KEY POINTS
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates 2.7 million people either lost their job or had their paid work hours fall during the pandemic.
- After four years without permanent work due to COVID-19, Manzano was recently offered a job in the tourism industry, essentially starting from scratch.
- Manzano's social media presence expanded on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok through singing cover songs and engaging with his followers.
Tugtugan at Kwentuhan features the stories of artists and creative talents who are making their own mark in the music and arts industry.