Ryan Homan: Finalist to the Global Teacher Prize Awards, Pride of Pinoys

I’m a great fan of superheroes. I love Superman, Batman and Spiderman. I love Darna (Philippine fictional superhero). My insatiable interest for them started way back in 90s during my elementary days when comics rental houses proliferated in our barrio and you can find it in any ‘sari sari’ store. They offer affordable rental fees at PhP1.00 per comics. They say comics is a cheap read but it is where I started my love for reading. I was attracted by the colorful drawings and short lines. I can still memorize the names of our comics, Pinoy, Hiwaga, Aliwan. I admired these superhero characters because of their enduring, lasting love for people.

At this age, I knew already that they don’t exist. But I met people who immortalized the love for people, just like those superheroes. As I’ve mentioned…