Ababao, Kaila Mariel

FILM ANALYSIS GUTOM

1. Synopsis
Jay Taruc decided to immerse himself and to experience what 16.7% of our
population go through and interview them of how they feel about their situation.
Dr. Greg Dayrit checks up Jay Taruc before and after the immersion, and explains
to him the possible metabolic changes that might happen to his body which
might result to losing 1 to 3 pounds. He is also at the risk of becoming
hypoglycemic which commonly happens to diabetic people. Eloisa Villaranza, a
nutritionist and dietitian, explain the needs of the body and the detrimental
effects of malnutrition which is prevalent in the Philippines. In his immersion,
three foster families welcome him into their lives. He witnesses their financial and
emotional situation.
2. Five Negative Effects of Hunger
a. Weakness/Tiredness
b. Prone to diseases
c. Body pain
d. Disorientation
e. Headache
3. Summary
a. Baranggay Pinagsabugan Anak ng Kamote
Roland Baron makes a living by collecting trash and reconditioning sprayers so he
could sell them in the market. He could feed his family this way but hardly
enough as they can at times only afford milk for the baby, rice for cooking and
salt as their only viand. Often times the least he could feed his family with sweet
potato or Kamote.
b. Baranggay Baseco Altanghap
Antonio Sabillo has 13 children and doesnt have a stable job. Some of his
children lives in the province of Samar with their cousins. Sometimes he
considers commiting crime just to make a living but the idea of being imprisoned
stops him because no one would take care of his family. He works as an extra
worker in carpentry which allows his wife to buy rice. Sometimes his wife goes to
the sea to get food from Mother Nature. Sometimes they just imagine pictures of
sumptuous meals they remember. In the evening, Antonio goes to the market
and works off as a kargador but there are times the dealer he works for doesnt
deliver. His wife explains they only eat once a day and they call it Altanghap
(Agahan, Tanghalian, Hapunan; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
c. Baranggay Port Area Kaninbaw
Anghelito Tome sells rejected paper he picks around the printing press. Other
than that he collects and sells scrap and other junk. He uses this money to buy
Kaninbaw, Kanin at Sabaw (Rice and soup). Antonio admits that he feels very sad
about their situation and the hunger his children has to go through. Their
situation also makes them more prone to sickness. In fact, Anghelito contracted
Tuberculosis a year ago.
4. Do-able Solutions

Ababao, Kaila Mariel

a. Feeding program
The aim is to allow individuals and families to live and function
normally and therefore empower them to generate their own income.
b. Work and Education Program
Alongside institutions like TESDA , LGUs and other NGOs, there should
be a program that directly and actively tackles unemployment and
making the Juan skilled and literate. This should have a holistic
approach that empowers the adults to work and generate a little over
their needs. At the same time, it should also hone and improve the
literacy and education of their children because they cannot forever be
dependent on their parents/guardians.
c. A more comprehensive and sustainable Shelter program.
Homeless individuals need half-way homes which can help them get
back on their feet. Evicted squatters should be relocated in an
economic and strategic area where they can also function as a work
force than can improve the economy while improving their standard of
living.