Growing up in Marinduque, I always felt a special connection with Quezon Province — it’s practically a sister province, serving as the main gateway from Manila to my hometown via the port.
Back in high school, my knowledge of Quezon and Mindoro came mostly from radio broadcasts. While Manila was familiar territory to many, as a country girl, my heart was drawn to these quieter provinces. I’ve only been to Manila once as a child, so I barely remember it, which made the call of the provinces even stronger.




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