Hi, good day steemians! How are you today? Fantastically I hope. Welcome back to another episode of Top 5 Most Bizarre Files In The Philippines. Today, we are talking about the TOP 5 SHORTEST PEOPLE IN THE PHILIPPINES. I've always been considered pretty short myself. I'm just 4'11. HAHA. However, the people on this list makes me feel absolute giant.

Dwarfism may be caused by inheriting a dwarf gene which is usually autosomal dominant. Genetic mutations including the deletion or alteration of the X chromosome of a person (Turner's syndrome) may also cause dwarfism. Growth hormone deficiency and poor nutrition also causes dwarfism because the things essential for the body to grow are absent. The most common form of dwarfism is called achondroplasia, which accounts for 70% of the cases. This is caused by the mutation in the FGFR3 gene. This genetic changes are believed to causes disturbances in the bone growth resulting in this condition. Besides all the complications brought about by dwarfism, this condition still has no treatment. People with dwarfism, however, may ask for medical assistance to address the health problems brought by their condition. Examples would be surgery to correct scoliosis and misshapen airways and therapies for back pains.

Dwarfism is rare but not uncommon in the Philippines. There are many adults with dwarfism who are living and working in standard conditions and are not discriminated by other people.

At Number 5

NOEMI TESORERO a.k.a "MAHAL" a 91.44 cm or 3 feet tall.

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Mahal is a 44 year old woman from Manila,Philippines. A comedian actress who famously remembered by her unique roles in Philippine teleseryes and movies. Who could have thought that Mahal portrayed the role of "KOKEY", a cute alien who had a penchant for befriending human beings on 1997 and "Mr. Suave: Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy! Hoy!"in 2003. Today, Mahal had some gigs at comedy bars in Manila and a freelance artist from ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA7.

She may be vertically-challenged, but that didn’t mean she can’t think big. Mahal visualized herself appearing in movies and seeing her name on the marquee. Luckily for her, Mahal’s humble family – especially her grandmother, who considered her a favorite and gave her the name Mahal – never stood in the way.

Number 4

ALLAN PADUA a.k.a "MURA" a 98 cm or 3.2 feet tall

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He was populary known as Mahal's counterpart. Together with Mahal, he appeared on several TV shows and movies, the oddity of their tandem a hit among the public.

Allan “Mura” Padua was born in Guinobatan, Albay where he spent most of his childhood with his 13 siblings. He was born with an abnormally low stature called dwarfism. Mura’s father, Mang Juanito Padua, shared that he was surprised when Mura came out as he was as little as the doll his wife used to play with. He thinks Mura got his features from the doll.

In 2010, while Mura was riding a tricycle, the tire suddenly blew out, breaking Mura’s legs. It was hard for him to walk. Coincidentally, his career started to slow down after the accident.

Witnessing how difficult their life now, he hopes that he would have another chance in showbiz again.

Number 3

Romy Pastrana ROMY PASTRANA a.k.a "DAGUL", 3 feet tall

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He was born on October 5, 1958 in Victorias, Negros Occidental, Philippines, commonly known by his stage name Dagul, is a Filipino dwarf actor, comedian and politician.

It was Randy “Shades” Santiago that convinced Dagul to join Philippine showbiz. He was doing small roles in various films such as “Ispiritik, Walastik Kung Pumitik,” “Juan and Ted: Wanted-Chuck,” and “Kool Ka Lang.” with Long Mejia. After these appearances, he became visible on television shows such as the defunct comedy show, “OK Fine Whatever.” Currently, he is one of the regular talents of the children’s gag show, “Going Bulilit,” over ABS-CBN.

He can still be seen in ABS-CBN’s “Goin Bulilit,” which is a child –oriented show and gives his share of comedy antics. He is well loved by these little children who works with him, and his family is really proud of him. Dagul will continue to live his legacy to the showbiz world and political field, and he believes God made him an instrument to be an inspiration to other people.

Number 2

PERRY BERRY and His Family

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In the heart of Manila, Philippines lives a family man Perry Berry a family man and missionary.

Perry Berry is three-foot tall with big ambitions. His dream is to build a community for the little people in the Philippines so they can all live with dignity and pride.

Number 1

JUNREY BALAWIG having an astonishing 60 cm or 23.6 inches tall.

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In 2011, he held the record as the "World's Shortest Man" in the Guinness World Records. He was declared the world's shortest man on Sunday on his 18th birthday.

Balawing was born a normal size, his family said, and they did not notice anything unusual about him until he was about 4 years old and his peers grew more than he did.

He has not grown since his first birthday, his parents told Guinness.

They are too poor to investigate what medical condition prevented him from growing taller, Guinness said.

But they call him "their lucky charm," saying his father Reynaldo, a blacksmith, had been unemployed until he was born, then found a job after his birth.

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