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Lorence Maglian
Gender: Female
Birthday: November 10, 2005
Place of Birth: Cebu City
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Lorence is a very hardworking student. She believes that a good education will open up opportunities for her and her family to have a better life. Lorence has two brothers, her mother supports the family from home, and her father is a carpenter. Lorence enjoys reading and dancing, and she promises to study hard to make her sponsor proud.
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Jenelyn Estrada
Gender: Female
Birthday: April. 13, 2005
Place of Birth: Cebu City
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Jeneyln loves children and hopes to one day become a teacher. Through her education she has learned to read and write and she hopes to teach those same skills to others as a teacher. Jenelyn is one of three children, her father works inconsistently as a barterer and her mother supports the family from home. Jenelyn loves to play badminton, and she enjoys reading in her free time.
Jesabelle
Suello
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Gender: Female
Birthday: Sept. 23, 2003
Place of Birth: Guinabsan Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City
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Jessabelle's favorite subject is Filipino (Tagalog). Her education is very important to her, and she hopes to be a teacher one day. She also enjoys reading, singing, and dancing. Her father passed away a few years ago and her mother is now the main bread winner. Jessabelle is the youngest of four; she has two brothers and a sister. Her sister is in college. It is difficult for Jessabelle’s mother to support all of Jessable’s siblings by herself and work. Jessabelle is a hard worker and hopes that she will be able to help support her family as a teacher.
Rogelio
Gomeseria
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Gender: Male
Birthday: Sept. 30, 2003
Place of Birth: Guinabsan Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City
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Rogelio has five siblings, two brothers and three sisters. His father works inconsistently as a carpenter and his mother is an Alay Kapwa volunteer. His favorite subject are Filipino, Mapeh, and AP. He enjoys singing and dancing, and hopes to one day become teacher so that he can share his love of learning and help support his family.
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Raymond Rosialda
Gender: Male
Birthday: May 14, 1999
Place of Birth: Cebu City
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Raymond is in his first year at Tejevo High School. His father is a taxi driver and his mother is an Alay Kapwa volunteer. Raymond has two sisters and two brothers. He wants to be a doctor so he can care for others and support his family. Raymond would be thrilled to have a sponsor that can help his parents pay for his school fees. He did not think that going to college was possible given his family’s financial struggles, but now his dream may come true.
Ariane Gomez
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Gender: Female
Birthday: June 17, 1996
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Pasil District
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Ariane is good in math and wants to be a computer engineer. She is also an excellent dancer and is the lead dancer in many cultural events and parades. Ariane is one of five and has a twin brother. Her father works inconsistently as a porter for a ferry company. Her mother is a Alay Kapwa daycare teacher and gives lessons in traditional Filipino dance to Ariane and her friends. Ariane’s mother dreams of seeing her children graduate from college.
John Rhey Lopez
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Gender: Male
Birthday: August 14, 1996
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Abuno District
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John Rhey is bright and energetic. He likes English, math, and science and speaks Visaya, Tagalog, and English very well. He loves playing chess with his dad and collecting shells. He wants to be a screenwriter one day. His father was unemployed much of last year and was very worried that he could not keep his children fed and in school. He recently got a job as a night security guard so their financial situation has begun to improve. John Rhey’s mother is a barangay (neighborhood) health worker and helps her neighbors when they are sick or giving birth.
Algin Llamos
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Gender: Female
Birthday: November 13, 1996
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Algin is a good student and did not miss a single day of school last year. She likes English, math and science. She plays badminton with her friends and loves to sing. Her goals are to become a nurse and help support her family. Her father works inconsistently as a factory worker making less than $10 in a typical week. Her mother is a housemaid, works in the jewelry factory, and takes care of Algin and her brother. Algin helps with the household chores since her mother works many hours.
Audrey Canania
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Gender: Female
Birthday: January 14, 1997
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Audrey is high energy and quick witted. She is a good student but gets a bit restless during the long school day. He favorite subjects are Filipino (Tagalog) and English, which she speaks well, and she loves to play basketball and ultimate frisbee. She attends the University of Cebul where she is studying Marketing Management. She is the 8th of 10 kids. Her father works inconsistently as a porter and catches fish in nets during low tide. Audrey’s mother is an Alay Kapwa volunteer roasting nuts and tamarinds which are sold in stores.
Christian Bengil
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Gender: Male
Birthday: June 12, 1997
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Christian attends the University of Visayas where he is studying marine science. His mom is an Alay Kapwa health program volunteer. His dad works on a cargo ship 6 days a week and works on a fishing boat on the 7th day. Christian’s favorite subject is science and he wants to do well in school so he can take care of others and make a good income to support his family. After school he usually plays basketball or helps his mom with household chores.
Mary-ann Sucuano
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Gender: Female
Birthday: June 20, 1997
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Abuno District
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Maryann is very focused in school and wants to be the first in her family and extended family to go to college. Maryann’s dad is a laborer and works inconsistently loading and unloading ships. Her mom is an Alay Kapwa volunteer. Maryann is the second youngest of six sisters and two brothers. Her favorite subject is science and she wants to be a nurse. In the past her parents have not been able to pay for all of their children’s school fees and some have had to drop out of school. Maryann is determined to stay in school and is very happy to have the support of a sponsor.
Jobelle Sabuya
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Gender: Female
Birthday: October 13, 1997
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Jobelle is an excellent student. She has won many awards for good grades and behavior. Her favorite subject is math and hopes to be a nurse one day. As the oldest of four, her goal in life is to help her family and put her younger sibling through school. Her father works inconsistently as a porter unloading trucks into factory warehouses. Her mother stays at home to take care of the children ranging from 10 months to 12 years old. The parents struggle to pay for school fees and often cannot provide the school supplies Jobelle and her sisters and brothers need to complete assignments.
Chinlee Javier
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Gender: Female
Age: 20; January 14, 1997
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Chinlee has two older siblings. Her mother washes clothes and her father is a day laborer. Their income varies and is often beneath the international poverty line of $2/day. Chinlee works hard in school and wants to go to college and start a career so she can help her family improve their living conditions.
Junessa Atillo
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Gender: Female
Birthday: January 21, 1998
Place of Birth: Cebu City
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Junessa works very hard in school. Her favorite subject is math. She is also a track star and has won many races in city-wide events. Junessa is the second of three children. Her mother works as an Alay Kapwa youth leader and her father is a security guard. She currently attends the Cebu Technological University where she is majoring in Industrial Engineering. Her goals are to make good grades and find a stable job so she can help her family.
Rogelio Arcenal
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Gender: Male
Birthday: December 4, 1997
Place of Birth: Cebu City
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Rogelio attends the University of Cebu where he is studying Hotel Restaurant Management. His mother is an Alay Kapwa volunteer and his father recently passed away. Rogelio has one brother. His mother struggles to provide basic needs for Rogelio and his brother. Rogelio has always wanted to go to college and study hotel and restaurant management and is very grateful to have a sponsor to help him fulfill his dreams.
Nikie Jane Aliporo
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Gender: Female
Birthday: January 14, 1997
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Nekie is the 6th of 7 kids and lives in Cebu City, Philippines. Her mother washes cloths and her father works intermittently as a carpenter. Her best subjects are math and science, and she would like to one day work in the medical field. She knows that a college degree is the only way to get there.
Marissa Ormillo
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Gender: Female
Birthday: January 13, 1998
Place of Birth: Cebu City
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Marissa is a student at the University of Cebu where she is working to earn a BS in Elementary Education. She is the last of eight children. Her mother works in the Alay Kapwa snacks and candy livelihood program. Her father works inconsistently as a day-laborer. Marissa is very focused on making good grades and Her ultimate goal is to have a stable job so she can help her family.
Margareth Peña
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Gender: Female
Birthday: January 14, 1997
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Margareth is the oldest of three. She enjoys singing, dancing, and reading. She is thankful for the opportunity to be an Alay Kapwa Scholar and looks forward to making her sponsor proud.
Joan
Quiapo
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Gender: Female
Birthday: August 3, 1996
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Joan is upbeat and a positive thinker. She loves to read and English is her favorite subject. She attends the University of Cebul where she is working towards a BS in Office Administration. Her goal is to have a successful career so she can help her family. Her father works in a shell jewelry factory and makes far below minimum wage ($5/day). Her mother is an Alay Kapwa volunteer and roasts and packages nuts to be sold in stores. This provides additional income for the family when sales are good stores.
Dave Klyde Albaracin
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Gender: Male
Birthday: December 9, 2002
Place of Birth: Cebu City
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Dave is jovial and kind-hearted. He is in his first year of high school. Dave is hard working and hopes to one day became an engineer and help support his family. He is the oldest of four. His father works inconsistently as a security guard, and his mother works as an Alay Kapwa volunteer, and also sells rice from home to help provide for her family. Dave grateful for his sponsors support and the financial burden that has been lifted from his family.
Jessa
Salem
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Gender: Female
Birthday: December 25, 2001
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Jessa is very kind and respectful. She and her family moved to their current home after a typhoon struck their old community. She is the fourth child in her family. She has two sisters and two brothers. Her mother is an Alay Kapwa volunteer and her father is a day laborer. Jessa is very grateful for the support of her scholar, and is determined to work hard to get good grades and excel in school.
Angel Alforque
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Gender: Female
Birthday: June 10, 2003
Place of Birth: Cebu City, Basak District
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Angel is a hard working young girl. Her mother is a single mom. During the day Angel helps support the family. While at night, she attends Basak Community Night High school, because she is determined to get an education. She is grateful for the opportunity to be an Alay Kapwa Scholar and for the financial burden the scholarship has alleviated from her family.
Joshua Esperanza
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Gender: Male
Birthday: Sept. 1, 2003
Place of Birth: Cebu City
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Joshua has a vibrant personality and can always be seen with a smile on his face. His favorite subjects a Math, English, and Mapeh, and he loves to sing and swim. His mother is an Alay Kapwa volunteer and his father is a day laborer. Joshua is the youngest of four; he has two brother and one sister. He is grateful for the opportunity to have a sponsor and promises to study hard to make his family proud