“I have been in the education sector for 26 years now, three years of that as the principal of Bayanan Elementary School which I serve to this day. One of the challenges I had to deal with when I first came here was the issue on malnutrition. Many kids were from poor families and went…

“I am very happy to participate as an employee-volunteer of SGS Philippines for PBSP’s Ready for School because I am a graduate of this school! My co-workers and I traveled all the way from our office in Makati to E. Abada Elementary School in Quezon City on our bicycles. It really feels good to give back…

“I saw how my boat was destroyed by the storm, but I had to prioritize my family’s safety. I just wept because there’s nothing I could do. Typhoon Yolanda was not the typical kind of storm we used to experience. The day after the storm, you’ll see people weeping because their houses were destroyed. But…

"I gained the strength and determination to continue my treatment from my family. My elder sister provided for my food, paid my rent and all my other expenses. She even got buried in debts just to continuously support my needs. My aunt looked after me and accompanied me to check-ups. During the Programmatic Management of...

"As a Kindergarten teacher, it has become my personal advocacy to see to it that my students have a beautiful experience every time they are in my class. All of my students have been traumatized after Super Typhoon Yolanda, so it is important that I share something positive to their parents every time they go...

"In our health center, there are 30 to 40 childbirths a month. My role is to assist mothers during admission, give information on pre-natal and post-natal care, promote family planning, teach them how to properly breastfeed their newborns and introduce them to complementary feeding later on. I think it is important to equip them with...

“When Yolanda struck, our livelihood was immensely affected. Our house was destroyed by the flood. The heavy wind took off the roof and six-feet-high floodwaters rampaged our house. We took refuge under the staircase between the first and second floors to protect ourselves from the rising water and debris. The public market, along with our...

"The word 'teacher' comes as facilitator, provider, and counselor, all rolled into one. Being a good role model for every student you encounter is a big achievement of a teacher. It's very important to be part of the pupil's lives because elementary level is considered their foundation years. You shape their minds and instill in...