"I see myself exploring different kinds of things to gain experience for me to be able to share these with the people that I’ll encounter in the future."

Stephen is a down-to-earth boy from Rodriguez, a municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines.

At a young age, he already knows that he wants to pursue a career in computer engineering. Coming from an underprivileged background, he thinks that this is the more practical option. Truly aware of the support he’d need to achieve his goal, Stephen sets his heart into repaying his family and community and sharing his expertise and blessings with others too.

Stephen likes reading up on current events in society or e-books and comics in his free time.

Ever since, he has liked and is good in Science and Math. However, now that he’s getting exposure to different subjects, he also finds Information Technology, Literature, and Sociology classes interesting.

Stephen is an only child. His father works as a government employee while his mother is a financial supervisor.

Among a population of 150 students, he completed Grade 11 with a High Honors award.