Charity, a mother from Sitio Malabong in Ilog town, carried a deeply personal story of faith as her son approaches his third birthday in March.
For years, she has upheld a cherished tradition of dressing him in Santo Niño attire, a symbol of her enduring gratitude and belief.
In an exclusive interview with Brigada News FM on Friday, January 10, Charity opened up about her challenging journey to conceive.
She recalled how, after months of waiting, she turned to Santo Niño for guidance and hope. She dedicated herself to fervent prayers and joined in sadsad, placing her complete trust in Santo Niño to hear her pleas and grant her prayers.
Now, with her son nearing his third year, Charity sees him as the living embodiment of her deepest hopes—a miracle made possible through her unwavering faith and the blessings of Santo Niño.
Sadsad
Devotees traditionally hold the religious Sadsad on the opening day of the 10-day Sinulog sa Kabankalan festival at the city public square, just adjacent to the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.
In addition, the term Sadsad, meaning “stomping of the feet” in Visayan, reflects not only the fervor and energy of the devotees but also symbolizes pushing forward despite the obstacles and difficulties of life.
Furthermore, devotees of Santo Niño perform this dance of jubilation and praise as they dance and pray their intentions along Guanzon Street while carrying images of the Holy Child.
Reymund Titong is a Filipino journalist steadily building his voice in the field of news reporting, driven by a commitment to tell meaningful and relevant stories.
He serves as a correspondent for Rappler, maintains a personal blog on Medium, and is the communications officer of Hope Builders Organization Negros Island.