng kaniyang ama paglaki. Ito ay isang kuwento ng mabait na padre de pamilya na laging maaalala dahil sa kaniyang sipag sa buhay.

In Barangay Pastol, Mang Tomas drives an aging, red jeepney—the very first in his town. His jeepney has witnessed everything—each baptism, wedding, graduation, even neighbors flying out of the country for work and returning home. Mang Tomas’ youngest son grew up admiring his father’s dedication and also dreams of becoming like him in the future. This is a story of perseverance of a kind-hearted padre de pamilya who will always be remembered for his passion for work and life.

Published in 2009 by University of Santo Tomas Publishing House