Cristine

Cristine

I am Cristine. My father, Randy is 39 years old, and he finish his studies in grade 3. A farmer. My mother is Cristina is 30 years old an elementary graduate. I have 2 siblings. I am the eldest and two of them are studying in elementary.  Before coming here, I used to...
Graziela

Graziela

“Mom, I have to work for us not to famish, I will make sure to bring food.” Schooling, enjoying my childhood days, playing with friends, eating nutritious food, and being loved by my parents. None of these things were experienced by me.  I was 13 years old...
Jenny

Jenny

I’m Jenny, I am now in Gr. 12 and finally will join the working force after graduation or continue studying in college. I am one of the thousands of youths that enjoy the opportunities offered at Girlstown— but before studying at this boarding school, I found  ...
Jescelle

Jescelle

“ My children, you are not created to be fat little ducks waddling in the mud, but to be like eagles destined to rise above and explore the kingdom of God.”  These words of venerable Aloysius Schwartz have been my inspiration ever since I set foot in this prestigious...
Sr. Maureen

Sr. Maureen

“WE GIVE OUR LIFE IN LOVE” Hello, I am Sr. Maureen. I currently serve the Sisters of Mary World Villages for Children at Girlstown in Biga, in the Philippines. We take care of more than 2,200 young girls here. I am happy to be serving as a Mother Sister here in the...

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