[New post] Grateful 15-year-old teen from Cavite graduates from kindergarten
Maryrose Gando posted: "Enrico Pantoja, a 15-year-old teen, proved that it's not too late for him to pursue his dream of getting an education after graduating from kindergarten on July 6 at the Amaya Elementary School in Tanza Cavite. Pantoja stated in an interview with K" Definitely Filipino News
Enrico Pantoja, a 15-year-old teen, proved that it's not too late for him to pursue his dream of getting an education after graduating from kindergarten on July 6 at the Amaya Elementary School in Tanza Cavite.
Photo courtesy of Raquel Lu
Pantoja stated in an interview with Katrina Son's report on GTV's "State of the Nation" on Tuesday, that his kindergarten graduation was one of the most remarkable days of his life.
"Akala ko po nung una hindi na po talaga ako makakapag aral. Nung grumaduate po ako masaya po, kasi totoo po yung sinabi ng mga nakakatanda sakin na hindi masamang mag-aral, libre lang, kaya mag-aral ka," Pantoja said.
Photo courtesy of Raquel Lu
At an early age, he was already an orphan and was adopted by the family of Icel Del Rosario who asked him if he wants to pursue education.
"'Nung una, nahihiya siya pero nung tumagal naman po naging okay po siya. Madali po siyang makasabay sa aming mga topics, sumasagot din po siya kapag may gusto siyang sabihin," Raquel Liu, a kindergarden teacher, disclosed.
At first, he had difficulty adjusting to his environment, but he conquered it. Eventually, his fellow classmates called him 'kuya'. His determination earned him a special recognition-- the Word Weaver Award -- during the moving up ceremony.
Even though he is just beginning to reach for his dream of getting up in life, he already has in mind to repay the kindness of the people who help him.
He advises others. "Sa mga ka edad ko po diyan, huwag po kayong mahiya na mag-aral. Hindi naman tinitingnan ng eskuwelahan kung ilang taon na po yung dapat mag-aral."
Indeed, education has no limit. What is important is to take that first step and continue to move forward.
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