For about 19 years Pugad had hatched a number of Pugad Artists and mostly called "Pugad Boys”.
Life is a journey wandering in this world. We could have a rewarding journey or disappointment trip depending on how you plan your itineraries.
This is what our story along with our journey to the Pugad:
Artist’s Village.
As we travel from the town proper of Oton going to Brgy. Lambuyao, Oton, we have so many questions and so excited to be at the PUGAD. We travel almost 15 minutes to reach the place. The barangay Lambuyao where the Artist
As we stepped out from our vehicle, we saw few boys sitting at the
bahay kubo. These are young artists honed and inspired by our very own Mr.
Gregorio “Boy” Masculino. The man behind the rise of PUGAD. The place is very
simple, located near the barangay road and surrounded by rice fields at the
back, yet we saw many masterpieces and art works at their simple display area.
They welcomed us with a smile and let us feel the ambiance of the place and
fresh air and serenity. Before we started our interview, we are introduced to
this special man in the Pugad. A man full of courage and determination that
proved that being handicapped is not a key to be left alone…
What amazed us was this man, named Judel Encio, 2.6 feet high, born
on 1984. His feet are too short that hindrances him to walk like a normal man
can do. But his disabilities did not stop him to master his craft and be known
to the whole Region VI- Western Visayas as well as to the foreigners who are
visiting the place. He is a master of making terracotta beads. At first he was
too shy to be on video. As our conversation goes along, he allowed us and he
feel comfortable sharing his expertise to us. According to him, when he stopped
schooling he felt that he is very different from other children. He felt that
self-pity and lost of hope. He is too shy to go out because of his disabilities.
When he wants to go to other places somebody should carry him like a child.
One day, Manong Boy asks him if he wants to join the group, during
that time, he can be seen on the street with other out -of -school youth of the
community doing nothing. That was the start of his journey, and the start of
discovering his talents and capabilities.
Lastly, we have learned…
Gregorio “Boy” Masculino. The man behind the rise of PUGAD. The place is very
simple, located near the barangay road and surrounded by rice fields at the
back, yet we saw many masterpieces and art works at their simple display area.
They welcomed us with a smile and let us feel the ambiance of the place and
fresh air and serenity. Before we started our interview, we are introduced to
this special man in the Pugad. A man full of courage and determination that
proved that being handicapped is not a key to be left alone…
What amazed us was this man, named Judel Encio, 2.6 feet high, born
on 1984. His feet are too short that hindrances him to walk like a normal man
can do. But his disabilities did not stop him to master his craft and be known
to the whole Region VI- Western Visayas as well as to the foreigners who are
visiting the place. He is a master of making terracotta beads. At first he was
too shy to be on video. As our conversation goes along, he allowed us and he
feel comfortable sharing his expertise to us. According to him, when he stopped
schooling he felt that he is very different from other children. He felt that
self-pity and lost of hope. He is too shy to go out because of his disabilities.
When he wants to go to other places somebody should carry him like a child.
that time, he can be seen on the street with other out -of -school youth of the
community doing nothing. That was the start of his journey, and the start of
discovering his talents and capabilities.
Lastly, we have learned…
All those whom we meet on our life's journey have an impact on us.
Whether positive or not, these people touch us and add something new to our life
experience. This helps us to grow as individuals and to gather more from life,
so that we can then share with those whom we love and with those who are around
us. Life is unstoppable - we are unable to stop the passage of time, or change
certain events and circumstances around us.
