Michael John has been a class president. His classmates see him as a humble, trustworthy leader. He qualified for a special program for Technical-Vocational Education in Grade 7 and received honors during recognition programs. He is an honor student with a 92% grade point average.

Goals: Michael John wants to become a lawyer.

Favorites: In school, he likes Math and Filipino. He also enjoys Math Quiz Bees, writing poems and playing basketball.

Family: Michael John lives with his parents and two younger siblings.

Income: The family of five lives on about $1 a day.

Housing: Their home has walls of concrete. The roof is made of corrugated steel sheets. The floor is concrete. The windows are bamboo slats.