I eat the same foods almost every day. I have my favorites like Filipino beef broth, chicken soup with lots and lots of rice.
I've always fought for my country, in my own way, showing that Filipinos are a strong people and can do anything that they put their minds to.
I remember as a little boy I ate one meal a day and sometimes slept in the street. I will never forget that and it inspires me to fight hard, stay strong and remember all the people of my country, trying to achieve better for themselves.
I'm just a regular person who believes life is simple, and I like a simple life.
I've worked in construction, in a factory sewing clothes. I also sold flowers and doughnuts - just odd jobs to try to make 10 pesos, which is equivalent to 20 cents.
Being a public servant, this is a serious job, not like a boxer, you're entertaining people.
