Another life-changing experience, which came in the form of 5 weeks, spread over 3 trips, spent in a Gawad Kalinga (GK) village in Metro Manila. I am still in touch with my homestay family till this day.

Leading an overseas expedition team meant undertaking the huge responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of 20 other peers (some older than I), and while unnerving at times, it helped me to learn the importance of adaptability and steadiness.

During my trip in 2012, I had also visited the GK Enchanted Farm and experienced the vibrant social enterprises there, which further affirmed my vocational aspirations.