For over 40 years, Alice and Salvador Miras have dedicated their lives to flower farming in Alcala, Daraga, a shift they made after struggling to make ends meet with vegetable crops. This pivot not only stabilized their finances but allowed them to successfully put all seven of their children through school. Today, their one-hectare farm serves as a vital supplier for Bicol and surrounding provinces, with their busiest peaks coinciding with Undas, Holy Week, and Valentine’s Day. For the Miras couple, these flowers are more than just a source of income; they are a labor of love that helps countless families honor their departed loved ones.

Despite the physical demands of tending to crops like Malaysian mums and celosia, the couple continues to manage the farm with a deep sense of moral purpose. They have weathered significant challenges, including unpredictable weather and crop rot, yet their commitment remains unshaken. After 50 years of marriage, Alice and Salvador continue to work side-by-side, finding strength in their faith and a shared desire to keep their tradition alive. As they look toward the future, they remain hopeful that their health will allow them to keep planting, serving both their community’s need for remembrance and their own family’s peaceful way of life.