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After watching the video, I am still inspired to be of loving service to other people. Oftentimes, we only think of ourselves and not others. However, agreeing with Ongkiko, I believe that if we were to strive for greatness and share that greatness with others , we could fix the broken system in the present. Helping others may not be the easiest as you have to  go beyond yourself. But in the process of doing so, natutunan natin "maging tao para sa kapwa at maging tao na nakikilakbay sa kapwa" (Ongkiko).

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After watching the video, my wanting to helping as many people as I can was reignited within me. As almost 3 years of college have passed me by, I have only been thinking about how this course will benefit me and the fruits of my labor. Everytime I participated in or did something, I always imagined how this would look good in my resume or how these things that I would learn would help me in my adult life. I had almost completely neglected the fact that not only was I here to help myself but others as well. However, now, I remembered that not only am I here to help myself but as well as the people around me

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Her story inspires me to be more loving and compassionate towards others. In everything that we do, we can do it in a way that uplifts others, so we should always choose the path of love and solidarity. Seeing her discover and respond to her vocation or calling also made me realize the importance following your passion and listening to your heart. Despite the plan of going to med school, she still didn't push through in the end because she realized that she had another purpose and she wasn't afraid to change directions and do what she finds meaningful.

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I imagine one of the perennial fears of young people especially students, is the fear of being swallowed up by the problems of adulthood. The problems of income and security, providing for yourself and your family, the fear of the uncertain political and future of the Philippines. These fears often make the most well meaning of individuals turn away from pursuits that would help the community, in order to pursue carriers that allow them to become wealthy or move abroad regardless of their interest in said fields. I think what inspires me the most about Ms. Ongkikos story is her bravery. To turn down a prestigious career in medicine, which she had building upon her entire life and suddenly turn towards becoming a teaching volunteer, shows bravery against all of the preconceptions that are ingrained upon us from a very young age, especially from people who care about you such as your friends and family. This I think highlights the the selfness of the choice as she did not choose to shift due to her own interests, nor the interests of her close friends and family, but rather the interests of the community who we are often indoctrinated to put last in our lives, and whom we often only see as an abstract concept. Truly it is the bravery to see the humanity in those who we do not know that inspires us all.

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Sabs Ongkiko’s story inspires me to reflect on the decisions I’ve already made and on the opportunities that I can take that can benefit more people rather than just myself. It allows me to think of a less selfish option that can create a better community where everyone can learn to share and be selfless. Unlike Sabs Ongkiko and her natural pull towards serving others, I realised that it may be harder for me to reach her level of generosity. However, her story has moved me to start thinking of others and looking towards the positive impact that I can place on others. With this, it gives me the drive to work harder to become a person who can give back to society.

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Her story inspired me to look deeper into the things I commit my energy to. She talked about how the small decisions in her life cumulatively shaped the bigger decisions she was yet to make. Despite the notion that countless limitations bind us to certain places and positions in life, by proactively choosing the more loving option in the many chances we get, we also accumulate small contributions that create bigger ripples of impact in our society. I understand that in life, we will always have to make choices that will pave the way for our bigger journeys, but in these choices, we can also decide to make the trip worthwhile not just for us, but also for others.

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In the pursuit of success, it's not uncommon for people to lose sight of their values. Although it is admirable for a person to be driven, I think there are more important things that we, as humans, have to consider, including but not limited to our health, moral compass, and soul. This is exactly the principle that Ms. Ongkiko followed in her life. In her desire for service, she decided to teach in a public school. It's inspiring to see that, even with the many opportunities or jobs presented to her, she opted to go for one of service - one that aligned with her own values.

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After hearing Sabs Ongkiko's talk and learning about her journey to being a loving public school teacher, I'm encouraged to focus my actions on making my community better, and most importantly, for the glory of God. In this way, I'm motivated to think less about myself and more about the community around me, as well as to be more sympathetic and compassionate toward them. In order for my community to thrive, I am also motivated to make a lasting effect and positive change.

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Miss Sabs Ongkiko reminds us that everything starts with just one small step. Her one step towards her true passion of education, instead of medicine, has caused a ripple within her that may have showed her her true calling. Her story showed me that I should not be afraid of going for what I am passionate about. To not care for what others may think and to be selfish and selfless at the same. Selfish in a way that I should decide what is best for myself and to be brave enough to face challenges head on. But selfless in a way that I should be comfortable enough to go out of my own way to do what I deem best for my community and those who live in it.

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Like many others, I feel as if my desire to help others have been awakened. So far, I have always had this nagging thought in my mind that "once I get older" I'll be able to do more and help more people. But how long will I wait before starting to move? Hearing about this has led to to realize that nothing would happen if I would just think about it. Instead I should find ways to do it.

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In this pandemic, it becomes quite difficult to look past the present day. Personally, going through online class can be quite dragging. It saddens me to realize I don't have the same enthusiasm and excitement to learn as I once had back then during the F2F setting. However, when I go back to how Sabs highlights this "going out of ourselves", I am reminded once again that this journey I am on isn't just for myself. It's for me to be able to do my part in the world, to do my part for others and with others. Her talk brings me back to why I started this path in the first place - that while it is difficult and not what I expected, remembering and keeping in mind my intentions can keep the fire inside me alive.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko is one of a courageous tale. Despite spending many years studying and preparing to pursue a career in medicine, she chose another path after taking a closer look into her past decisions and determining where her passion truly lies. Although it may not be easy, her story inspires me to get to know myself much better and to be brave in making decisions. I think that doing so would help us develop and grow into the person we hope to be, and to be a person that may help others in the community in however way we can.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko inspired me to become more compassionate towards others. While I am still in the process of figuring out what exactly I want to do for my career, I realized that life is not just about trying to achieve one's goals but to also work towards becoming a person for others. It is inspiring to hear her story from having the dream and opportunity of becoming a successful doctor to eventually dropping that career and shifting towards becoming a public school teacher focused on serving others due to the impact she saw with her numerous small acts of giving in the past. While we should still try to achieve our goals in life, every opportunity that could potentially help others should never be turned down.

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What struck me most about Ongkiko is her honesty. I imagine that she was an ordinary college student, not unlike me, whose life was building up to something. I think that it is not uncommon for many young people to believe that the trajectory of their college lives will build up to something grand—or at least something proportionate to the grand pressures that dominate their personal, social, and national lives. For Ongkiko, it was medical school. Undoubtedly, she was pursuing a noble vocation, one that draws praise from most anyone. But for her to do a 180—seemingly at the last minute—especially when there are arguably more reasons not to do so—it requires tremendous honesty to choose something that, objectively, is more taxing and thankless. But I am willing to wager that had Ongkiko proceeded with her initial plans, something would have weighed on her in the long run. I cannot overstate how difficult it is—especially for me—to be honest, and go against the ways I have been set in. The pressures that accompany the specificity of my identity provide incentives for me to pursue something safe, something familiar, something that pays, and more often than not, something that is not as fulfilling. I am yet to reach Ongkiko's level of honesty, but thankfully her story offers a place to start: I think it is about time that I look more intently at all the small, quotidian decisions I make. I think I just might find opportunities to resist impulses that prevent me from recognizing, let alone choosing the more loving choice.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko opened my eyes to the reality of vocation—that although it is not the most obvious choice, it is almost always the most natural choice for us. When Ms. Ongkiko was talking about her dilemma in choosing between going to med school and teaching, she was able to paint a picture that clearly depicted the nuances between what is most obvious and what is most natural. Most of the time, the most natural of choices are not the most immediately evident. For her, the seemingly obvious choice was to go to med school, for she has been studying biology for four years. However, the most natural choice was teaching, for all her life, she has devoted her free time in educating others. When we do something with genuine love and passion, it becomes part of our self that it becomes almost unintentional, and it always takes a little bit of effort to look for.

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Now, I have the desire to consciously look for what brings me joy. It's so easy to fall into a depressive hole when I see my friends abroad doing college and meeting people but what I have is time. Time to think, experiment, and search for my vocation - as described by buechner, it is "where your greatest joys meet the world's greatest need."

It's awfully optimistic to think that I will find it in my early adulthood but I can't go wrong with hoping. I hope that everyone in this class finds what fulfills them.

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Her story inspired me to discern my desires from the small details in my life. From her experience, it was the pattern of youth and education that led her to become a public school teacher. And since my own story is still ongoing, perhaps I will discover what I desire and choose the more loving option to achieve my desire, while also giving back to the community that helped me get to where I am.

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From this talk, I wish to spend some time reflecting on what I love and what I hope to achieve in the future as a means of discerning a path I can take to be more loving.

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Sabs Ongkiko's story inspired me to have a better understanding of how my choices should consider other people. Her choices reflected a desire to be of service to other people and dedicating ourselves to the most loving option.

In my college journey I have also made decisions that respond to my desires. Founding the Aspiring Restaurant Entrepreneurs Association is the one thing that I have centered my college life around in. Like Sabs I will dedicate myself to cultivating AREA into an organization that enables it's members to choose the most loving option.

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Sab Ongkiko has awakened my desire to be a teacher, or rather she has helped me detect a desire that has always been there. In the video, she shared how seeing the pattern of her small decisions helped her discern becoming a teacher herself. I tried this and realized that across different settings, many of the activities and roles I enjoy involve education. I often teach my younger sisters about school, sports, and life. This pandemic, I also began helping more actively in their schoolwork. Although I am not sure yet exactly where or how I want to teach in the future, I feel confident that teaching and education is truly one of my greatest joys.

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After watching the video, I am inspired to continue showing compassion to others as this shouldn't be treated as a transactional relationship. I was inspired when she said that we should use our skills and wisdom to help other people and not only for the pursuit of self-interests. She was prepared to be attending medical school, however, she was compelled to teach others and help others achieve their goals. Her story is a reminder to myself that not all things should be about being the best or creating life-impacting situation, rather small things are also significant.

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Upon listening to Sabs Ongkiko, I felt inspired to reassess my goals and aspirations in life. I understood that in life, each small decision we make impacts a bigger decision thus it is important for us to be conscious of our actions and make sure it is aligned with our purpose in serving the Lord. Now, I feel encouraged to find ways to create value in the lives of others and do all things to glorify God.

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Although Sab was studying to become a doctor, she chose to become a teacher instead as she viewed it as her calling. The small choices she made during her free time eventually led her to know what she truly wants. Likewise, there might be times wherein I feel lost, but I could always look back and view how far I've already come. I desire to keep going, to try new things, and to continue fulfilling my potential.

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Although Ongkiko took up a pre-med degree, she instead dedicated her life to becoming a public school teacher. After listening to the talk,  I felt the need to reevaluate my previous experiences to see if they falls in line with my goals for the future.

Her story inspired me to use my skills and talents to help those in need; to choose to be a loving person.

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The story of Sab Ongkiko inspired me to once again look and re-evaluate who I am and what God has equipped me with so that I can make a meaningful and substantial impact to the people around me. She reminds me that purpose and success isn't only founded on some material metric but it's also founded in being able to be there for the people and the community around you to collaboratively work towards lifting one another up. She also further inspires me because she leaned into her heart of service and her past experiences to be able to create meaningful and loving value to the people around her. I believe this inspires me because, as a person who's also experienced and grown in service of communities, churches, and schools, I too want to be able to find the ability to continue making meaningful change with my life moving forward.

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A desire that was reignited in me was the desire to serve communities and help form the less-fortunate youth. I've been involving myself the past few years in constant programs and missionary work through community visits, church development, catechism activities, and community feeding activities. This reminded me of my desire to be able to keep continuing this act of service and love towards communities and sectors that need it especially considering the lack of the ability to do these activities in the New Normal. I've personally found a lot of formation and compassion for my fellow people through these and this has reignited my desire to serve and be there for the partner communities that I've formed meaningful relationships with.

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Sab Ongkiko’s story inspired me as it showed that decision-making doesn’t always come from the big choices presented to us but from the little everyday decisions we make. As someone who always chooses the safest option, Ongkiko’s story serves as a wake-up call to me that we should not neglect the small decisions that we made because these are the decisions that we have done without questioning nor contemplating if we wanted to do it. Because at the end of the day, things that make us happy are the things that would make us stay and serve the people involved on that circle.

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Listening to Sab Ongkiko’s talk reignited my desire to be a woman for others. I was preoccupied with how to be successful in my chosen field that I forgot that serving the people is more important. It is indeed on the small things we can do to make a big difference that we all desire for our country.

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The talk by Sab Ongkiko made me realize that we do not control the path we choose, but we do choose what we follow. In her case it was about following her passion of being an educator and a person for the youth. Her example showed me that I don't have to have all the answers right away because it is almost impossible to control every situation that comes my way.

In a way, its about trusting that we make decisions that lead to the rightful path.

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I was able to relate a lot to her story since shortly before I entered college, I was also confused which was the right course. I loved her insight about already having chosen teaching through her previous small actions. It is through looking to the past that we can make sense of the present and see into the future. I also loved the reminder that the story doesn't end there. To love is a choice. To love everyday is a harder choice. However, those everyday decisions to love others in whatever we do is how we, in the end, choose to be a loving person. Just like her small actions and decisions of teaching in the past, our small decisions to love in everything we do is also what will remind us in the future to choose to love.

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What inspired me the most is how she ignored societal standards or expectations to pursue what she’s called for. Instead of reaching for glory and money, she chose good, first and foremost. Growing up, the people around me gave me advice on what course to take, what career to pursue, what to do when I grow up, and so on. Most of what I heard is “do this, you’ll earn a lot of money!” Because of people like Sabs Ongkiko, who’s an Ateneo alumna, I’m inspired more to follow my heart when it calls for the greater good, even if it won’t be the most money-making option.

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I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but one that provides solutions for the greater good and puts people as the main priority, not income. This talk reignited that desire within me.

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I was really inspired by what she said about there still being small decisions to make in our everyday, even after we've made one big decision or chosen a path to walk through. It's always been important for me to see life as a series of decisions that don't necessarily exclude me from other paths in my life. I think that it's still possible to choose one thing, while also embodying the values or choices that I may have made had I chosen another path. That's why it was so inspiring to hear how the small decisions that Sabs made after choosing to be a public school teacher was still so important to her and the loving nature she wanted to embody.

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Seeing her be so sure about the loving life that she wanted to live also made me think about the kind of live that I wanted to make for myself. It's easy to get bogged down by the details of it, so I guess the desire to prioritize what I want to prioritize was awakened more than anything else.

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After listening to the talk of Sabs Ongkiko, I took a moment to fully understand what was the message she was trying to tell us through her own personal story. The word that stuck to me the most was the word "panindigan" and the question "dito ba akong magiging mas mapagmahal?". I think there are times wherein I start second guessing myself, and tend to focus on what seems "easier" or less challenging because I get tired with everything going on in the world right now. That is where passion and purpose falls into place. It feels hard to find what truly makes us passionate if we aren't open to it. Sabs reignited the concept of putting passion driven purpose to make a difference in not only our lives, but the lives of those around us -- and maybe, they can do the same for those around them.

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Sabs Ongkiko's value for small decisions, which turned out to be the groundwork for who she wanted to be, is inspiring to me. I often neglect the tiny decisions I make daily, forgetting that with each decision I make, I am also determining which personal desires and values I will pursue. Those small decisions, taken altogether, shape the persons we will become - whether or not it is a person for others is something we must be aware of and mindful of, because choosing to be loving and unselfish is challenging and something that some people often overlook. It is, however, something that would be meaningful and fulfilling. To quote Mother Theresa, we cannot do great things in life but we can choose to do things with great love.

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After going through her talk, I was inspired by how wise she was in choosing to base her life-changing decisions not on the mere weighing of pros & cons, not based on the benefits she could get from either opportunities, nor the value she could get for herself. In contrast to the means through which people nowadays choose their paths in life, she based them off her decisions from the past, regardless of how seemingly simple and minute they were. Moreover, I was really inspired by how she made sure to take the magis route even after making her career path decision, ensuring that in each step she takes as a teacher, she imparts the values of love and compassion to her students. This reignited my desire to keep love and compassion in mind whenever I discern which paths I want to take in life, regardless of how long or short these journeys are.

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Sabs Ongkiko’s story inspired me to become more compassionate and loving towards others. Despite her humble background, she can still choose the more loving option in small ways, such as setting up the youth community during high school and teaching public school students during college, becoming a Jesuit volunteer after college, and a public school teacher now. In our capitalist society, we have grown to associate success with the salary that we get from our employers or business. In terms of material wealth, a public school teacher earns less than a doctor, the profession that Sabs could have gone to if she pushed through with her medical degree. However, she chose the more loving option and became a person for others. Sabs inspired me to redefine my notion of what “success” is. Success is not just about material wealth but also how much love you can give back to others.

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Sab Ongkiko's story reminds me that our passion can be aligned with helping other people, although it's not always obvious, the call to help our community seems like a natural response for us. Her human struggle inspired me. The difficulty between pursuing med school or becoming a teacher, and her reflection on what seemed like the obvious choice (med school because she had been working toward it her whole life) and the natural one (teaching, where she found herself becoming more devoted). Either choice she made would still help people but in different ways. I love that she chose to pursue what came natural to her, though not as honored as the other, to pursue her passion of teaching the youth.

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During this pandemic, it is easy for one to feel hopeless about the society that we live in. We have become practically numb to the injustices inflicted on our fellow Filipinos, as news reports count the number of daily COVID-19 cases steadily increasing. However, upon hearing Sabs Ongkiko’s story, it fueled me that the loving option is always around the corner, even in times of darkness and despair. The small choices that we make daily can determine how our outlook could be in the future. Sure, we cannot change anything about the current pandemic that we are happening, but we can control what we do during this time in our houses. With that, I was awakened to start doing little things that would help me become more compassionate and loving towards others.

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After hearing her story, I had to reflect on my future. Where do I see myself after college? Who do I see myself becoming? What role will I play in my community? I'm in a similar situation and I've put it at the back of my mind for a few years now, to become a regular corporate employee or pursue a career in education. I commend Sab for taking a courageous step towards a career that is not as revered, for choosing herself (desire) and the community over societal norms. I can't say that my decision has been swayed to pursue education but it did make me think more about the choices I will have to make once I graduate, that I do actually have control in which path I take, and that my decision matters and can make a difference.

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Lately, I have had my mind constantly wrapped around academics, internships, and organizations -- things that will get me ahead in life. I have always strived for excellence in my life, rationalizing the need to do "more" in order to feel accomplished. However, the talk made me realize that I had been confusing the purpose of doing "more" or embodying magis. Instead of seeking self-gaining excellence, I should be doing more to extend love. The line, "Na kapag nakaka-angat ka na... iangat ang iba," really humbled me. Here I am wanting to rise above the rest, yet my duty is to bring up people along with me.

Ongkiko set a great example of using God's blessings to be able to bless others, in return. I, honestly, am afraid that I could never follow through if God called me to do the same. But I aim to strive to be able to develop the same selflessness to be able to make sacrifices for people just as Ongkiko did. And wherever I end up, I commit to using my platform to show and encourage love.

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Being someone who has been a beneficiary of the service given by public school teachers from grade school to high school, I know how hard it is for someone who could have a promising future in the field of medicine to choose the path of being a public school teacher instead. However it really did occur to me that one's dreams are being built little by little from the small choices that we make - just like she never thought how she would not be a teacher but later on realized that people knew how she was always passionate with kids and their rights for education.

Her story has reminded me - were all the decisions, big or small, that I made the more loving option? Did I choose to do things for the greater good of the society? Will I be able to do that for my future?

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The desire that was reignited within me was to think of choices that are more loving both to myself and to the people that are around me. What are the more loving choices that I can do for my society? The past days, I have been very much discouraged by the things ongoing with the country that I often daydreamed of just leaving the country and save myself from the chaos. However seeing Ms. Ongkiko, I got reminded of my resolve when I applied for college - I asked the admissions team to help me achieve my dream of being a doctor that would be serving my fellow Filipinos, especially the marginalized and underserved.

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What struck me the most about Sabs Ongkiko's story was her decision to give up on being a doctor to pursue teaching. This was odd to me because it felt like doctors and teachers are in similar spots of offering aid to people, though in different ways of course, but I realized that I was only asking this question because of the notion I had that she was giving up a better future as a doctor. I realized that her story is one that is built around following one's own dream in life and finding the way through which one would be able to be the most satisfied with who they are, the story therefore inspires me to consider more closely what exactly I want from my life rather than what is expected of me.

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For someone who had a fair share of difficulty in choosing, I can relate with Sabs Ongkiko so much. If you'd ask me what I want to do or my life-long when I was a freshie, I'd say to make "healthcare for children accessible". Fast forward to now, where true, I still want to be a pediatrician, but I do recognize my other passions and advocacies like graphic design, sustainability, and public speaking to the point that they all mesh together. I want to make healthcare for children not only accessible, but also sustainable and visually approachable, and I'm inspired to choose the more loving option not only for my immediate sphere but for others as well during my journey to get there.

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This pandemic has been difficult for aspiring medical practitioners like me and I've seen and heard from close friends choosing not to push through medschool since they realized it's not meant for them and they realized another calling or path to make an impact. Like Sabs Ongkiko, I'm awakened to be more sensitive and conscious to the signs: my reactions, my capabilities, my likes and dislikes, and my small and big decisions, and to become courageous enough to follow the vocation He set me to do whether that be in this path I'm currently taking or another path. I'm also reignited to continue and be proud of my progress and growth in different aspects of my life, other than school and orgs: my service in CFC-YFC community.

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After listening to Sabs Ongkiko's talk, I was taken aback and made to think about my choices about the little things all the way to the more life-changing ones. There are those things I deeply regret, but all that I cannot change anymore so I need to focus on making good of what I have now. I was led to think about what I might be doing in the future and how it seems impossible to discover what I truly want to be doing or what I should be doing. I also realized how the choices I make for myself are not solely for myself as they can affect others as well. In that sense, I hope to be able to make choices that let me do more purposeful things for myself and others alike.

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After seeing the video, I truly admire Sabs Ongkiko's selflessness that made me realize that I have so much more to cultivate and learn in being one with my community. I believe that it is not just with that one snap of a finger and all will fall into place. It takes time and an open heart to little by little see the real significance of all the things that we do in life.  I can say that the "fire" to be of a helping hand to others, most especially to the ones in need, has been further ignited even though all of us are living in a challenging time like this. To be a lesser brother to all and to heed that call of service will always be the main drivers that urges me to treat others as much as I love and care myself. Thus, awakening that sense of minority in doing things that will forge a selfless "I" that knows how to think about the wellbeing of all.

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Ms. Sabs Ongkiko's talk showed me that choosing a vocation often means allowing both what you love and what you can share coexist. This story inspired me by telling me to be aware of all my actions and decisions, even the mundane ones. I personally still don't know what I want to be after college or put into a more macro scale, my vocation. But I think that, as early as now, I should look into retracing my steps and see where my decisions and intentions lie, whether it be in the classes I enjoy, the internships I apply for, or even the organizations I find myself most active in. By doing so, I feel like I will be able to see a direction in which my actions are leading me towards. Realizing one's vocation is not necessarily an easy or straight-forward path to take but I personally feel like you'll know what your vocation is once you feel it in the things you do, just as Ms. Ongkiko mentioned when making her small decisions.

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Just as I had mentioned, while writing the last padlock, I thought about the experiences I had and the decisions I made (both big and small). Of course, not all decisions are permanent and it will take some more realignment and reflection for me to truly admit what I want, which may be evidenced in my high school background—a STEM student who applied for Computer Science in all the colleges I applied to (except for ADMU), just to end up majoring in ME in college. What I can say for sure, however, is that through high school and college, I've ignited a passion for people-oriented leadership through instances of facilitation and member relations, a recurring theme present in the positions I hold and the organizations I am a part of and my intent to apply for a Strategic Human Resource Management minor.

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Her story made me step back a bit and distance myself, at least for a while, from everything material in my life. For a good few minutes it made me think of the question, "If money were out of the question, what would I be doing?". Her story has inspired me to dream big but simple at the same time. I've always been curious as to how passion is cultivated in one's life, and hearing her story, it is clear that the joy of being able to help other people and make them happy clearly contributes to one's satisfaction of doing something. She really makes you question your interpretation of "success", and as someone who is very much interested in art as well as business, it's making me think about how I can help people with both.

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Her story inspired me to make it a habit to consider other people when making life choices. It was selfless and brave of her to be an instrument of God's love by choosing to become a teacher instead who uplifts other people. Even though she took a different path in life, she didn't see it as wrong decision, but rather saw it as a way to be honed in accordance to God's calling. I found it astonishing that every action she did--consciously and unconsciously was actually making her grow to become a woman for and with others.

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While I'm enrolled in a business course, I feel like my biggest passion in life has always been creatively expressing myself, whether it be through drawing, writing, or composing music, or even just filming videos. Watching her inspired me to take a leap of faith and start taking my other passions (aside from big data and business) seriously. I realized that I become hesitant sometimes of pursuing creative tasks because I feel like it is not a good "investment" or it is not worth my time. However, listening to her made me realize that my work in art can potentially inspire a lot of people, and that realization motivates me to start.

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Her story reminded me of the importance of having a purpose, which serves the community, in life. Recently I have been feeling down and almost useless because of not being able to do the things that I want to do, but after thinking more about it, I haven't actually figured out what I really want to do and after listening to Sab's talk, I feel like I should ponder more on what I want to do along with the thought that I should be able to help my community too.

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The desire to figure out what it is I truly love and want to do, while also being of loving service to others was awakened in me. When I think of what I love, it's very self-centered in nature because I am usually only concerned with how my choice/s will benefit me. Now, I realize that my calling is something I both love and will be able to use to be of service to those around me. I also realize that one of the reasons why I fail to help others is because I am afraid of taking risks and leaving my (self-centered) comfort zone to explore more.

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Sab Ongkiko's story reminded me to not be afraid of going out of one's comfort zone, to not be afraid of being different from other people, and to always choose what you heart truly desires. Listening to her story made me think of what kind of person will I be in the future or like her, do I also get to inspire other people?

Just like her, I also want to be of service to others. And I think that it is only with compassion that we can turn our action, towards others, into care. Her story is really a reminder to always choose the more loving option and to always choose what your heart truly desires.

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Through her story, my desire to be a man for others was awakened. With all that's happening right now, showing care and compassion to other people already plays a big impact not just in their lives but also in our growth as humans. The concept of "pagpapakatao" even by doing the smallest things, reignited in me.

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For me, the story of Sabs Ongkiko served as a reminder that even in the smallest of things, these all would eventually lead us to know what our greater purpose in life is. She also inspired me to take a step back to reflect on the past decisions I have made and how these decisions have impacted not only my life but other people as well. This reignited my desire to discover the path that is truly meant for me while being able to be of loving service to others and to God.

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Sabs Ongkiko inspired me to ruminate on my motivations, actions, and way of living—are they are born and done out of love for God and others?—for the skills, contributions, and talents I have are futile if they are not lovingly utilized for the betterment of society.

Her message also reminded me to go beyond myself, for it is only then that I can understand what it means to be human—loving and journeying with others. I am therefore inspired to live not for myself, but for God and for the good of mankind, seeking to uplift them, help them, and love them.

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The desire to live a life beyond myself was reawakened. I now have this urgent desire to uplift the lives of those who are less privileged through the gifts that I have been blessed with. I hope to love actively and consciously, keeping God's unconditional and everlasting love in mind.

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In the past few years, I always stood by this one word that I believe encompassed by disposition towards the world—"Manindigan." This concerned actively involving myself in the things that matter for and with the people I love. This also meant often choosing the people again and again everyday in the same way Ms. Ongkiko chose the children and education every day. I like the part where she says it's difficult to be a loving person, to have to wake up everyday and choose to love the people even when it is much easier to be more selfish. Stretching yourself in order to uphold the people you love takes a great amount of sacrifice and is honorable in itself even if it sometimes feels thankless. Even so, it is also true that we become better people in the process of helping other people. We better our societies and the system and the people around us by being true to ourselves and serving our people. Listening to her speak reignited my disposition and it was a great source of recharging strength. Manindigan.

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Watching her story inspires me to continue perusing my passions and to choose a career that would allow me to make a fulfilling contribution to the world rather than satisfying other people's expectations. After watching Sabs Ongkiko's speech, I realize that her story resonates exactly what I'm currently going through as she also experience some conflicting life decisions during her college years before she finally peruse the path that allows her to use her passion to make a fulfilling contribution to the community.

People would asked me during my high school years what career do I want in the future, and I would answer "I want to be a Pulmonologist." Similar to Ongkiko, I went to Ateneo as a premed student under the Health Sciences program; however, I shifted to Environmental science a year later because I didn't meet Health Sciences minimum QPI and I thought it would be fun to try it out. Although I am currently using my program as a pre-med, as time went on, I'm slowly realize that despite liking what the medical field has to offer, I'm slowly realizing that I also very passionate with how the environmental field affects the health sector such as topics like environmental pollution and impact assessments. the funny thing is, I wanted to learn more about these topics more than the medical field. As a 4th year, my time in college is slowly coming to an end and I must choose a path by the beginning of 2023. If you ask me the same question again, my response would be indefinite compared to my fresh "high school graduate" self. I hope that when the time comes, I would make the right decision and the right sacrifices with no regrets.

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Sabs Ongkiko's story inspires me to not be afraid of life's possibilities and God's path for me – it reminds me to be open to stepping out of my comfort zone. At this point in time, all, if not most, of what I've achieved academically my life revolve around science and service. That said, although I suppose I'm building myself for a career in such (specifically becoming a doctor), I am still greatly overwhelmed by it all. I often ask myself: Do I really want this? Is it worth it? Am I capable and will I be able to handle it?

While becoming a doctor may seem dreadful to me at the moment, God has given me the opportunity to look at other career paths that are involved in healthcare but are not limited to being a doctor. Going back, Sabs encountered an obstacle which gave her the opportunity to look at service in a new light. As such, she then followed her dream and became a loving teacher instead of a doctor. In my case, I think whether I become a doctor or stick to a career in Psychology, I would still be able to serve a sector in society, thus allowing me to achieve my own dream of being of service to others. Ultimately, she inspired me to look deeper into what I want to achieve in life while being mindful of keeping an open-mind towards new possibilities and challenges I may encounter as I move forward in my own journey.

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The idea that resonated with me the most from Sabs Ongkiko's story was her focus on youth and education and how we should be united in achieving a common goal for society. During these times of technological advancements, we are often blinded by how social media can portray success and fulfillment — these steer us away from what may truly matter to us. Her story serves as a reminder to understand that we are in a race with ourselves and not with others, that hopefully, we become servants towards society rather than slaves of it.

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Sabs Ongkiko inspired me to choose the path that leads to service to those you care about the most. She did not know that her heart was in serving the youth and education, but upon realizing this, she knew that becoming a public school teacher is the right choice. It made me think if being a management student is truly the right path for me. Being a student activist, becoming a future business owner seems very well off course. But I think with the heart that is for service, everything can be done for the betterment of the community.

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The desire reignited in me is to be able to serve the people more. Despite being able to study in a prestigious school, she still chose to teach at a public school aside from a private school which would definitely land a better salary for her. It made me remember to keep in mind those who are the least, the last, and the lost whenever I serve the people. I someday hope that more opportunities to serve others would be given to me to fulfill this reignition.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko inspired me to offer the best version of myself to the people around me. It has allowed me to question myself how I should live my life in the spirit of Magis. Like Sabs Ongkiko, I started to reflect upon the decisions I’ve already made and her story has also taught me a new way of approaching future decisions. In every decision I make I must always ask myself if this choice would bring goodness to my life. In order for me to offer the best of myself to others, to become a person-for-others, I must do so in a way that I would be able to help lift others up with love.

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The desire that was awakened in me was the desire to know that I’ve made a difference in someone else’s life. As someone who finds joy in serving others, it would be truly heartwarming to hear that I’ve changed someone’s life in a good way. Now, I realize that I must continue to seek magis in my every day experiences, showing more love and action for others.

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Ma’am Ongkiko’s story is a reminder that each and every one of us is capable of doing more and being more. Her story reflects how our small decisions can create great impact to the lives of others. By living for others, she was able to bring greater value to her own life while uplifting those around her. By living for others, she was able to make the most out of her talents and passion. Through this perspective, I am personally reminded of the potential value my decisions can create for others. Her story also is also an invitation to life selflessly as it is an opportunity to be genuinely happy.

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Her story allowed me to recognize the value of my community involvement during my younger days. This led me to recall my reason for participating as a kid in the first place. I was reminded of the childlike and simplistic desire to help one person. Now I am left with a challenge to bring back and act upon this old and simple motivation.

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I think my desire to get my life together and find purpose that would benefit not only myself, but others as well, was awakened. I want to create positive change and influence those around me towards what is right as well. This could be done possibly though my platform as a future woman in the business field to empower people to use business as a way to lift up those who cannot. Finally, I want to be happy and contented with my life and everything I have done to live it

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After watching and hearing the story of ms. Sabs a realization that came into my mind was that I as well experienced a small decision made by me during high school helped shape me to become the person I am right now and even have a positive impact to the lives of my ex teammates. The video brought me back to the time when I chose to join a different club and not just go to the same club as my barkada, at first I thought that it was going to be the wrong decision to make but then as soon as club activites started I was then able to create a new bond in which had a give and take exchange as during my stay with the club I was able to learn new things from my teammates as well as help them grow more as a person which made me realize that my decision to join a club I really was interested in was one of the best decisions I have made so far in my life.

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I've always heard from inspirational talks and books that one's life purpose is the intersection between what we love, what we are good at, and what the world needs. As much as this made sense to me, I never really understood how one can find his purpose. Talks and books always make the process of finding one's purpose and epiphany - a single life-changing moment. Sabs Ongkiko's talk diverts from this trend and has reminded me that it is indeed the little things that matter.

While milestone life decisions are important, these more often than not stem from the everyday decisions we make and how those minute decisions formed our self-hood. Ongkiko's talk reminded me to be more aware of the decisions I make in the everyday - to be aware of what I truly value in making those decisions. The talk has made me realize that finding one's purpose or vocation is not a single moment - rather, a continuous process of learning and listening to one's heart and society's pulse.

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For me, I was awakened to be more aware of the decisions I make and to be more critical in looking at what values I consider behind these decisions. Like what Ongkiko has shown, there is a reason behind our decisions that we are sometimes unaware of. I think it is important for me to be more evaluative of my decisions to really understand what I desire.

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There is definitely a purpose and a mission for all of us. While this calling may be obvious to us, Sab Ongkiko reminds us that we must be brave enough to take the first step to pursue it and to see it through. Many people will talk about how to find our advocacy and our passion, but they rarely talk about the courage that is needed to remain in that purpose. From this, I'm inspired to grow that courage to accept and to embrace whatever plan God might have for me, because I know that it can only be for the common good and to uplift other people.

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I'm more determined to pursue what I love for the right reasons and to imbue it with Magis--to go beyond what is asked of me and beyond what I might be used to. I want to be able to do something meaningful, but I know that it has to start with my own decisions, and not just from the opportunities that come my way.

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I've personally never been someone to think of others more than myself. Growing up, I've always been this person that was more self-reliant and self-centered in many aspects of my life, whether it was in academics, opportunities, well-being, and the likes. It's been something that I've recognized in the past, and what I'm also working to improve on for the past years.

Given this, seeing Sab dedicate her profession to helping out other students in public-schools is something I truly admire. In the past I've thought about how my career and vocation would align to suit my interests, but because of Sab I now find myself questioning how my pursuits can help others other than myself. I hope that in the coming weeks, her story (and the lessons from this class) will help paint that picture more clearly.

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Actually hearing someone willing to pursue their passion without any regrets is truly amazing, especially when her passion involves other people other than herself. She has found her purpose and continues to fulfill it happily. Her talk reminded me of the concept of ikigai where her passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersects with each other and therefore, having a purpose in life. From her past experience, she was able to determine what she truly wanted to accomplish in life. To be honest, I am completely lost as it has been a long time that I get to reflect so deeply. I know that I want to help others but in what ways have I done this so far and how can I continue to do this in the future? Her method of looking back to my past actions have helped me piece back together my "hows" and "whys" in life and what kind of person I want to be.

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When I was 7 years old, I took it upon myself to teach our yayas and drivers basic English and Math skills that I learned in school. Although some of these lessons were basic, they were willing to learn and listen to me.

Watching Sabs Ongkiko's video reminded me of those days. It awakened my desire and willingness to pursue my childhood advocacy of education. Although my personal advocacies have shifted towards environmentalism and animal welfare, this reminded me of something personal and innate that I've been working on for a long time.

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Her story inspires me because she was able to identify what she truly loved and enjoyed doing and transformed it into her career. I believe not everyone is able to do that and I think that alone is very inspiring. Hopefully we all get to grow more aware of ourselves and our capabilities so that we can serve our community just like Sabs.

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She has inspired me to be more attuned to what I truly want and what my calling is in life. When Sabs Ongkiko encouraged her audience to use their talents and intelligence to help others and the community, I could feel strongly that she was speaking from experience regardless of whether or not I knew of how she decided to pursue teaching.
I have also been at a crossroads over being in a pre-med and a pre-law course and I was concerned over which path to take because my family presented them as my only options. Her story reminded me that I should not be pursuing a path just because it is what is expected from me, but I should be chasing after the path that makes me feel the most fulfilled, especially since it is important for people pursuing med or law to remember that at their core their professions are meant to serve those who are in need of help. She helped me think more deeply on what kind of impact I want to make to others around me, and how I don't have to limit myself to those two options.

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I feel like her story really reignited my spirit of intentionality in all my actions. I have been on autopilot for so long, and perhaps I was doing tasks and taking up roles with nothing more beyond a shallow purpose. While studying my modules can be tedious, I can now better see its purpose on a wider scale, and I can motivate myself more by reminding myself that studying in school is meant to help me achieve what I want in life beyond graduation. My orgwork means more beyond something to put on my CV, as I feel a stronger need to pay attention on the advocacies I am taking a part of and understanding how my work can impact chosen sectors.

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Because we are in a pandemic, I had decided that focusing on my studies and graduating college is the best course of action that I am able to do to contribute to society. However, having heard Sabs' story and looking back to my past, I realized that there are decisions that I can do at my age that can help create an impact to the community. While this may still be minuscule, these serves as a foundation to a bigger purpose that I have yet to find out. In short, I don't have to wait after college to become a person-for-others because I may have been trying to become that person since I was young and having regained my vision, I want to do whatever I can to become that person I want to be right now, even with the current online setting that we are in.

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Her story inspired me to look for my calling by reflecting on the small decisions I made in the past and hopefully use that calling in service of other people, to be a more loving person. I found how she found her calling beautiful as it is something that was genuine. What she said in her talk about vocation and how to reach it was so beautiful, I may go back to this video every now and then in case I got lost along the way.

Thank you for this. :)

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When Sabs mentioned the impact of the small decisions to the big decision leading to the calling or the vocation, I immediately remembered the times I chose to go on trips (spontaneous or not) to new places, especially when it's related to arts. I remembered the times I felt like life flew through me again when I discover a well-composed, emotional song. There were times where, instead of reading important readings (sorry hehe 😅), I chose to check out the new songs in the market or look for more information about something that I saw earlier.

With this, I think one of my callings is related to the arts or music.

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I find it inspiring that even despite the many people that saw teaching as a "downgrade" to the many opportunities she could have taken, she did not let it sway her away from the passion she had within her all along. It is easy to get swayed where the big money lies, but Sabs Ongkiko stayed true to what she loved and pursued a career in it.

Another inspiring thing I observed was the growth mindset she instilled in herself for her career. In her talk, she mentioned the continuous pursuit of excellence and to embody love amongst her peers and students. Having a growth mindset is very important to actualize the potential we have in each of us.

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Despite her initial trajectory and the many voices that questioned her decision to go to public teaching, she stayed true to herself and her passions.

I want to be able to instill in myself the same mindset of Sabs of staying true to one's self. I believe that with the right people around me and knowing the importance of self-love can help me live authentic to my true self.

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After watching Sabs Ongkiko's video, I desire to always choose the more loving option, whether it's a small decision or big decision, because I believe that every decision I make has an impact on other people, hence I should choose the decision for the common good.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko inspired me not only inspired me to be a loving person, but it also encouraged me to look back at the small decisions I've made to find out if there is a pattern in hopes to find out what I truly desire. As of right now, one of my desire is to pursue a career in business, but like Sabs Ongkiko said, our story is still ongoing. What I desire right now may change in a few years, but one of my desire that will not change is to be a more loving person by always choosing the more love option and discerning the greater good in every small and big decision I make.

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After watching this video, one desire reignited in me is to be a man for others. The quote, "One step in the right direction is better than a hundred years of thinking about it." inspires me to do my best to help people in need. It may be as simple as donating to a charity or just being able to listen and understand people's problems. While I know my choices are just small and simple, at least it is one step in the right direction. This video has taught me to step out of my comfort zone, and I plan to do this in my NSTP program. I want to use my talents and skills to help marginalized communities.

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Sabs' story inspired me to look into my future more and how I can direct it to be not only impactful for myself but also to others. Her story made me reflect more on what mission should I pursue in the future, especially now that my college life will end in two years. She made me realize to look more into the little things that I love doing for my community, and realistically see if I can pursue these as a career that will make me feel fulfilled and happy.

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Perhaps what had been reignited in me is the desire to be a better person for others. For the past year, I can admit that I have hit a plateau in terms of self improvement, as I always find myself settling to the status quo. Sab's video made me realize the importance of stepping out of my comfort zone and enduring the difficulties that come with it in order to open myself to have other people journey with me in my life.

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I found Sabs Ongkiko’s willingness to pursue her passion for education and the youth and indefinitely leave the path she had already begun carving of becoming a doctor truly astonishing. As opposed to materialistic possessions and the amount of potential future opportunities, her deciding factor was way beyond herself. She wanted to pursue where she could be of more loving service to others. I found her story very inspiring, as it takes sheer bravery to veer away from what you’ve told and believed yourself to love, chase, and dream of becoming.

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Sam Ongkiko made me realize the importance of noticing the little decisions we make to discover what career path we really want to pursue in life. Afterwards, we should use our talents and skills to help other people instead of our own gains.

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The story of Sabs Ongkiko was actually initially confusing to me. If I look at the times I was happiest with small decisions, it would be helping people in ways no other people can or care to do. By heart I want to be a psychiatrist or therapist but my path is towards becoming an environmental consultant. But thinking again, I love doing things most people won't do. These days, it's following what your loved ones tell you and what will be most practical for you in the future regardless of what you want. In the end I'm still inspired to stay on my current course.

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My current course to be an environmental consultant was initially challenged but in the end, it was reinforced. This is because making a big decision in life is not only based on the small decisions you made leading up to it but also based on the future/end result of the decision you make. Sabs Ongkiko's story reminded me of why I am in the course I am in and it isn't purely about what I want. It is about something that endures beyond desires and transcends the temporary.

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Her story inspired me to consider the bigger picture and take into account the needs of the community over my self-interests. I think too often I get caught up with my own future and how I can find a way to succeed. However, the thing is that there is much more going around me that I ever think of, and that it's almost as if I've put on blinders towards those things. It inspired me to be a better person for others, and to think of how my actions can not only help me moving forward, but how it can help others as well.

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Her story inspired me to introspect myself more and ask questions about what I truly want. After hearing her story, I found quite true that the small decisions in life shape our conviction in choosing the bigger decisions such as vocation and career.

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Sab Ongkiko's story reminds me to remain grounded in my morals and along my journey, I should celebrate the small wins because as small as it seems now, they have significant impacts on me in the future.  Her story shows me that the actions and decisions I make now will have significant impacts in the future, not only for myself but for the people around me as well. Sab Ongkiko's dedication to service and love for others restores hope in me that there are more people like her who continuously work for the betterment of society and others. Amid the pandemic, it was difficult to find meaning and purpose in the activities I was doing. It was also difficult to be hopeful as it seemed that disaster after disaster kept striking us but there are stories like Sabs' reminds us to remain hopeful and be inspired by her story so we can try to take on a path similar to hers.