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How a student's dedication inspires teachers in Siargao


James was just a regular student in Siargao, Surigao del Norte who aims to finish his studies despite his family's meager means to buy school supplies.

It usually takes James a longer time to finish his tests in school because his defective pen. James' teacher would offer a new pen, but the pupil refuses it.

The boy's story has inspired teachers in his school as James' parents have no means to buy their son a pen or pencil.

"'Yung pagbili ng ballpen nila ay 'di nagiging priority para sa ibang mga magulang namin. Kasi busy sa pagtratrabaho saka 'yung iba sa kanila po pambili ng pagkain," said teacher CJ Feria in a 24 Oras report.

Due to James' story, the group Pens of Hope, became viral in social media.

The project aims to gather school supplies specifically pens and pencils for the students in the island of Siargao.

—Anna Felicia Bajo/ALG, GMA News

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