Fe Buangin Carranza

a 50-year-old polio victim who has overcome many challenges

to build a successful food business. She is an inspiration to
others with disabilities and her story is one of hope and
perseverance.

Carranza was born in Panicuason, Naga City, and contracted

polio at the age of 3. Despite her disability, she finished high
school and went on to start a buy-and-sell vegetable business
in Navotas. However, she was forced to return to Panicuason
to raise her four children after her husband strayed.
In 2004, Carranza's life took a turn for the better when she learned how to make tofu from some
college students who were stranded in her town by a typhoon. She started a tofu business with the
new skill and soon found success.
Today, Carranza's FABCARR Food Products supplies soya bread, chilled taho, soya milk, soya
choco, soya coffee, tofu, and soya ham to 29 schools and 27 Barangay Day Care centers in Naga
City. She has also generated jobs for more than 10 workers.
Carranza's success is a testament to her hard work and determination. She is an inspiration to others
with disabilities and her story shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
What have I learned?
Fe's story goes beyond the deliciousness of soya choco. Her life carries a powerful message:
disability is not the end, but just a part of a bigger story. It shows us that every challenge holds a
hidden chance, waiting to be discovered with determination and kindness.
What I have realized?
Overcoming adversity through unwavering determination and resilience is the key to achieving
success, regardless of the challenges one may face. No matter the obstacles in your path, never let
them dampen your spirit or discourage you from pursuing your dreams and aspirations, for with the
right mindset and unwavering dedication, you can triumph over any adversity and reach the pinnacle
of your desired achievements, proving that disability is not a barrier to your ultimate success.
What will you do as a future teacher?
As a future educator, I would use the inspiring story of Fe Buangin Carranza to motivate and inspire
my students. I would show them how Fe's strong belief in herself and embracing her unique qualities
and differences helped her overcome challenges and achieve her goals. I want my students to realize
that they too have the power to accomplish anything they set their minds to, as long as they have
determination and self-confidence. By teaching them to persevere and believe in their abilities, I aim
to help them become resilient individuals who can achieve their dreams.
 Andrea Boccelli

Born on September 22,1958 an Italian tenor, musician,writer and

musical producer of Italian origin, Andrea Boccelli has sold more
than 75 million records. He was born with congenital glaucoma that
left him partially blind, something that did not prevent him from
taking piano lessons until the age of six. However, at the age 12 he
suffered a blow during a football game that left him completely
blind. Endowed with a spirit of innate improvement,he decided to
focus entirely on music, specifically on singing. He also studied
law.

What have you learned?

Andrea Boccelli is an international renowned Italian singer and songwriter. He was born on
September 22,1958, in Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy. He was diagnosed with glaucoma at a young age and
eventually lost completely at the age of 12 after a soccer accident. Despite his disability, Boccelli
continue to pursue his passion for music.

What have you realize?

Disability is not a hindrance in our success,if you have determination and resilience in pursuing your
passion despite facing numerous obstacles you will achieve your goal , and never let the disability
deter from pursuing your dream of becoming what you want to be.

What will you do as a future teacher?

As a future educator I would used Andrea Boccelli story to inspire and to motivate my future student,
to encourage them to become perseverance, determination. That no dream is impossible if they have
determination and believe in themselves by embracing their uniqueness and differences.