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My desire for community development and creatively expressing myself were reignited. I've set aside these things because of the belief that they may not be very lucrative or prestigious, but hearing Sabs' words remind me that money and prestige are superficial considerations. I am called to go where there is most need, not where I am able to satisfy material desires.

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Her story inspires me to look more deeply into the decisions I've made in my life to see where I am supposed to go. It's easy to rely on carnal wants or spur-of-the-moment interests. While these things can help us make decisions that lead us to where we want to be, they may not lead us to where we need to be. I'm inspired to reconsider what I want to do after college, and to base my decisions not on what others around me say or what I think might be "cool" or prestigious, but on what gives me life and has been proven to give me life ever since.

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As a high school student I was always involved in trying to make a change by joining school committees and doing my best to be in service with others. As college started, I have not been as involved in my community as before. This talk has reignited my desire to communicate and help people in any way possible. I do admit that I've been quite idle in terms of community service and I'd really love to take part in making a change once again.

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Sab Ongkiko highlights the value of bayanihan in her talk. As I see it, she explicitly states that one small action contributes to a bigger action. Her story inspires me to make decisions for the better of the whole community, not just myself. As she mentioned, if all of us put effort in making lives better, we would not have to wait for the government to do it. From this, I am inspired to be engaged in the community and light the spark, instead of waiting for someone else to do it.

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The desire that was awakened or reignited in me is my desire to be a person who strives for the common good. I believe that even though this desire has always been on my mind, knowing Sabs Ongkiko's story made me reflect on this desire and consequently how I live out in my everyday life.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko inspired me to think about the decisions I have made in the past and to think through the decisions I will make in the future as well because these decisions, no matter how small they may seem, actually reflects our desires and crosses. As such, Sabs Ongkiko's story empowered me to look at the bigger picture in making decisions, and not just limiting ourselves for our own good.

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I am more inspired to follow the footsteps of my parents. They didn't come from well-off families, and they are thankful for all the people they have encountered in their lives that served as a step for them to be where they are right now. My parents do volunteer work and are always prepared to help communities in need. They don't think twice either when it comes to helping our loving relatives and friends.

They wanted to pay things forward, as thanks for those who have helped them greatly in the past. I want to be able to help others too, and bring a positive impact to their lives, the same way my parents and those who helped them did.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko greatly inspired me, in a way that it has reminded me of some of the values that my parents taught me and my siblings, for they would rather see us grow up to be kind people than smart people. Looking back into my past, I realize that a lot of experiences and situations have led me to the decisions I made and the kind of person I am now. I want to be able to help those in need someday, in a way that I can.

It also comforts me to know that one does not have to be the smartest or the best to be able to make good change, because we can do so in our own little ways. If we all waited around for the 'one' person who would do it for us, then we'd die waiting. The more loving option is the choice that does not bring forth success at the expense of ourselves and others. She reminds us that that choice is achievable by any of us.

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I have a newfound desire to use my strengths in the best way I can to help. Developing games may seem like there isn't much I can do in regards to helping other people, but games can be a way to provide representation, and enjoyment as well as camaraderie. Creating games with these in mind will help people down the road, and this is something I really aim to do as some videogame companies are really just in it to make money. The more people with the intent to actually help, and strive for magis, the better.

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What I feel applies to me is her experience of being at the crossroads of being a certain profession or another. I always thought that if I wanted to actually do something meaningful or actually helpful in the future I would need to do something separate from my ambition of being a game developer, but I realize that its not what you do in the future that gets you to help others, rather it is what you do with your talents or skills that helps people.

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Sabs story made me think about my love for writing again. I discovered my love for it in grade school through journalism and I carried it until now by joining a publication organization in Ateneo. Though sometimes it felt more like a task because I have this desire to seek validation from my readers, particularly with stories I published online, which, in a way, ruins the experience that comes with the journey of writing about characters you poured your heart into. I think what awakened in me is that I have to start seeing this passion in a different point of view. I want to fall in love with writing again, not because for a contest or a validation, but because I truly enjoyed the process.

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You don't get to meet anyone as driven as Sabs Ongkiko to serve others to make a difference everyday. It was truly inspiring how she had the courage and the passion to take on a different path despite how close she is to entering med school. Most people would just take the opportunity right in front of them instead of backing away from it and pursuing a different career. However, she took a leap of faith and here she is now, a teacher and doing what she truly loved without showing any regrets for choosing path—the more loving option.

I once aspired to become a doctor like she did, so I entered Ateneo as a Health Science student with dreams of improving the country's public health and serving people. However, by the second half of my first year in that course, I realized I was not happy anymore and I did not want to be a doctor. I shifted to Biology in hopes of expanding my career options, and maybe, continue my studies after graduating. However, despite how changing my course, I still have the same dream—to serve people, particularly the poor and the marginalized, who do not have access to medicines or treatments because they are either too expensive or not available in the country. I want health care to be more accessible to every person whatever their status may be as each of us deserves to live a comfortable and healthy life.

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The desire that was awakened in me is the desire to love and serve others in everything I do. Yes, I try to live by these values but honestly there are days wherein I just forget about it and overlook these. I want to do everything with love in order to inspire others as well and make every action purposeful. Hopefully with my desires to create a business as I grow up, I do not forget about these values and the impact I'm making not just to myself, but also to the people around me.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko inspires me to do what I truly want to do and basically just not lie to myself. It inspires me to look back at my past experience like what she has done when choosing to either be a doctor or a teacher. It isn't a wrong decision when you are doing what you love with love and passion are you are there inspiring others to do the same and become better people as well.

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My desire to create was reignited, but now, I want to create with a purpose. I've thought about how I can apply art in the course that I am currently taking. Although I have let go of my desire to become an artist or photographer, I now see myself applying those skills in marketing and helping altruistic and ethical businesses or organizations thrive.

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I have always been confused whenever I was asked what I want to be when I grow up. I used to just say the known and acceptable, by my parents' standards, professions that would come to mind. Sabs Ongkiko's story inspired me to look back on the small decisions I've made in the past. I wanted to be in the arts field. I used to tell my mom I wanted to be a photographer, but I let that dream go. Ongkiko's story reminded me of my interests that I've buried or even neglected, and it made me realize that I can still go back to them even if I chose to go into a business program.

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After hearing her story, I could not help but be moved by how passionate and dedicated she is in her chosen profession. It seems to me that teaching is not just a career for her, but a calling and a vocation. It inspired me to also do beyond what is asked of me in whatever field I would end up pursuing and to always put my heart in the things I do.

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Hearing her story made me reevaluate the minor decisions I make on the daily. It made me realize that the choices I make now, contribute to bigger decisions in the future and so I have to be more purposeful of these seemingly small decisions that I make. It also reignited the desire in me to be the best that I can be so I could be of service to others.

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Not sure if its a desire yet but it did make me reconsider my current career path. A lot of want I want is merely personal, but I've always known that it wouldn't make me feel 100% fulfilled. I want to be able to enjoy something that also helps people.

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Her story inspired me because I always thought that if one studied in a prestigious university, he/she would also have to pursue something that paid a lot and also provided opportunities to get high ranking positions. Her decision was not influenced by materialistic gain but with a greater calling to service.

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Sabs' story inspired me not just to be smart but also a loving person, one that is a person for others. I was really enlightened as well when she mentioned that we should also journey with others in order to become a loving person, and in giving more attention to the little details and experiences we've had, we learn more of what some of our desires may be. If I am able to know my true self from the smallest of details throughout my life, I will be able to use my skills and abilities to be that loving person that Sabs inspires me to become.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko inspired me to not be too hard on myself when thinking about the future. Since I am graduating in a few years, it is no question that I fear of what the future entails for me. But, Sabs Ongkiko reminded me to reassess my small decisions that I made in the past, which in turn, would help me discover my skills and talents that would allow me to use it for the greater good of the community.

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Onkiko's story really inspired me to become the best person I can be. In all the things that I do, it will collectively make a difference which is why we must always strive to do good from the smallest to the biggest acts as these make the world a better place. It had also reignited my love for helping others in their emotional needs as I love lifting them up and having them feel that they are not alone

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During times of confusion, it is easy to lose sight of our purpose in life. However, after learning about Ongkiko's story, I would say that the desire that awakened in me is my desire to be the best version of myself so that I may be an instrument of good for the betterment of my community. By recognizing my strengths and weaknesses, I am able to to choose and fulfill goals that contribute and spread love to my community.

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As someone who feared the unknown, specifically what to do after college, Ongkiko's story was very reassuring. Her choice in profession comes from her heart, wherein she took the time to reflect and actually discern what her true passion was. I think this outlook in life is one that I could learn from in developing and discovering my desires.

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Sabs Ongkiko’s story reignited me desire to choose the more loving option. I know my strengths and weaknesses; this is why I choose my course. This course is what is best for me, this is where I’ll benefit the most. But I am only thinking about myself. I always wanted to help other people, but I guess as I grow up, I developed a every man for himself mentally. After hearing Sabs’ story, I was inspired by the choice she made. She chose what was best for the community over what is best for herself. I what to be just like her, so I will make the same choices she made for now on, I will use my talents and choose the more loving option.

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Sabs Ongkiko’s story inspired me to be a better person. She talked about her story on why she chose to be a public teacher. She studied pre-med and was on track to be a doctor but instead she chose to be a public teacher. She could have been living the “good life”, living in comfort and luxury with few problems. She chose where she thinks she would be most loving, not saying being a doctor is not loving, it just that being a doctor is not the most loving path for her. She inspired me to not only think of what is good for us but also what is good for the community, the more loving option. She is a reminder that in every decision we make, we must choose the more loving option.

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Hearing her story gave me the urge to leave my shell and continue finding how I can use my skills to best serve others. Over the course of the pandemic, it became easier and easier to live inside of a bubble. As the world opens up, I want to get better at what I do and help people as much as I can.

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I found her dedication toward doing what she loved very inspiring. Few people are able to make that kind of commitment given the circumstances faced by people in that line of work. As someone trying shift careers I hope to have the same inner strength as her.

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One desire that has been reignited in me is the desire to use my talents for entertainment and event management towards training future entertainers in the country. I used to be very active in the entertainment industry, but left it after I found that many in the industry were not financially responsible. Now, I realize that instead of just leaving the industry in the current state that it is in, I can use my talents to help people in the industry gain better financial literacy. I hope that in the future, I will be able to work on more opportunities to make a difference in the lives of people in the entertainment industry, whether it be through webinars, training programs, or participation in a foundation geared towards financial literacy in the local entertainment industry.

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The story first of all inspired me to look back into my own past activities and see what has truly given me memorable joy, it becomes easy to get lost in various high goals for it's own prestige or even potential but forget that it could very well not be what makes life happy. It was through her discerning that she found what she truly wanted to pursue. It wasn't an easy choice and she would face some opposition in her choices but she did it in order to help people. In the current nature of our country there is a need for people that would shift their plans in order to help people, to be encouraged to move to a more loving and caring choice, something it inspired me to think about and try to apply in my own life.

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After the in reminded me of my reasoning before on why I helped people and how at times I can be proud of my choices or be ashamed of it. Back in highschool I didn't choose to partake if many activities but one of the few that i remember fondly was teaching public school students my reasoning at that point wasn't the best but i did end up enjoying the whole process. I remember how proud and happy i was when i volunteered with my father to help in the province after natural disasters or working with my mom to plan a Christmas event in her childhood hometown. The talk reminded me of those times and reawaken myself of those joys

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After hearing Sabs Ongkiko's story, I was inspired to work and study with the goal of being able to help others. I realized that the purpose of my studies is not just myself. Most people would tell you to study hard so that you will get rich and have an easier time when you grow up, but I believe that's just missing the point. We study and work hard not for ourselves, but for the benefit of others. For me, it's much more motivating if I imagine all the unfortunate people that I could help if I study hard. This is why I chose to pursue Data Science, which I believe could directly help people by providing relevant information such as COVID statistics and the things that affect cases to rise. With this, if I study hard and learn more, I will be able to provide more solutions for others.

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From the story, a desire reignited in me was to act with purpose of impacting others in a positive way. No matter how small the act or how mundane or unrelated to the person, acting for others should be the end result. In my case I would like to make games for people who take away great experiences which make them self reflect on themselves and how they see the world for the better. Always leaving a mark on the person.

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Sabs Ongkiko's story shows the good that can come from simple self reflection. It inspires me to closely examine the small decisions I've made to try and see what purpose or what good I can do which would suit me best.

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The desire to be a person for and with others was awakened and reignited in me. In whatever career path we choose to take, we can always choose to put value in what we do by directing our actions towards growth. I aim for my growth as an individual to translate to my environment. I want to and I am working towards becoming a medical practitioner in the future. However, this is not entirely what I wish to achieve. I want to pursue my greatest passion while devoting myself to a purpose; continuing what I advocate for and committing to it long term.

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Sab Ongkiko's story made me realize that even though we are in a comfortable place, we should still think about those who are less fortunate, those who need our help in some way. This instilled in me the desire to find a career that caters to others or to find how I can help others through my favorite activities and interests.

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Sab Ongkiko's story inspired me to reflect on the small and big decisions I have made. We face several questions, questions that we may deem as simple at the outset. Reflecting on these questions, what they mean to me, how I responded to them, and how I continue to apply my response in my day-to-day living will aid in recognizing my purpose. This applies not only to my chosen career path but in how I choose to be more involved in my community. Her story supports what I believe in; personal growth accomplishes a greater purpose when it is also aimed at the growth of other people.

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Just like Ms. Ongkiko who was set on becoming a doctor, her story reminds me to reevaluate what my future path actually is. To re-think and ponder on whether my future goals are able to allow me to act with magis. It reignited my childhood desire and now I shall reflect on whether or not I am incorporating it into my future plans.

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Sab Ongkiko's story really puts the term 'magis' in a fresher direction. Usually, students joke that by doing more or pushing themselves to the greatest limits, that is what magis is. But Ms. Ongkiko reminds us that magis is when we choose to pursue our fate in a loving manner. To choose the most loving path always.

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Sabs Ongkiko's talk, reminded me of the reason why I'm pursuing my current career, specifically, business because I wanted to help the Philippines with its problem on poverty. I've always believed that poverty will never be solved unless people are given a stable source of livelihood. The best way to do this is by giving people secure jobs. Hence,  I wanted to prove that business is not only about making profit, it can also make a difference by reducing the rate of poverty in the country. In the same way as Sabs Ongkiko, I want to better serve others.

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Sabs Ongkiko's story made me feel inspired to not only be a better person for myself, but to also serve others better. It was honestly a genuine and heartfelt experience listening to somebody who had a "secure" life by pursuing to become a doctor choose to become a less stable job of becoming a public teacher in order to make a difference in the lives of others.

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I was moved by how Sab found her way to serve others by being a teacher which was a bit different from the initial program she pursued. Yet looking back at the little decisions she made, she found her own way to harness her gifts to serve others. Her story inspired me to look deeply on the gifts bestowed upon me by the Lord. Before, I was jealous of people who had their life's purpose figured out early on. But with Sab's sharing, I realized that we all have different gifts that we'll learn to harness in service for others in time. Life is not a race; we should all take the time to harness our own gifts into uplifting others.

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Hearing about how her small decisions ultimately helped her decide her vocation, it made me look back on the graded and/or not graded extracurricular activities that I have participated in and how I felt during those times. Most of these activities were taking care of other people’s health and their mental, emotional, and social well-being, may they be a child, an adult, or an elderly, has its fair share of difficulties. However, it doesn’t have to be that only for it is possible to feel two opposite things at the same time like being tired yet fulfilled because of how I was able to help them with what I currently can do and what they need help with.

On my path to pursuing medicine, I think that this goal of mine was strengthened and that I should do my best in making it possible to participate in volunteering activities like before. The safety restrictions of the pandemic may be an obstacle to providing personal and physical care, but I do think that I can and am able to think outside of the box of how I can offer help to those who are in need of help.

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It hasn’t been that long since I have made the decision to pursue medicine and I will be lying to myself and to the others who are supporting me that I do not experience doubts and reservations sometimes. With the current situation of our healthcare system, I am even more doubting myself if and when I am placed in a similar position, would I be able to handle it? That on top of the constant pressure I feel with being the first one in our family to pursue being a medical doctor, I feel like I am unable to find joy in the path that I am in right now because of how I force myself to surpass my limits to the point of myself being exhausted, burnt out, and the likes.

With her talk, I think I could say that I found a bit of comfort because of what she said about striving to be the best and not only who is the smartest. Hopefully, I understood what she was trying to say in this part of the talk because what she said made me realize that I don’t necessarily have to surpass everyone and prove to everyone that I am the best. I can be just the best version of myself who aims to choose the more loving options for myself, and especially for others. I can and should do my best without damaging myself in the process as doing so would hinder my full potential in being a person for and with others.

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I myself have not yet fully decided on what career path I would pursue. But one thing I’m sure of is that I want to do something meaningful for the community. Like Sab, in high school and college, the projects I took on were mostly centered around giving back to my fellow students.

With this, I gained conviction in saying that I want to work in a company that doesn’t just exist for profit-making, but also strives to contribute meaningfully to the community it belongs to, nurtures its employees, and cares for the environment. In addition, the pandemic highlighted how we should first and foremost care for the people and the environment, to uplift others and be more compassionate and sensitive to other's needs.

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I’ve always been uncertain with my career path. Because of my indecisiveness, I never really had a vision for what I would do in the future, career-wise. However, I’ve since been inspired to do my best to be a light for others in whatever career path I decide to take.

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I desire to be a woman for others. I am admittedly selfish. I only think about myself when I make decisions when in fact I should be considering the repercussions of my actions and the ways I could help others as I help myself. I aim to be more considerate and attentive to others' needs. I should develop good habits and be wise in even the small decisions I make so that I could uplift others who are struggling in their own circumstances. I should aim not only to have a good future for myself and my family, but for the underserved as well.

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I liked the line "Dito ba ako magiging mas mapagmahal?". As her friends mentioned, Sab could have had a lot of opportunities if she pursued medicine. Instead, she chose to be a teacher wherein the experiences and salary are way different. I was inspired because she chose to teach, thinking about how she could help others. I personally chose my degree because I think that it would make me rich; I didn't think about how it could help uplift other people. I was inspired to think in the same way in every major decision I will have. Is this the more loving option?

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I was in a youth organization for much of my high school life, but in Ateneo I have been much less active in extracurricular activities. After listening to the talk, I was reminded that it is not only my academic goals that I should be focusing on during my college years. They are important, of course, but there were many opportunities that I have passed up because I thought I would not be able to balance them with my studies, and now I am inspired to try and tackle them again.

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The first part of her talk, about how she decided to become a teacher instead of a doctor after remembering the little actions she had taken up to that point, was really inspiring to me. Even when she had already finished her pre-med and prepared her med school application, even in a country where teachers are underpaid while being a doctor can be very lucrative, she chose to follow what she believed was her calling and how she could help the community. I think I would find doing so very difficult, against pressure from society and from family, but her story inspires me for when I reach that crossroads after graduation.

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We should never undervalue the small decisions or acts we do, since they are worth far more than we realize. For Sab Ongkiko, these seemingly little decisions led to a much greater decision of becoming a teacher. That prompted me to realize that no matter how small we believe our acts are, their influence on ourselves or others is far greater than we realize, and that with God's direction, we can always choose the more loving option, one step at a time, to change the world. We do not necessarily need a grand gesture; our simplest acts can evolve into bigger ones with bigger impact.

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Sabs Ongkiko's story touched me deeply because I am a third-year biology student aspiring to be a medical doctor. My desire to reconsider why I want to be a doctor reignited. I was already aware of the reasons for this, but after the talk, I felt driven to ponder and question why I am doing this. The discussion reaffirmed a principle I've always held: that being a doctor is first and foremost a public service before it is a profession, but in whatever career path I choose in the future, I shall always be reminded of the virtue of service — of choosing the more loving option.

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After hearing her story, I would say I now desire to be more loving in the decisions I make. Sab’s reflections on her decisions and the ways these built up to her character made me realize the importance of what I choose to do on a daily basis, no matter how small or unrelated I deem them to be in relation to my larger goals. I realized that alongside my own dreams for the future, a big chunk of it has to do with the kind of person I grow to become, in the sense that I want to excel and be happy at what I do, but also become a person who seeks the greatest good for all. I arrived at this thought after going back to many of my previous endeavors – while doing something that makes me happy (ex. art), I often continued because it brought joy to and supported others around me.

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After listening to Sabs, the desire to immerse myself in environments outside of my 'comfort zone' and interact with people from different walks of life was reignited.

The pandemic made me realize that I wanted to pursue a career in the development sector as I strongly believe that advocating for causes that I believe in will bring me joy and satisfaction. However, it took a long time for me to realize that while I have the motivation to fight for social justice, I don't necessarily have the courage to put myself out there and engage with people.

I cannot advocate for- and- empower them if I don't journey with them, because otherwise, my perception would be skewed from personal bias and would not be authentic, and whatever initiatives I come up with may not necessarily be effective.

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Her experience and reflections inspired me to change the way I look at things. I was moved by how she looked at things not in terms of what she could gain from it but rather how much she could do for the benefit of those around her. Rather than taking what others would think as the more successful route, she chose to stick to what was most important to her, or the path that would allow her to fulfill her the most. Her courage and passion to help others inspired me to take similar steps in my own journey.

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Being an indecisive person who wants to create meaningful change (and a student who has shifted twice already), I was inspired by how Sabs Ongkiko was able to realize the career that she wanted to pursue by remaining committed to her passions and advocacies, and how she engaged with people outside of her bubble and 'journeyed' with others in order to really understand their situation and her part in being a person for them.

My BINHI experience made me realize that I am not going to be a ‘woman for others’ if I do not build a bridge and connect with people. Only seeing someone as a person in need of your help, instead of seeing them as, simply, a person, will not allow you to empathize with them. Rather, it will widen the gap. Being ‘men and women for others’ means actively striving to narrow that gap by not only being people for them, but also by being people with them- journeying with them.

With that, I also realized how these 'small actions' that she took, which may seem insignificant to her career path, eventually shaped her to be the person she wanted to be. Sabs also inspired me to always put value in my actions and make them a learning experience, no matter how small they are.

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Her way of deciding what she wanted to do struck me the most. I like how the little things that we do or what Sabs Ongkiko would say, "small decisions" that we make can shape us and our future. She was already pursuing medicine which might make her more "successful" but she chose what she loved to do; she chose what would make an impact to others in her own way.

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My desire to be a person for others was ignited. To be honest, I sometimes find it hard to be a person for others because of all the things that are happening in my own life. Especially this pandemic, I sometimes catch myself choosing the easy way out or choosing to go with the flow whether it is for mundane things or life-changing decisions. I don’t consider whether these choices that I make will affect other people because I am always just fixated on improving the quality of my own life. Compared to before where I was always willing to go out of my way to help other people, the person who I am becoming would rather save herself from the inconvenience. I wouldn’t say that the talk pushed me to change myself this instant, but this talk made me remember what my ultimate goal was: to always be a person for others.

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Sab Ongkiko’s story inspired me to pay more attention to my choices whether it’s for mundane things or life-changing decisions. Honestly speaking, I am the type of person who tends to always choose the easy way out. I don’t really consider whether the choices I make will affect the people around me because I just focus on myself. Realizing that now, I am more motivated to think about my decisions and how it will affect not just my family, but also other people too. In this way, I am always reminded to choose the more loving option, an option that the world needs.

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Sabs Ongkiko's passion for helping others has also somewhat ignited that same passion in me to find the best way that I can help out others in the future. My career and life path can open me up to so many chances to help others and I really want to capitalize on that and do the best I can for others.

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During the talk, there was a sense of responsibility to serve others that was reignited within me. I became more motivated to develop the gifts that God has given me because that could be the way for me to serve others better.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko really opened my eyes to how our desires can be so hidden to us at a glance. We usually don't see such subtle decisions that we make and how this can lead us towards the people we really want to become. Her story inspires me to also re-evaluate my own life path and see if I'm really doing what I want to do and what I believe I can do best. By knowing exactly what I want to do and how I want to do, I hope to be become a more loving person and become a person for others as well.

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I was inspired by her decision to pursue a career that she truly wanted, even if she was already close to applying to medical school. I think making the decision to switch careers in what is perceived to be a "too late" time among people my age is very brave and goes to show how much she wanted to teach.

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Just like Ongkiko, at this point I would like to ponder as to what truly is important in my life. I have always dreamed of becoming a successful entrepreneur, but to be honest such ambition did come out of selfishness and materialism with "success" being defined as "rich". With that, I would rather shift to a mindset consisting of success coming from the ability to help those in need; to be able to conduct business ethically with the intention to benefit the society rather than to also run under corporate greed. Essentially, as a young entrepreneur inspired by Ongkiko's story, I now desire to use my gifts and talents to lead establishments that aim to help the environment we live in, and the people around me, all for the greater glory of God.

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What was inspiring about Ongkiko's story was how one simple question allowed her to rethink about what is truly important to her. This is where she was able to look back at all she was doing to actually realize that becoming a public school teacher was her true calling. Despite all the opportunities to be and by possibly being a doctor, I found Ongkiko's heartwarming decision and passion to help children through education, especially those who need it the most, as a real source of admiration.

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Sabs Ongkiko’s story made me think of the days when I really enjoyed serving the community through my efforts in the org/s that I was a part of. Although I considered public service as my passion back then, the spark inside me sort of died after I experienced consecutive burnouts because of responsibilities that were too heavy and the immense pressure that came with them. While I cannot say that Ongkiko’s story is pushing me to become active once again in serving others, her story made me take another glance at the possibilities around it.

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I found Sabs Ongkiko’s story enlightening, especially the part about how she chose her current vocation as I am unsure about what steps to take moving forward despite being a junior. I realized from her talk that while achievements are all well and good, it would be best for us to find ways to use these achievements – and the skills/talents that we have – to make positive changes in society that will hopefully ripple out and inspire others to do the same as well.

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The story of Sabs has made me remember my own brother's current desire to become an English teacher in Ateneo. Some in my family may not fully support my brother, but I was there to back him 100% because he told me that being a teacher was what he wanted.

Sab's story has made me appreciate my brother's choice on an even deeper level because of his good intentions. Before I supported him because that was what he said he wanted, but now I can also see that perhaps God is leading him to this path to not just call my brother to help others, but to also call me to do the same.

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My desire to help other people was reignited. As I start to feel uncertain about my future, my plans changed to simply trying to succeed and getting academic validation. However, this talk reminded me that I choose my course because I wanted to learn more about how to help people and be there for them. I remembered that my early goals in choosing my course was to finding ways to make treatment and help accessible for everyone. This was awakened again after hearing the talk.

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My journey through college has had me thinking about what decisions would benefit me the most in terms of finding a career and making sure I am successful. The story of Sabs Ongkiko has made me realize that I could do so much more with my actions and not just in big decisions, but also with everyday tiny choices that everyone makes in life.

So often do I only care to think about myself and my family, but perhaps God has led me to study in Ateneo because I can use the skills I make here to help others just like Sabs Ongkiko did. Her story made me realize that talent/skills wasted doesn't just affect me, but it can affect others as well.

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As someone who is going through crossroads regarding my future career similar to Sabs Ongkiko's story, I was inspired to rethink the way I viewed life. As someone who is usually goal-oriented, a lot of the choices I make is usually planned and are the choices I believe would help me achieve my goals in life. However, it made me afraid that if I wasn't able to achieve my goals, I had wasted my time choosing the wrong things for myself. I was very inspired by the way Sabs Ongkiko didn't view her change in career path as a 'missed opportunity" as other would. Instead, she believed that she chose exactly where she should be because that option was the most loving choice. I realized that I shouldn't base my goals to what would give me better opportunities, but place it where I would become a better person for others.

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My desire to hone the gifts that God has given me (my talents, skills, and abilities) was reignited after hearing the talk. I don't have firm plans yet for the future as I'm still in the process of discerning what career path would suit me best, but I hope that by studying hard and giving my best in everything that I do today, I'll be able to hone these gifts so that I can use them to better help and serve others.

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I'm not entirely sure yet about what to do after college- that's why hearing Sabs Ongkiko's story was an enlightening experience for me. Her story inspires me to look back at my past decisions- big and small- to see which career path would really fit my skills, interests, and passions and can give me a true sense of happiness and fulfillment. I was also reminded that there is joy in choosing the more loving option - the option that would allow me to live my passion and, at the same time, help and serve others.

Sabs' story inspires me to reflect deeply on every decision that I make and ensure that I choose the path that will allow me to make use of my gifts to respond to the needs of others, even if it means choosing the less practical option. It will be hard to go out of my comfort zone, but, as Sabs said, choosing to do so will allow me to grow as a person and make meaningful contributions to the world.

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Sabs Ongkiko's story reignited my passion for the arts. For more than a year now, I have been deliberating whether I should decide to take up another degree, or continue pursuing my current course. It has always been a struggle for me to come up with a decision as I have been really scared of the consequences of my choices. However, when Sabs mentioned that the small choices that she made in the past helped her make bigger decisions, it made me realize that I have been making the decision all this time. From the things I do during my free times or even when I was busy with other commitments, I have always been choosing art. My mind has never been clearer and this gave me the boost of confidence I needed to make a crucial life decision.

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As someone who does not have the courage to take risks or make crucial life decisions such as changing courses, I found Sabs Ongkiko's story really inspiring. At first, it may seem like she failed to achieve her goals. However, as I looked at the bigger picture, I come to understand that her decision to pursue teaching as a career did not once hinder her from achieving her dreams. Instead, it even gave her the opportunity to better serve others and become a fuller person. Her story inspired me to always choose the more loving option rather than being swayed by the prejudice and stereotypes in our society.

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Her story has reignited in me to become more makakapwa and participate in more charitable events. It also showed me that there is still a lot to be done with what I have, and I can use my abilities to help communities in need. Even though I’m a college student preparing for the work life, there is always room for helping those in need.

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Sab Ongkiko’s story inspires me because, despite having the ability to become a med student and secure herself a promising career in the medical industry and earning a great deal of money, she decides to become a public-school teacher. She followed her heart and what she wanted to do. She chooses her emotions over the more practical and rational thing to do, following a path that helps others a deep and meaningful way while still greatly enjoying what she does as it is sort of her passion, helping people.

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Sabs' story has reignited my desire to find out what kind of work I truly want to do. Currently, even though I'm in my third year, I'm still very hazy about what kind of job I want to pursue. I do believe I'll figure it out when the time comes, but Sabs' story has inspired me to look for what I enjoy in the little things I do in my everyday life. I completely agree that it's best to do work that you personally enjoy rather than something that pays well, but you have little motivation to do it, so I hope to use Sabs' story as motivation for myself to find out what I would like to spend my life doing.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko has awakened my desire to give back to the community and also question the authority who do not choose the more loving option

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The story inspires me to still aim high, but along the journey help and teach others who are in similar situations or worse than I am to the best of my abilities.

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Although it was short, I found the story of Sabs Ongkiko truly inspiring because she chose to follow her passion over what would be a higher-paying job. It takes courage to do this and I hope to apply it to the decisions I make as well. Oftentimes, I, and many others I know, feel compelled to choose an option because of societal, familial, or peer pressure. However, Sabs's story shows that this is not necessary and that choosing the option that you personally prefer will benefit not only you, but also the people around you, since you would be more motivated to do those activities and this motivation and passion can spread to the people around you.

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I've always struggled to see purpose in everything I do. I always thought my purpose had to be huge, groundbreaking, and even life-changing. After hearing her  talk, it helped me realized that not every purpose needs to be big, it just needs to be meaningful and heartfelt like what she said in her talk - "Sana sa pagaaral niyo, anumang kurso ang aralin mo, ang kunin mo, piliin niyo na hindi lang maging matalino. Piliin niyo sanang maging magaling. Na kapag nakaka angat ka na, gamitin mo ang talino at talento mo para iangat ang iba."

Do not simply choose to be smart, but also to be kind, to use your honed gifts to help others.

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Sabs Ongkiko's narrative motivates me to focus on the small actions and decisions I have made in the past, as well as the future I want for myself. Listening to her experience inspires me to take a path in life that is giving and helpful to others in the community.

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I, personally, am certain with what kind of advocacy I am inclined on making a difference in. I feel for many marginalized groups and I feel strongly for those who do not have a voice in this society. I want to make a positive change in the world to help make it a safe place for those who are currently marginalized.

This talk has reignited that fire- my desire to make a difference in that field of work. I am still relatively unsure as to what career would best suit my personality, and my abilities, and play to my advocacies at the same time, but right now, I am working towards becoming a lawyer. This has reminded me of why I am in this path I am currently on and now I feel even more determined to keep going.

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After the talk I found myself happy for her- that she had found the calling that suits her most. She found a path to take that not only helped her community but also appealed to the advocacy she has had since before. Though humbling her career choice is, she seems to find it fulfilling because of the personal achievements that it fulfills in her heart as a person. And I am happy that she found that perfect fit for her life.

Her story inspires me to keep to my advocacies in life to be happy. And it reminds me that it is indeed possible to be happy with one’s life without it having to be lavish and rich or with high, esteemed ranks and or positions in society. As long as you stay true to yourself and work towards helping the causes you feel called to, you can be happy with your work.

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Its inspiring to to hear that Sabs was that close to becoming a doctor, yet she chose to give it up for a life of public service in the education of the country's youth. She embodied Magis in a way that she chose the greater good that instead of using her skills to treat a few patients at a time, she is giving students a chance for a brighter future ahead of them. It made me reflect how much joy there is to serve others out of the goodness of your heart when I volunteered my time to help others out in a medical mission.

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Inspired by Sabs Ongkiko's story, I decided to look at my decisions and actions in the past. In high school, I was active in doing community work. In my first two years in college, I took part in multiple consulting engagements with MSMEs and social enterprises because I felt like it was how I could contribute to the community and help others as a student. However, I've been busy with my academics lately that I haven't had the time to do extracurricular work. My desire to join engagements was reignited, and I will use that as my motivation to push through with my schoolwork so I can enhance and use my gifts to respond to society's needs.

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After hearing Sabs' talk, I think my desire of serving and influencing other people through my future business (if ever). I had been thinking before about wanting to come up with a business that would not only be profitable for me but would be able to help and benefit society as well. Now, I think it would be great if it develops into a concrete plan. If it doesn't, I know that there are still so many ways and it should also start within myself especially in the way that I act and exercise my freedom.

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Sabs Ongkiko's story made me realize the importance of the small decisions that I make in my life because of how they can influence my decisions in the future. No matter how small and insignificant they may be in the short term, they are actually crucial in the decisions that I will be making in the future so they should not be ignored.

It was also quite inspiring to hear that she decided to go for what she truly wanted instead of continuing to pursue med school. I personally would find it sayang if I end up in a profession that isn't linked to my college degree but she made me realize that it didn't matter where I go. What actually mattered is whether I will choose the more loving option or not in the future. While my future is still uncertain, I should still choose or at least attempt to choose the more loving option in the things that I do today.

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Sabs Ongkiko's story moved me to pause and reflect on my everyday actions, as her small yet consistent actions made a profound impact on her life -- helping her discover her passion and purpose, understand the greater good, and pursue her calling of being a teacher.

At first, I was amazed at how she did not let the sunk cost fallacy affect her decision (i.e. continuing with med school because it was "sayang"). However, I later on realized that it wasn't "sayang" at all -- choosing the more loving option may be difficult, but it is all for the greater good. We grow as a person, but also serve God and others.

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Hearing her talk made me realize how similar we are in some aspects of our lives. I would find myself joining orgs that advocate for children’s rights. However, I have never thought about making it as a career for myself in the future. With that, the talk made me rethink and re-evaluate my goals. I now want to align my future career with my core values to become happier.

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Her story made me realize that we can achieve just about anything as long as we are brave and sincere enough. It probably took the speaker a lot of courage to decide on becoming a teacher. In that single yet significant act of courage, she was able to choose the more loving option- a career path wherein she can make a difference in both her own life and the lives of others. At the end of the day, we are the only ones who can decide for ourselves. God has given us the freedom to choose and to decide. Having said that, we must use this freedom to make decisions that promote inclusivity.

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Similar to Sab, I am really passionate for helping others. I want to live a life filled with purpose, most especially in making a difference in other people's lives regardless of how small or how big the impact I can contribute. What really struck me in her talk was that pursuing something is only one step, but what matters more is if we're able to pursue our passion with consistent love and commitment, starting from the little decisions we make each day because in the end, this molds who we become as a person.

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What inspires me with Sab Ongkiko's story is how she is driven by both passion and purpose. Although she had to drift from her original college plans, she gave more importance to living a life wherein she would be able to "love" others more. Early on, she had already dedicated her life to teaching kids which already shows how service-driven she was from the start. Sab inspires me to reflect more on my life, whether or not I am living it with purpose. She inspired me not to limit myself with the current direction of my life, which is in business. Oftentimes, even when we feel like we want to pursue something else, we are hindered because of "hinayang." However, we must focus more on how we can further live our lives, attaining happiness and purpose wherever we may find it, may it be in business, education or whatever field.

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I think she made me realise that I should also think of other people. I also realised that I should give more importance to my employees as well and sould treat them so lowly.

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I've always known I wanted to be a businessman, so college for me is just something I do for diploma and the accomplishment that I finished it. I am running 3 businesses and being a selfish person, I haven't been thinking of other people or even m employees. Sab inspired me to give more attention to them.

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The desire to use my strengths in order to help people and respond to God’s call of choosing to be more loving. It’s so easy to be warped in our own personal achievements and desires, that we forget the most important thing of all—more than our ambitions in life, we are called to serve God in our own ways. It doesn’t just constitute our professions per se, but our thoughts, actions, and the disposition we have in life that can be directed to what God wants us to do.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko inspires me to use the gifts given to me from God in order to help people. She was already on her way of becoming a doctor--all she needed was to go to medical school. It must have took a lot of courage and a leap of faith to go the opposite direction, and be a teacher instead. I still don't know what I am called to do in life, but that's okay. The bottom line is, as previously mentioned, I want to help people--I can do so not only in my future profession, but in the small things I do in my daily life, by being called to love more and be more compassionate towards the people around me.

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Looking back, I have always been fond of cooking ever since I was a child. I guess the part about the talk where she talks about how our small decisions affect our big decisions has reignited my desire in cooking. Even though I am an MIS student, using my spare time to feed and help as much people as I can would probably be one loving option I could take.