JONATHAN SEBALLOS…an Engineer who “rescues” and assists the distressed in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat

By Apolinario Villalobos

Jonathan whose late parents, Ciriaco and Erlinda Villalobos were educators  in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat is an Engineer  but due to his preference to stay with his parents and siblings, did not venture far enough to earn much that he deserves with such profession. When his mother was totally bedridden and became comatose, he took care of her, till her death.

He endured financial difficulties and persevered with a “Job Order” position assigned at the motor pool during the time of the former mayor, Emilio Salamanca. Later, he moved on to work with the Treasurer’s Office. Today, under the administration of the lady mayor, Azel Valenzuela Mangudadatu, he is at the helm of the President Quirino-DRRM, involved in rescues and control of risks.

At this time of the covid crisis, he personally escorts stranded farmers in the town, and who worked as sugar cane cutters, back to their home towns. Most often, he and his colleagues who alternate in driving the van would go home late but they endure the heavy task without a bit of complaint, in the name of compassion.