1. A little Filipino boy named Makisig tells his bestfriend, Ligaya, a water buffalo. Makisig tells Ligaya "Come on, Ligaya! Let's go explore the forest today!"
2. Makisig and Ligaya are walking through the lush green rice fields. Makisig says "You're my best friend, Ligaya" 
3. Back at Makisig’s home, where his dad looks worried as he counts coins on the table.
Makisig's dad days "Son, we're struggling to make ends meet. I'm sorry, but we have to sell Ligaya."
4. Makisig looks devastated, hugging Ligaya tight and says "No, Tatay! Please, we can't!"
5. Makisig and Ligaya embark on one last adventure together, exploring the village. The townspeople watch them fondly, sensing the sorrow in both their eyes
6. Makisig returns home with Ligaya, tears in his eyes. But to his surprise, the townspeople are waiting for him outside his house, each holding a small pouch of coins.





Makisig and Ligaya: An Adventure of Friendship

Makisig, with a wide smile, beckoning to Ligaya who is in the foreground, with a dense, green forest in the background.

One sunny morning, Makisig, a little Filipino boy, called out to his best friend, Ligaya, a gentle water buffalo. "Come on, Ligaya! Let's go explore the forest today!" Makisig exclaimed with excitement. Ligaya, with her kind eyes, nodded in agreement. They set off on their adventure, ready to discover new wonders in the lush green forest.

The Forest Adventure

Ligaya the water buffalo, with gentle eyes and a happy snort, standing in the middle of a golden rice field with the sun setting behind her.

As they strolled through the swaying rice fields, Makisig turned to Ligaya and said, "You're my best friend, Ligaya." Ligaya let out a contented snort, showing her joy at being by Makisig's side. The bond between the two friends grew stronger with each step they took, filling their hearts with happiness and warmth.

The Bond of Friendship

Tatay, with a furrowed brow and a worried look, counting coins on a rustic wooden table inside a simple Filipino home.

Meanwhile, back at Makisig's home, his dad wore a worried expression as he counted coins on the table. "Son, we're struggling to make ends meet. I'm sorry, but we have to sell Ligaya," Makisig's dad said with a heavy heart. Makisig felt a pang of sadness as he held Ligaya close, refusing to let go of his beloved friend. "No, Tatay! Please, we can't!" Makisig pleaded, his eyes filled with tears.

A Heartfelt Dilemma

Makisig, with a mix of sadness and hope in his eyes, walking through the village with Ligaya, as the townspeople in the background watch with empathetic expressions.

Makisig and Ligaya set off on one last adventure together, exploring the village and bidding farewell to familiar places. The townspeople watched them fondly, sensing the sorrow in both their eyes. Upon their return, Makisig was surprised to find the townspeople waiting outside his house, each holding a small pouch of coins. Their act of kindness filled Makisig's heart with joy and gratitude, knowing that Ligaya could stay with him, and their friendship would endure.