Mercy Casibo
Stunned at receiving no mercy from family in her darkest hour, Mercy Casibo came to the conclusion that a life out of poverty for herself and her family would come [...]
Darna Selayo
Water for breakfast and a scanty serving of dried fish to feed nine mouths each day, Darna Selayo made a decision to change the fate of her family. Her first [...]
Ruth Dongon
Ruth Dongon knew that relying on a catch of fish daily would not provide for her family’s needs and support her dreams of a home, safety and security for her [...]
Cecilia Salarda
It is 2007 and Cecilia finds herself meeting the Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, in Malacañang Palace. She is being awarded by Citibank Philippines and Citi Foundation in partnership with [...]
Jocelyn Sanipa
Jocelyn was born in 1968, the tenth of thirteen children. The family of thirteen, raised by their father alone, experienced extreme hardship. Although she had to work to help support [...]
Virginia Lastima
Virginia Lastima, married to Marcelito, was determined to make a living for her family. The little savings that they garnered from Marcelito’s wages was used to buy stocks for a [...]
