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  "textContent": "An elderly balloon vendor outside a school caught a Facebook user’s attention, prompting her to share his story of quiet perseverance. Trinity JM on April 22 posted about meeting Tatay Pedring, a 66-year-old balloon vendor outside her daughter’s school. She said she buys from him “almost everyday,” giving him more than enough so he would […]\n\nThe post Meet Tatay Pedring: Elderly balloon vendor outside school catches Pinoy’s attention appeared first on Interaksyon.",
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