Differently – abled person, Edmundo Balan of Borongan, Eastern Samar recently arrived in the Philippines after he competed in an international painting competition in France. He is a multi-awardee and is a three – time gold medalist, nationally! He never stops honing his skill; an orthopedically – handicapped, he quitted his job at the Eastern Samar Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office to concentrate on his passion. From his Europe experience, he shares that visual artists in the country have a long way to go. Humbly, Balan says, his artwork – entry in Paris, France was picked as one of the ten best pieces!
Balan was guest in the Press Conference organized by the DSWD Field Office VIII to mark the 38th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week held July 19 at the Mommy’s Diner in Tacloban City.