As Solomon was staying in Bukidnon after the war broke out in 1942, the locals in the pineapple plantation became friendly to him. Soon he met Ester Ubalde, daughter of plantation farmers, and soon became his laundress. At that time, household chores were not usually done by …show more content…
His family relations, especially to siblings, were strengthened since Solomon sent them to school while providing for his wife and children, with the fact that he is the eldest among their siblings. And also, urgent maters and crises made them closer as a family since he was always ready to help and make things better. Solomon also helped other students finish their studies as distant relatives and farm workers wooed him to provide for their financial needs in education. Some of them have finished their degree in Southern Iloilo Polytechnic College (SIPC, now Iloilo Science and Technology University/ISAT-U), and came back to repay his generosity, which made Solomon remember their names. It was a large number of scholars; however, Solomon wanted him to have a better future and have a stable occupation. Because of this, he was given a plaque of distinction for his valuable contribution to the economic development in Miagao in