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In 2018, my family and I visited an orphanage we often donated to. This orphanage was special because besides offering a home to the children, they also provided them with schooling; which was done by both volunteers and hired teachers.

Truly, connecting with the children in real life was life-changing. I was able to witness their hope, purity, and intelligence first-hand. I personally heard their life stories, struggles, and dreams—all of which ignited my desire to help them get to the bright future they can definitely achieve if given the opportunity. Their rights to education, rights to a family, and rights to the basic necessities, I want them to have it all.

Overall, this meeting made me once again realize that there is much more to happiness than materialistic gains and much more to life than our personal success. As citizens who are part of the same country, as Filipinos raised with the same culture, and most importantly as Children of God, all of us should have the care to not only be concerned about ourselves but about others as well.

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Our partner community during our NSTP CWTS was "Kayumanggi." At first, we were supposed to organize a face-to-face event with them but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our initial plans. Instead of the basic food and clothes that were supposed to be provided, they now needed antigen kits and pocket wifis that were essential during the height of the pandemic.

Despite only meeting online, our class was able to accumulate funds to aid our partner community by giving them what they need and more. That being said, this event has highlighted the digital and rural-urban divide present in the country and made me realize how crucial digital inclusion is in our current economy.

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Hiraya Manawari is a non-profit organization that aims to uplift and aid children from the marginalized sector particularly through supporting their educational needs especially in this time of pandemic.

Being invited as an ambassador was a very fulfilling for me as I was able to actively contribute to my community in ways that I can see. With every increase in our funds, we were able to buy books, papers, and educational materials that were delivered directly to the children.

Truly, everyone is entitled to proper education as it equips one with the power to not only survive but to prosper. As an ambassador, I was able to advocate, donate, and educate for our cause of accessible education for all.

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2021 - June 2022 (In PSA accessing data)

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My friends, thesismates, and happy pills. With our similar humor and like-minded goals, their company and companionship allowed me to survive college; and our relationship will likely remain even after our academic responsibilities.

That said, our thesis had the aim of contributing to the development of our country by analyzing what hinders e-commerce adoption among SMEs in the Philippines.

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Always for a school of economics that is ready for every tomorrow.

Applying as an executive in both the batch and student government allowed me to grow beyond the constraints of the classroom and experience a fulfilling student life. With service as our core and the student body as our anchor, I was able to reignite my passion to serve, build new relationships, and form insights as to what I want to do in the future.