“My gold medal symbolizes knowledge and success. This is the most precious gift I can give to my family to pay their untiring efforts and sacrifices. This gold medal also serves a dedication to pursue my dreams in life and become a living testimony on how Pantawid Pamilya has helped aspiring students like me reach my dreams in life,” said Moses Jethron C. Noguerra.

Moses, 12, is a minor grantee of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from Barangay Catangnan, General Luna, Surigao del Norte. He is the class valedictorian of Batch 2016 of General Luna Central Elementary School.

He and his youngest sister, Princess Helena,  grew up with his grandparents. He comes from a broken family. Both grew up with his uncle who is the one providing all their needs and stands as his father.

Photo by Emma Cris Gorillo