A photographer by profession, Don Bustamante, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2015, and his doctor advised him to eat nutritious food such as vegetables. Because of this, Bustamante thought of building an organic garden in his yard and rooftop.
When the pandemic hit in 2019, Bustamante also lost his livelihood due to the lockdowns. But he didn't go hungry because of his rooftop garden, which also earns him money.
"I have no passion for gardening because the agriculture sector is considered the least attractive economic sector in the country. But I got interested when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Because I wanted to follow the doctor's advice to reduce my rice intake and increase vegetables, I attempted to grow them," Bustamante told The Manila Times.
He then thought of gardening on the rooftop of his residence in Taguig, realizing that he didn't have a place to grow his crops.
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