Sources of Living

Barrio people used to dig soil. They plant vegetables, fruit bearing trees, and medicinal plants for food resources and health concerns. The common source of living here is farming and fishing. They usually plant root crops like ube, apali, gabi and kamote then bring some of it to the market in exchange of money at the same time store the remaining goods for their food supply. Having corns, bananas and coconut trees in the backyard is an advantage. Grind corns are used as alternative for rice grains while serving boiled bananas for lunch gives strength and prevents hunger. People used to earn money from selling copras to market. The open sea offers its coastal resources. Fishes, sea urchins and different kinds of sea foods are gift of nature which provides foods and earnings to the barrio people. Farming is also a source of income. They raise animals like cows, pigs and chickens to produce cash by trading it. However, this way of living requires enough time to harvest the prize. This is why some people find another way to earn money.

Individuals of accurate ages help their parents or support their families by seeking jobs in Tagbilaran City where numbers of business firms and progressive companies have been developed. Reading materials like tabloids and news papers informed people by posting ads.Bohol Classified Ads in World Wide Web made it easier for job seekers find possible work positions and hiring companies with its updated contents. Yet, not all people prefer to work in the city. Some choose to stay in town and work as laborer in building houses, road constructions and maintenance for hotels and resorts.

Occupation of whatever kind is essential to ones life. Be it in a simple and natural habits or working with employers, earning money is one source of supporting basic needs. Hard works, perseverance and dedication towards work are positive characters one should posses. Advantages from natural resources must not be taken for granted. Still, mother nature has a big part of providing us the sources for a living.