I had an experience that made me happy last Tuesday. I went with my classmates to a place called Tondo in Manila.  This is known to be one of the poorest places in our country. The nuns that run my school have a convent there and they help the poor people in any way they can. They arranged for us students to get a chance to immerse ourselves in the lives of the poor people. 

I learned that the people there no matter how poor they are can be happy in their simple way of life. We cooked for them and they appreciated everything we did for them. I am thankful for the chance to join this exposure and to get to know the people of Tondo.