Lagrimas Luston
"A Mother's Love" “Finishing school was one of my dreams as a child, but my family could not afford it, we [...]
Elsa Consas
"Through Hardwork and Perseverance" Faced with poverty at the young age of seven, Elsa had her fair share of difficulties. She [...]
Emma Morales
Nothing motivated Emma Morales’ drive to succeed more than her two children. She and her husband, Gerardo, worked tirelessly to provide [...]
Mercy Casibo
Stunned at receiving no mercy from family in her darkest hour, Mercy Casibo came to the conclusion that a life out [...]
Darna Selayo
Water for breakfast and a scanty serving of dried fish to feed nine mouths each day, Darna Selayo made a decision [...]
Ruth Dongon
Ruth Dongon knew that relying on a catch of fish daily would not provide for her family’s needs and support her [...]
Cecilia Salarda
It is 2007 and Cecilia finds herself meeting the Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, in Malacañang Palace. She is being awarded [...]
Jocelyn Sanipa
Jocelyn was born in 1968, the tenth of thirteen children. The family of thirteen, raised by their father alone, experienced extreme [...]
Virginia Lastima
Virginia Lastima, married to Marcelito, was determined to make a living for her family. The little savings that they garnered from [...]
