2 Young Siblings Go Viral for Their Love of Adobong Kangkong
Two young siblings went viral online for choosing adobong kangkong as their simple yet heartwarming lunch.
Recently, the Facebook page Rosario Cavite Trends shared photos of the two enjoying their meal under the shade of trees in the town plaza of Rosario, Cavite. The post elicited reactions from the online community.
The siblings, 7-year-old John Loyd Villanueva and 6-year-old John Lennon Villanueva are Grade 1 students at Rosario Elementary School and live in Barangay Muzon-II. Their cheerful demeanor and appreciation for a healthy and budget-friendly dish delight many netizens.
Unlike other kids who might shy away from vegetables, John Loyd and John Lennon have grown to love them. Their mother, Lovely Anne Manalo, shared that her sons have been eating vegetables since they were little. Adobong kangkong is their favorite dish, and they often request it for meals.
Adobong kangkong, a dish made from water spinach cooked in soy sauce and vinegar, is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. It’s rich in vitamins and minerals that are essential for children’s health, helping boost their energy and keep them alert in school.
The leafy vegetable is also known to reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and digestive issues.
The boys’ father works as a construction laborer, taking on odd jobs to support the family. Despite the challenges they face, the parents are committed to providing their children with proper nutrition and quality education, hoping to see them graduate someday.
Here is the full post:
“Ganadong-gabado ang dalawang batang estudyante habang kumakain ng adobong kangkong ngayong tanghalian, Nobyembre 20, 2024 sa ilalim ng mapuno at maaliwalas na liwasang bayan ng Rosario, Cavite.
Nakilala ang dalawang batang estudyante na sina John Loyd Villanueva, 7 taon gulang at John Lennon Villanueva, 6 na taon gulang, kapwa grade-1 student ng Rosario Elementary School, at residente ng Brgy. Muzon-II ng bayang nabanggit.
Napapangiti naman ang mga nakakakita sa dalawang estudyante dahil hindi ito naging pihikan sa kanilang ulam kumpara sa ibang mga bata.
Sinasabing ang pagkain ng masusustansiyang pagkain na ito na kangkong ay mahalaga sa katulad nilang bata upang maging alerto at aktibo sa paaralan.
Sa kwento ng ina ng dalawang bata na si Lovely Anne Manalo ay bata pa lamang ay sanay na talagang kumain ng mga gulay ang kanyang dalawang anak. Hindi umano pihikan ang kanyang anak pagdating sa ulam. Mas gusto pa nga raw nila na palaging gulay ang kanilang ulam. At ang adobong kangkong umano ang paboritong ulam ng dalawang bata.
Ang kangkong ay sagana sa vitamina at minerals na nakakatulong ng malaki sa kalusugan ng tao upang labanan ang sakit sa puso, high blood, diabetes, at sakit sa tiyan.
Ang dalawang batang estudyante ay anak ng isang paextra-extrang construction worker, na patuloy na humaharap sa bawat pagsubok at tagumpay ng buhay na nangangarap na mapagtapos ng pag-aaral ang kanyang dalawang anak.”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
