GEC 113—WEEK 4 Activity 1

Comic Strip: FOOTNOTE TO YOUTH

Eloisa P. Oraca BSED Filipino 3

I will tell Itay that I will

marry Teang.

Dodong went home for dinner then after that... I am going to marry Teang, I asked
her last night and she said yes. I
Tay I have to tell you something, want your permission Tay.

You are still young Dodong.

What is it Dodong?

Teang’s giving birth for their 1st child

I am seventeen.
but Dodong went outside...
I would be a father.
What if I will have ten
children? Oh God, why
Aaahhhhh..!!! should I think that way?

Son, that is a very young age to marry but

if that’s what you wish I’ll give you my
blessing, just tell your Inay.

Dong come here , the baby

came out.

Dong it’s a baby boy.

Yes, I’ll come Nay. Give him to me , I want to hold my

baby.
After 6 years, Blas the eldest son was not their only child, there were many children came along. When Blas was 18, he came
home one night very flustered and happy. Teang and other children were asleep. Blas is restless on his mat and could not sleep.

Blas go to sleep now, it is late.

Tay I will marry Tona. She

accepted me tonight. I
love her.

Dodong rose from his mat and told Blas to follow him outside.

You want to marry Tona?

Yes, I will marry her. Do

you have objections Tay?

No my son...n-none.

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