n the heart of Tagaytay, Eduardo, a Filipino man ...

In the heart of Tagaytay, Eduardo, a Filipino man in his late 30s wearing black long sleeves and blue jeans, stands on the edge of the Taal Volcano viewpoint. His 185-pound frame leans against the wooden railing, eyes fixed on the distantt crater lake. The midday sun casts long shadows across the rugged landscape, revealing Eduardo's weathered face"a testament to years of resilience.