The recent rains and storms that hit the Philippines have given a nursing student an opportunity for income.

Jeffmarc Rellosa, 22, of Laoag has explored several business ventures, including selling second-hand clothes online.

“Nagsimula po kasi ako sa ukay, then isang taon po akong nagbebenta ng mga damit na second hand na item. Nakapag-ipon po ako [sa] isang taon na yun,” he said.

The recent weather disturbances may have been devastating to many but these have sparked an idea for Rellosa to earn extra income.

With the money he saved from selling second hand clothes, he bought a helmet cleaning machine.

For just P25, customers can have their helmets disinfected, cleaned, and smelling fresh.

“Nagustuhan po naman nila… sila mismo ang nagsabi na effective naman,” Rellosa said.

Balancing his studies and business, Rellosa believes that determination and responsibility are keys to success.

His advice for fellow working students is to never let hardships hinder their education. He believes that with perseverance and strategic thinking, anyone can succeed in life.

“Kung desidido ka naman sa ginagawa mo, hindi mo naman nararamdaman yung hirap — ‘yung kung willing ka naman sa ginagawa mo, hindi ka mahihirapan,” Rellosa said.