The sun had barely crested the horizon, but the Ipis household was already abuzz

The sun had barely crested the horizon, but the Ipis household was already abuzz with activity. Marissa, the resilient matriarch, bustled through the modest two-story home, rousing her family for the day ahead. From the kitchen, the tantalizing aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling tocino mingled with the sounds of Nunoy's cheerful humming as he set the table.