“Ang pagtitiwala sa Diyos at sarili ay isa sa mabibisang paraan upang magwagi sa mga pagsubok sa buhay.”

This has been Mark Anthony Isaac’s guiding principle in life that has helped him realize his goal in life. At an early age, Mark realized that he wanted to become an engineer to help his family escape from an impoverished life. He believes that success could be attained not only by determination but also by having a strong faith in God.

Mark Anthony Isaac, 14 years old was born on December 1, 2000 from Marissa and Antonio Isaac, Jr. of Plaridel, Bulacan. He is the third child of a family whose main source of income is bag making.

Mark believes that education is the key to a better life. “Ang pagiging benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilya ay nagbigay ng malaking tulong sa amin upang makamit ang pangarap sa pamamagitan ng edukasyon. Kaya mas naging pursigido ako sa pag-aaral dahil alam kong may nakakatulong sa akin,” Mark said.

A consistent first honor student during his elementary years, Mark was involved in various activities of his school. He was elected in the Supreme Government Officer and held different position from councilor to president. He always represented his school in different competition and always landed as a winner. In junior high school, he was consistent with highest honors and was awarded a scholarship grant by the PBC Sunbeam School, Inc.

With his desire to get out of poverty, he pursues his education with a strong determination to excel and do his best. Being a Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary, he has been compliant to the condition of the program by attaining almost a perfect attendance in school. He has been a role model to his classmates and other children-beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya.

“Mas tumibay ang pa ang aming pagsasamahan sa Pamilya dahil sa Family Development Session kung saan itinuturo ang iba’t ibang mahahalagang bagay tulad ng mga Karapatan ng Bata,” Mark concluded. ### (Evelyn T. Manalo)