God Provides!

The program has been blessed with so many tutors from different universities in Manila and Quezon City.  As part of their practicum, these students are required to spend at least 30 hours in community service.  The participating schools are U.P., PUP, FEU and UAP.

They come every Saturday, some even on weekdays, to help our scholars with Math and English subjects.  It seems like all their efforts are paying off!  After the First Grading Period, the grades of our kids have improved markedly.  But more importantly, the kids have become more confident and excited to go to school.

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From A Nobody to a Historical Figure
By Pao Antonio


To learn is one thing. To empower the next generation is another. The first one equips, the latter leaves a legacy.

This is the battle cry of one of our scholars, Andrea “Andy” Cabarles (9). She is currently on her fourth (4th) grade at Bungad Elementary School, Quezon City.

She lives in a squatters’ area “with no hope whatsoever,” Andy said. Learning can only be done by watching television through the window pane of the door neighbor. Going to school and finishing school is way farfetched.

But Kuya Joe Dean Sola saw something beyond the poverty. Andy is now given the right to be formally schooled. Aside from the educational plan, she also receives free tutoring for math and science from generous people every Saturday.

She ended our little chat by saying the following: “My passion is learning more about history. I would like to educate eventually.”

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