By Rusieljs G. Lunasco

Ryan Dave is currently the web administrator for the Central Echo.

Ryan Dave Poral, a 2nd year BA Communications student, recently produced a documentary for ABS- CBN’S #KwentongQuarantine.

His 8-minute documentary, entitled “Libangan” chronicles his grandfather’s pastime during this pandemic.

“Lolo Leodegario has a very interesting story. Farming and planting were his pastime even when he was still a young boy and it was also what helped him send all his children to school,” he said.

Poral took part in ABS- CBN’S #Kuwentong Quarantine Workshop Season 2. The two-day webinar webinar focused on how to make documentaries using a mobile phone. They also discussed visual storytelling, editing, and writing documentaries especially during this time of pandemic where we are not allowed to immerse ourselves in the ”outside world” entirely.

“I chose my own grandfather as my Case Study due to accessibility. We weren’t encouraged to go about because of the risk. And I have to say that I made the best decision in choosing lolo. He is passionate and dedicated to his pastime. Every day, he would go to the empty lot his children and siblings bought for him just to plant. This hobby of his has helped his family and other people.” He said when asked about his reasons for choosing his grandfather as case study.

Poral hopes that through his documentary, people will realize how a simple hobby of planting could be a big help in a time of crisis.

“Food security has never been more prevalent than today and I hope that by watching the documentary people will be encouraged to grow our own food because it can really help, especially at a time like this.”