Home is more than a structure—it is the feeling of belongingness wherever you're sheltered. For Shirley Joy Martir and her family, home was a sudden need and a pleasant surprise brought about by the first major pandemic lockdown in the country. Now, they've settled in their tiny home in a Bukidnon farm far from the city, and they share with us how they've rediscovered joy in simplicity.

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Kakaibahay is Real Living’s web mini-series that features unique homes with unique stories. From urban mansions to seaside cottages, we will walk beyond the threshold of aesthetics into the personal histories of those who live in them. Each week, we will have homeowners take us through their spaces, going down memory lane as we highlight favorite corners, interesting furniture, and sentimental pieces that culminate into a biography of building, adapting, and settling in.

Watch episodes on RealLiving.com.ph, Real Living's YouTube channel, and Real Living’s Facebook page.

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Video produced by Mart Francisco, Jean Saturnino, Jico Joson, and the Real Living Team
Special thanks to Shirley Joy Llegunas Martir and family

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Do you have a unique home with a unique story? Send photos and your personal kuwento to reallivingonline@gmail.com and we may just feature you in one of our next episodes!