John Anthony Cruz
John Anthony Cruz is an out-of-school youth who came to ALS because he was not able to finish high school. He is now one of the most active trainers of out-of-school youth who are in the step-Up program.
John Anthony Cruz says, “When I entered ALS, I learned that I should have a lot of patience in all that I do. Actually, It made me more responsible and I gained some friends. On the other hand, I also attended Step-up. After that, we were encouraged to teach out-of-school youth and trainers. I took it as a part of ministry because I always want to help other people. For me, ALS is the program that enhanced my knowledge and capabilities in interpersonal relationship and academic studies in oral and written activities, creativity and resourcefulness. I pray ALS would continue encouraging a lot of out-of- school youth to go back to school and start to dream again.”
John Anthony Cruz teaching other out-of-school youth how to operate computer basics.
Samraida B. Esmail
Samraida B. Esmail has been rescued by Visayan Forum Foundation in the Middle East. She was forced to work there as a domestic helper. Now she stays in the “Center of Hope” built by Visayan Forum in Antipolo City, near the APNTS campus.
Samraida writes, “I have learned so many things in ALS. I have learned how to use the computer with the step-Up program under which is also part of ALS.”
Satunina Babordo
Satunina Babordo is a mother who has not completed her High School education yet. She is attending with ALS and is very active in their activities.
Satunina Babordo writes, “I have learned so many things in ALS. I have learned how to draw things that I see in my environment. I have also learned what to do before and after typhoon strikes. I have also learned how to cook many Filipino foods that I have not prepared for my family. I have learned how to add, subtract, divide, multiply, spell, how to make sentences in English, and how to prevent pollution in my place. These are some of the many things that I have learned in ALS.”
Heidi G. Mercado
Heidi G. Mercado is also a mother who is studying very actively in the ALS program.
Heidi G. Mercado writes, “I did not finish High School because of financial problems. This is why ALS is a great privilege for me to learn and have fun again. One of the things that I find very interesting is when we study English grammar. I am really thankful that my
husband allowed me to study again. I am hoping that I can really finish my studies through ALS.”
Violy de los Santos
Violy de los Santos is another mother who is also very active in the ALS program.
She writes, “I am so thankful to God that I was given the opportunity to study in ALS. Among other lessons, I have learned to be a better wife and mother to my children. It is so hard and expensive to study in High School, so I am so happy to be here. I now am learning again how to count and do Math. It is really fun and exciting as I learn things that I was not able to
learn a long time ago.”
matters on the Alternative Learning System (ALS).
