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19/12/2025

𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗱𝗱𝘀: 𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

Success often hides the unseen battles like personal struggles, failures, and sacrifices quietly endured along the way. The road to achievement is rarely smooth; it is shaped by hardships that test resilience and character. People stumble, cry, and fail—but what defines humanity is the refusal to give up.

Yoly Unos’ life is a powerful testament to success forged through struggle. Born into a modest family, she was the youngest and the only daughter among her siblings. Though they were not wealthy, she was raised with immense love and care. That comfort, however, began to change in August 2015, when she set out to take control of her life on her own.

Filled with excitement and curiosity about the future, Yoly entered Benguet State University (BSU) as a forestry student. Like many young dreamers, she believed determination would be enough. Yet, life soon revealed challenges she never imagined facing.

"𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞". Yoly received financial and emotional support from her family.

“My aunt gave me a salary of ₱3,000 every month, and that was a big help,” she shared. “When my family visited, they brought rice and a little cash.” However, along with this support came expectations, especially from her mother, who would often ask,
“Aye, when will you finish your studies?”

The pressure weighed heavily on her. Unfortunately, she channeled it in a negative direction.

In February 2019, at just 20 years old and in her fourth year of college, Yoly discovered she was pregnant. Pregnancy fatigue forced her to drop her subjects, and fear and shame kept her from going home. She remained in La Trinidad, Benguet, while her cousin informed her parents of the news.

After giving birth, Yoly returned to her parents’ home to recover and continue her studies through Online Distance Learning (ODL) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Becoming both a student and a mother reshaped her world overnight.

Balancing motherhood and academics proved overwhelming. Beyond parenting responsibilities, she struggled with unreliable internet access. There were times she could not submit exams on time, but she remained grateful for understanding professors who showed compassion during her difficult circumstances.

Her once carefree youth was replaced by responsibility, exhaustion, and uncertainty, but also by a growing strength she never knew she had.

"𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐝𝐝𝐬". Face-to-face classes brought another set of challenges.

“I’m always late, but I have to make it work,” she admitted. She often took multiple rides just to reach campus, sacrificing sleep to keep up with her responsibilities.

“I prioritized my tasks and made sacrifices. I cooked, cleaned, and cared for my kids, then studied at night when they’re asleep,” she shared. Her days began before sunrise preparing meals, getting her children ready for school, and commuting long distances.

“I relied on the kindness of others to get me through,” Yoly said.

“My teachers are understanding, and my family is supportive. But it’s not easy.”

When asked how she copes, she smiled gently. “I pray a lot, and I remind myself why I’m doing this—for my family and for my future.”

After three years of hardship, perseverance paid off. Yoly graduated from college, passed the board examination, and is now a professional Forester.

Her story reflects the reality of many students who became mothers while pursuing their dreams. The phrase “I can do it” may seem simple, but it holds immense power. Saying it does not signal weakness—it reveals determination, courage, and self-belief.

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾 125: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙎𝘿𝘾)

12/12/2025

Research shows that technologies in the green and blue economies - particularly those related to agriculture and fisheries - remain underutilized at the community level (Haque, 2025). Despite their proven benefits, many of these innovations still fail to reach the farmers, fishers, extension workers, and local institutions that need them most.

To address this persistent gap in technology diffusion, we can harness the power of digital tools to ensure that science-based innovations are accessible and within reach of grassroots stakeholders.

If you want to learn more about the webinar and how it served as a key player in technology diffusion, watch the video below.

𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐧
Master in DevCom
2nd Year
Open University-Benguet State University

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙬-𝙩𝙤 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾231 (𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖) 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙈𝘿𝘾) 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮-𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮.

11/12/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬
𝑩𝒚 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒂 𝑩. 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒕

𝐀 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
Krizle E. Galino, an 22-year-old from Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, carries a story that reflects courage, resilience, and unwavering determination. From an early age, she was thrust into situations that demanded maturity far beyond her years. Life tested her with abandonment, financial hardship, and responsibilities many adults would struggle to bear. Yet, through every challenge, Krizle found strength in her family, her talents, and her dreams for a better future.

Her life changed dramatically when she was only five. She witnessed her father walk away and start a new life without them. The emotional wounds ran deep, but her mother’s quiet resilience became the anchor that kept their family afloat. With no steady income and no support from her father, her mother worked tirelessly, often relying on the kindness of friends and relatives just to survive.

When her father returned years later, his reappearance brought a mix of hope, confusion, and pain. Despite everything, the family chose forgiveness, hoping to rebuild trust and unity, even if it was fragile.

As financial challenges persisted, young Krizle refused to be a passive observer. At just 12, she worked cleaning cafeterias and stores. Later, she moved to Baguio to work as a maid, enduring loneliness and physical exhaustion. Still, she persevered. When the pandemic struck and limited her opportunities, she discovered refuge in her lifelong passion art. Through painting and drawing, she not only earned income but also shared her talent by teaching others.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭
Fueled by her dreams, Krizle applied to the University of Baguio’s Fine Arts program. But despite her dedication, she faced a painful rejection that shook her confidence. With the encouragement of a true friend and her own inner strength, she slowly returned to her art, rediscovering the passion she once feared she had lost.

She said, “Being an artist has helped me in many ways, not just personally but also financially. My skills opened opportunities for extra income, especially during times when I needed it the most. Whenever someone requested a custom piece, I would create and sell mural paintings, canvas artworks, and even assist with various school projects that required artistic design. These small commissions became a steady sideline that supported my daily needs.”

“My artistry also connected me to people who appreciated creativity. Some parents even hired me to tutor their children, teaching them basic drawing techniques, color theory, and other foundational art skills. Through these tutoring sessions, I realized that being an artist isn’t just about creating,it’s also about sharing what you know and inspiring others. In many ways, art became both my passion and a practical source of support, allowing me to grow while helping others at the same time.

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾 125: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙎𝘿𝘾)

11/12/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒
𝐁𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂. 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠-𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐭

JOURNEY
In 2024, Clarence Lobeda made the painful choice to leave college. The decision grew out of a quiet, mounting struggle: mental health challenges that made coursework, social life, and everyday tasks feel overwhelming. He withdrew inward instead of reaching out for help, and eventually returned to Atok, where he sought work at Northern Blossom Flower Farm a familiar place that would quietly become the first step in his recovery.
Northern Blossom was already part of Clarence’s story. He had worked there part-time in high school and kept it as a side job during college to help with expenses. Going back full-time felt like coming home to something steady. As a tour guide and farmhand, he spent his days among bright rows of flowers, drifting mountain fog, and the slow, reassuring rhythm of rural life, and in that setting he began to feel a small, steady ease return.

STRUGGLES ALONG THE WAY
The road to healing was uneven. The same difficulties that pushed him out of school followed him back home: attendance at work was inconsistent, and some days he could barely manage to show up. Guiding visitors demanded warmth and presence even when he felt disconnected, turning simple interactions into emotional labor. Those tensions revealed that recovery would require patience rather than quick fixes.

RECOVERY AND ROUTINE
Still, the farm offered a gentle path forward. The daily routines of tending plants and the quiet beauty of the landscape gave Clarence space to breathe. Support from coworkers and the predictable tasks of farm life allowed him to rebuild at his own pace. Each day he worked or guided a tour became a small act of repair, helping him regain confidence and trust in himself.

GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS
Clarence’s immediate focus is practical: earning enough to support himself while slowly opening up to new experiences. He dreams of traveling across the Philippines, exploring places beyond the mountains of his hometown. Those plans are more than ambitions; they are signs of renewal and a belief that he can shape a future through steady effort.

ADVICE FOR OTHERS
Clarence’s message to anyone facing similar struggles is simple: pause, breathe, and take stock of what you’ve already done. Mistakes are not failures but opportunities to adjust course. Sometimes the most effective approach is to move slowly, think carefully, and give yourself the time and space to heal.

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾 125: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙎𝘿𝘾)

11/12/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦
𝑩𝒚 𝑱𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑫. 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒐

‎ 𝐀 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲

Lea Daongan is a farmers child. She’s been going to farm since she a child. From the time she could lend a hand, she spent school breaks working alongside her parents. Now with her own family, the farm continues to be their own main source of income and sustenance.

𝐀 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, a 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

Life in their humble home revolved around the five of them: her husband, herself, and their three children—a Grade 8 student, a Grade 4 pupil, and their energetic three-year-old. There days are defined by simplicity and resourcefulness. Her husband’s green thumb provides our staple food; he cultivates rice that feeds us for the better part of the year.

To supplement their meals and income, they also grow a small patch of vegetables for their neighbors to buy. They are also raising pigs, which often covers school supplies and unforeseen expenses. While her husband takes on carpentry gigs when available, she does online selling too. It’s a modest life, but through faith and hard work, they ensure their children are well-fed and cared for, hopeful that that efforts will lead them to a more secure future.

“Farming is a gamble, sometimes you are blessed with a good harvest and fair prices other times bankrupt. You have to be constantly prepared for what ever outcome maybe. Resources are always needed for plant diseases and fertilizer and unexpected expenses. And of course we should expect calamities to come because we cannot avoid them. We need to be prepared for this kind of situations.”

“Our crops are suffering damage and it’s incredibly frustrating. A major challenge is understanding the changing needs of our plants due to climate change. Traditional methods aren’t always effective anymore, so we need to learn new techniques and adopt to these new conditions.”

She ended, “As I look to my future my plan is to stay vigilant and connected, seeking support from experts and fellow farmers. I am committed to exploring and adopting new techniques and methods to improve efficiency and sustainability. Above all, I will remain in my faith seeking divine guidance and support. This combination of knowledge, innovation and faith will help me build a resilient and thriving farm.”

*𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑫𝑬𝑽𝑪 125: 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔, 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝒎𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓𝒔, 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 (𝑩𝑺𝑫𝑪)

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09/12/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰: 𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒘 𝑷. 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐝: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬
Jocelyn's life changed forever when her husband passed away suddenly, leaving her and their three kids struggling with a deep sense of shock and confusion. In an instant, the normal routines of their lives were disrupted, and Jocelyn found herself facing a tough new reality on her own.

The sadness was heavy on her heart, but from this pain, a remarkable strength began to emerge.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
By 2016, Jocelyn took on the role of a single parent, a shift that was both emotionally and practically challenging. Balancing her own grief with the needs of her children—who ranged from a lively toddler to a teenager going through adolescence—was a huge task.

Each day was filled with uncertainty, yet Jocelyn remained determined to move forward for her family's sake. She stepped into the role left by her husband, handling everything from managing the household budget to dealing with complicated legal matters, all to provide stability amid the chaos.

𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰
Transforming her grief into a source of love, Jocelyn dedicated her energy to her kids, making sure their daily routine included warm home-cooked meals, fun school activities, and a caring environment. She aimed to lift their spirits and create a home where laughter could thrive, even with the sadness lingering beneath the surface.

Over time, Jocelyn learned to manage her emotions, choosing to rise above the waves of sorrow that tried to pull her under.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫: 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡
Throughout this tough journey, her faith in God acted as a guiding light, helping her through the darkest moments. Even when friends kindly suggested she consider remarrying to ease her loneliness, Jocelyn chose to rely on her own strength. Her children, each with their own special qualities and challenges, became her most significant source of inspiration, and together, they formed a strong bond built on love and resilience.

𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Today, Jocelyn stands proud of her perseverance. Despite the many challenges she has faced, she greets each new day with determination, taking confident steps forward with her children.

Her story is a powerful example of resilience and the transforming power of love, showing that it is possible to find peace and hope for a fresh start, even in the most challenging times.

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾 125: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙎𝘿𝘾)

06/12/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡: 𝐀 𝐂𝐮𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲
𝑩𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒛𝒆𝒆 𝑨. 𝑻𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒐

Meet Chean, a cm laude graduate of Benguet State University who has demonstrated that perseverance and hard work can result to success even in the face of financial hardships.

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
Chean was raised in a small town with lack of resources and opportunities. Despite their financial struggles, her parents, who were both public school teachers, placed a high priority on education. While her father is supporting them, Chean’s mother had to work several jobs to provide for her family, frequently putting her daughter’s education ahead of her own needs.

𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Despite facing significant financial difficulties, Chean stood out as a standout student, leading her high school journey as valedictorian, an achievement that earned her a prestigious full scholarship to study business administration at Benguet State University. Throughout her college years, Chean excelled academically, maintaining a flawless GPA while also actively participating in various voluntary activities and community service initiatives, showcasing her exceptional leadership skills and commitment to social responsibility.

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬
However, Chean’s path to success was not without its challenges. During her junior year, her family’s financial struggles worsened when her mother lost her job, placing an even greater burden on Chean to support her loved ones.

She took on the challenge, multitasking on her academic responsibilities with freelance work and part-time jobs, all while keeping her sights set on her goals. Rather than allowing these obstacles to ruined her progress, Chean drew inspiration from them, giving energy to determination to succeed and create a better future for herself and her family.

Through her unwavering persistence, Chean continued to succeed, setting a shining example of resilience and dedication. Chean’s unwavering diligence ultimately paid off when she received recognition for her outstanding community service and academic excellence ,lead up in her graduation cm laude.

Overwhelmed with gratitude for the sacrifices her parents had made, Chean was touched by their presence at her graduation ceremony, happy with pride as they celebrated her achievement.

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝
Through her journey, Chean learned invaluable lessons about resilience, tenacity, and the transformative power of education, which she believes is a potent instrument for breaking the cycle of poverty and unlocking opportunities.

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬
Driven by her passion for creating positive change, Chean aspires to pursue a career in social entrepreneurship, focusing on the economic and educational empowerment of underprivileged populations.

Her long-term goal is to establish a nonprofit organization that provides mentorship, scholarships, and support to disadvantaged youth, equipping them with the skills and resources necessary to succeed and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

By doing so, Chean aims to pay it forward, making a meaningful impact on the lives of others while staying true to her values and beliefs.

𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Never give up on your dreams, she says.

“Education is a privilege, and it’s worth fighting for. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, and never be afraid to ask for help.” Chean’s tale is proof of the strength of will and the value of education in overcoming hardship.

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾 125: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙎𝘿𝘾)

06/12/2025

𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡
𝑩𝒚 𝑲𝒖𝒓𝒕 𝑪𝒚𝒓𝒖𝒔 𝑩. 𝑶𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒐

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞
When her mother got sick, financial problems hit their family so she had to act fast. Working while studying is not easy but it was not her choice. She realized that her challenges had a purpose making her feel journey more meaningful.

“My motivation in working was my family, we were unfortunate that my mom faced an illness, it pushed me to persevere,” she said.

When things got better, she did not stop working. She said that it’s already normal for her to work because she wants to gain more experiences in life.

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬
As a working student, she needed to follow a strict schedule and self-discipline. She sorts out what matters most each day, her assignments, her heavy projects and the like.

The hardest part is when she needed to take days off just to finish her work and to look after her younger siblings. She admits that was the hardest time but she didn’t do it alone because her relatives especially her church community stepped in to make all the difference.

“My perseverance, patience, and skills are important but with God, I am able to hurdle all these challenges.”

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞
She had to learn how to pause before feeling overwhelmed.

“At some point, it all creeps in, and I become drained”, she admits.

In such times, she seeks God, and spends time with loved ones to rest.

Still, it’s not a perfect balance for her because she misses out on hanging out with friends and family but then her health’s taken a hit, too. She had to compromise dates with her friends. This is to catch up with sleep because right now, she is experiencing piriformis syndrome from weight gain and a poor lifestyle.

𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Working while studying is already hard to balance and sometimes you tend to forget about yourself. Thanks to her faith in herself and in God, discipline, and for the people who support her she keeps on moving forward, even with a time management schedule in work and to study, she had found a space for what matters most in her life that includes her family, growth, and taking care of herself.

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾 125: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙎𝘿𝘾)

06/12/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞: 𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧
𝑩𝒚 𝑰𝒂𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒖𝒍 𝑪. 𝑳𝒖𝒊𝒔

This is a story of a grandmother who raised her family with unwavering dedication. A mother to three sons and two daughters, she made it to a point that her children would know the value of every penny. She is my grandmother.

Years later, her efforts bore fruit as her sons and daughters finally graduated from college.

In 2003, when my parents had me, my father initially planned to go abroad for better work opportunities. However, my mother insisted on going instead. With a heavy heart, my grandmother accepted the decision and became the primary caregiver to her grandchild who was then just three years old. To provide for me, she worked at the local market in Baguio City. She worked tirelessly, ensuring I had everything I needed.

As my Grade 6 graduation approached, I mustered the courage to ask my mother to march with me, but she refused. My grandmother, however, instantly accepted. She was there, beaming with pride, for my elementary graduation and again for my high school commencement at BENHS Wangal, filling the void left by my mother’s years-long absence.

After graduating high school, my grandmother asked if I would consider taking the entrance exam for the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA). I declined, explaining my desire to pursue a college degree. She fully supported my decision, always encouraging me with powerful words.

She would often remind me:

“Simsimpaem ti eskwelam tapno nu malpas ka ket maka birok ka ti nasayaat nga trabahom ken kayat ko nga shak tun ti mangi marcha knyam nu graduation mo ti college.” Her words became my anchor, reinforcing the necessity of focusing on my education.

This year, shortly before she passed away, I finally understood the depth of her life’s struggles. She reflected on the past, saying,

“Haanak nga naka graduate ken hanak naka eskwela ngem mayat ti byiag idi ta dayta 20 pesos nga balun da papam kn uncle mo ket adu gatangen na.”

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞
In her continuous journey of sacrifice, she never stopped working. However, her work selling vegetables was not without challenges. On some days, she had few customers, and others were slow to pay. Every peso she earned went directly to my tuition and allowance.

Seeing her struggle, I told her, “Lola ag birokak trabaho tapno hanka marigatan dita market tapno kaskas ano ket ada mt ti pang gastos ko ti bagik.”

When the pandemic hit in 2020 and 2021, my grandmother insisted on going home to our province in Tublay. There, she maintained her routine, but shifted to farming. She would plant chili (bell pepper), anthurium, and other crops to sell through orders. The strenuous labor of planting and tending the fields began to take a heavy toll. Her legs and waist were severely affected, making it difficult for her to walk.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞
On her final days, she told me: “Now that you know how hard life is, you still need to focus on your study and finish it because you need to find a better and proper work to support yourself.”

She also said: “Tuladem da uncle ken aantim nga naka-eskwela ket adan ti trabaho da nga nasayaat, tapno nu adan to ti aldaw nga adan to trabahom ken pamilyam adan to ti ipakan mo knyada nga nagapo dita in lingling etam ken han nga nagapo ti loko nga aramid.”

These powerful words got me thinking that I have to ensure that I will focus on my studies and to fulfill her wish that I will finish my college education.

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾 125: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙎𝘿𝘾)

06/12/2025

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦
𝑩𝒚 𝑽𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊 𝑷. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒐

People often find themselves in the crossroads of life. And sometimes, life gets harder when we think we aren’t doing what we’re supposed to do. But even in our lowest moments, God steps in and shows us a better way. Ken’s story is one of falling, learning, and finding hope again through God’s direction.

𝐖𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒
It was year 2015-2017 when Ken began his academic journey at Benguet State University (BSU), where he studied Agriculture during his first and second year in college. But as he progressed in his studies, he realized his heart was set on a different path.
Determined to pursue a career as a police man, he transferred to Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) to take up Criminology in year 2018. However, life outside the classroom soon took a toll. Ken admitted that during his time at CCDC, he began to misuse his allowances and tuition fees on drinking liquors and gambling.

“Imbis ag-eskwela ak gamin idi ket awan, bulakbol inararamid ko,” he confessed, acknowledging the period of distraction that eventually led him to drop out of school.

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐒
When he dropped out of school, he try to find employment, thankfully he got accepted as a security guard. Over the next two years, he served at DSWD Wangal and Veniz Apartment along General Luna Road. His job allowed him to regain direction and discipline but came back in his old ways. Instead of saving money, he use this for his vices, drinking alcohol and gambling.

𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄
In 2020, at the height of the COVID 19 pandemic causing mass unemployment Ken return home to Kapangan disappointed.
“Narigat gayam ti haan nga ag skwela nu amok lng kuma idi pinatik t bagbaga ti parentes ko baka uray tata nga pandemic kt ada ladta t trabahok”.

He continued drinking with his friends in Kapangan due to being unemployed and disappointment.

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄
What seemed like a setback became a turning point. Surrounded by the support of his family, he slowly reconnected with his faith and began participating in church activities. This renewed spiritual journey opened doors to a new calling. He even becomes a song leader in the church choir. With these experiences in church, he started appreciating life at the church.

“Maymayat gayam ti maki at attend ditoy simbaan kaysa apan ag ininom”.

𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄
In 2021, Ken entered the seminary at Fundamental Baptist Theological Seminary of the Cordilleras Incorporated (FBTSCI) committing himself to religious formation. Before he enters his seminary class, his other friend criticizes him because of his past habits but this didn’t prevent him from continuing his studies in the seminary.

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘
His commitment paid off in 2024 when he graduated a Bible in Diploma (BID). This year, 2025, he is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE), marking another milestone in his ongoing transformation.

Ken’s story is a reminder that even the most unexpected roads can lead to new beginnings if one is willing to rise, rebuild, and follow the path meant for them.

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾 125: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙎𝘿𝘾)

06/12/2025

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡
𝑩𝒚 𝑵𝒚𝒍𝒎𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒄𝒆 𝑭. 𝑫𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒚

She runs a Talipapa store, which may appear as plain for others but is actually the source of stability for her family.

Joy is a mom and a former criminology student. She is running a business, specifically a “Talipapa Store,” where she finds joy and fulfillment for herself and her family.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲
She was once a student who dreamed of becoming a policewoman, but things turned the other way when she got pregnant with her first child named Xian. From there on she stayed as a housewife and tried to think of what her next move would be.

The next thing she did was to do something to make a profit; she then started to try online selling and ended up having a mini store. But then two children came in the next different years, and the mini store cannot support their daily needs.

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Joy started to think of a new profitable business that would support their expenses monthly. She then started to make loans to start a Talipapa business, a business that she will be the boss and can have a flexible time. But the business problems arose where people just keep on telling their purchased goods to be listed on credit, which is a loss for her capital.

𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
But that’s just the beginning of the problem. The moneylender she borrowed additional capital from has begun collecting monthly payments, which reduces her earnings, limits the money she can use to buy new products, and impacts her family’s daily needs.

There are nights she feels that the world is against her, nights when she feels alone, and times that she doesn’t know what her life will be on the upcoming days. But that doesn’t stop her from her business; she woke up as early as 4:00 AM to prepare and go to the market looking for products like vegetables, meat, and basic needs that she can negotiate with so it will be profitable.

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬
“Thinking of waking as early as 4:00 AM is exhausting, I’m by myself and carrying all the heavy stocks and supplies I bought all the way to the taxi designated area, thinking that if I do not do all these things, I might not provide my family’s wants and I may not provide something in the table”

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞
After all of the struggles she had gone through, she eventually managed the store with confidence and determination. With her hard work, she was able to support her family’s financial needs, ensuring that her children had what they needed to live and study comfortably. Managing the store also opened doors for her to help others. She found herself able to offer part-time jobs and small employment opportunities to people who needed them, especially students who relied on allowances to get by.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
In many ways, her story allows readers to feel the weight of the challenges she faced the sleepless nights, the sacrifices, and the daily battles she endured just to provide for her children. Her journey shows how much effort, patience, and resilience it takes to rise despite difficulties.

This story serves as a gentle reminder that problems and struggles are natural companions of life.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬
In conclusion to that, struggles will always appear, but they do not have to stop us from moving forward. You and I can make a change if we learn to believe in ourselves and push beyond what we think we are capable of. Strength often begins with the decision to try.

Joy is a powerful example of this truth a young mom who refused to settle for less despite her situation. Instead of giving up, she chose to explore her abilities, grow her skills, and work harder because she knew that she was capable of achieving something greater.

Her life teaches us that determination and self-encouragement can open doors we never imagined and that even in the hardest moments, we can rise if we choose not to stop.

*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝘾 125: 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙎𝘿𝘾)

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