BEING old is not a reason not to pursue a dream in life. This was the point of 83-year-old Pedro Belarmino in taking a baking course under the Manila Manpower Development Center (MMDC) of the Estrada administration. Belarmino, or “Manong, Pete,” as he is fondly called by his classmates and neighbors in Tondo, led the 1,189 new graduates of the MMDC.

Despite being 83, Manong Pete confidently said he is considering a “career” in bread making. He must be very proud of himself because aside from a diploma he got after finishing the 20-day baking program, he was also awarded as an “Outstanding Old Trainee” during MMDC graduation ceremonies last March 31 at the Rizal Avenue Sports Complex.

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