Educational Assistance

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
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In the Philippines, nearly 20% of students do not complete primary education, and in Davao, about 10% of elementary and 29% of secondary school-age children are out of school due to poverty, child labor, and family struggles. Lack of educational resources further hinders their ability to stay in school and thrive. Our Educational Assistance Program aims to bridge this gap by providing essential school supplies, ensuring that children have the tools they need to learn, stay in school, and break free from the cycle of poverty.

This year, we are now expanding and going beyond providing school supplies by expanding our program to include college scholarships for out-of-school youth beneficiaries.

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EDMER JAY A. JABAN

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JAYA Z. MALAYAO

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Your support can provide school supplies, tuition aid, and brighter opportunities for underserved children. Every donation brings hope, confidence, and a chance to dream big.

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LOVE LINK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BENEFICIARY PROFILE

EDMER JAY A. JABAN

Edmer Jay A. Jaban, 26 years old and single, was born on May 7, 1998, in Ising, Carmen, Davao del Norte, and currently resides in Marapangi 3, Toril, Davao City.

EDMER JAY JABAN BACKGROUND

Edmer Jay Jaban (right side) is a 26-year-old Grade 12 student residing at Marapangi 3, Toril, Davao City. He is the second-born child in a family of four siblings. He is also one of the beneficiaries of the Love The Children Foundation, working in the commissary.

His brother, Romer Jay A. Jaban, is a carpenter who is residing with his live-in partner. His younger brother, Raymond Jay A. Jaban, is a 3rd-year student at Davao Central College. Their youngest sibling, Sandara Mae A. Jaban, is an out-of-school youth working as a store attendant and residing with her live-in partner. His father is deceased, and his mother, Merlyn A. Jaban, is a store attendant who earns 7,000 pesos a month.

Edmer and his family were living as informal settlers in Panabo but were forced to move out when the landowner reclaimed the property. As a result, their house was demolished. For three years, they stayed at their aunt’s house in Panabo, free of board and lodging. During this time, Edmer was in his 2nd year of high school but had to stop schooling. His mother lived separately in Sirawan, Toril, where she worked as a store attendant.

In 2016, Edmer helped his brother sell fish balls on the streets. With their meager earnings, he and his brother enrolled in ALS Junior High School, which only required them to attend once a week. They graduated in the same year.

In 2017, their father died due to lung complications caused by his vices. The aunt who had taken them in chose to buy land for them in Marapangi, Toril, so they could reunite with their mother. However, the construction of their home was left to them. Edmer shared that “gi-loan ang pension para makatukod og balay.”

In 2018, they finally moved to Marapangi 3, Toril, and lived together with their mother. When I visited their home, I observed that the exterior was mostly made of plywood. Inside, the living room had no tiles or wooden flooring—just bare soil. Their toilet door was simply a curtain.

In 2024, Edmer went back to school as an ALS Senior High School student at Crossing Bayabas National High School. His mother now works as a mini-mart store attendant; however, her income is not enough to cover their daily needs and school expenses. Edmer shared, “Nag salig mi sa pension ni Papa, katong wala pako nahawa, 500 mi kada igsoon.”

As he and his younger brother reached the age of 23, they became ineligible for their father’s pension. This created a struggle for them, prompting both to find ways to support themselves. Edmer explained, “Si Monmon (Raymond) naningkamot pud siya og iya, siya nagpaskwela sa iyang sarili.” Meanwhile, Edmer became one of the beneficiary workers of Love The Children Foundation while continuing his studies.

Edmer aspires to finish school and start his own business. He expressed, “Gusto ko mahuman, marketing, relate sa work, naa nay experience.” His early experiences selling fish balls and working in the commissary sparked his interest in business. He added, “Gusto ko maka yuta ko.”

Despite financial hardships, Edmer remains determined to complete his education and pursue a career in business. However, given his family’s limited financial capacity, achieving this dream on his own would be difficult. This is where Love The Children Foundation plays a crucial role. Through the Love Link Scholarship Program, students like Edmer are given the opportunity to continue their education and work toward their aspirations. With this support, he is now able to take meaningful steps toward achieving his goals and building a more stable future.

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Jaya Z. Malayao

JAYA MALAYAO BACKGROUND

Jaya Z. Malayao (second on the right) is an 18-year-old Grade 12 student residing at Marapangi 3, Toril, Davao City. She is the second-born child in a family of four siblings—one older brother and two younger sisters. Her brother, Patrick John Malayao, is an out-of-school youth living with his 16-year-old partner and their newborn daughter. Meanwhile, Jaya’s younger sisters, Janine Malayao and April Jane Malayao, are currently studying in Grade 10 and Grade 7, respectively.

Her mother, Antonieta Z. Malayao, is a housewife, and her father, Relson Q. Malayao, is a tricycle driver who earns approximately 5,400 pesos a month. This is their only source of income, which they use for water and electric bills, groceries, school allowance, and other daily expenses.

Jaya and her family do not own the house they live in; it belongs to her aunt on her father’s side, who has allowed them to stay there for several years. When I visited their home, I observed that the exterior was mostly cement, while the inside was divided by plywood. They only have two rooms—one for the parents, and one shared by all four siblings. The beds in the siblings’ room are divided only by curtains.

Life was not easy for Jaya and her family. They struggled to make ends meet. In our interview, Jaya expressed, “Lisod te, samot na og mangayo ko para sa mga projects, dili dayon mahatag. Mangutang si Mama para ihatag sa ako, lalo na karon nga Grade 12 PR namo (Practical Research).” Her mom also shared, “Usahay kung mamalit ko og bugas, hation nako para makapalit ang mga bata og projects.”

As Jaya reached Senior High School, reality hit her hard. She knew her parents couldn’t afford to send her to college, so she tirelessly applied for scholarships. She said, “Grade 11 pa lang nangita nako’g scholarship, nag-apply-apply nako para sa Grade 12 para maging ready ko. Naa jud na sa akong prayer request, na ‘Lord, tagai ko og scholarship.’” She added, “Dili ko gusto mapareha sa akong kuya na wala ka-college kay nakabuntis siya.”

Her father has big dreams for her to finish school. She explained, “Dako kaayong kuan—pangandoy si Papa sa ako nga dapat makahuman jud ko og skwela, bahalag di daw ma-honor basta mahuman lang jud og skwela.” Not only her father, but Jaya herself also aspires to become a professional and help uplift her family. She said, “5–10 years from now, makita nako akong sarili as professional, naa nay balay sila Mama or ok na among pamilya.”

This is where Love The Children Foundation comes in. Jaya is eager to finish school and has big dreams for herself, but given her family’s financial struggles, pursuing higher education seemed impossible. Through the Love Link Scholarship Program, students like Jaya are given the opportunity to turn their aspirations into reality. With the support of this program, she now has a chance to continue her studies, work toward a brighter future, and one day uplift her family from poverty.

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