Growing up, I was raised in a lower-middle-income household in the Philippines, spending most of my early years in a small village or barangay . In second grade, my school was on a hill near our house, and I walked uphill for five minutes to reach it. Interestingly, my mother served as both my teacher and a guiding presence.
Later, I transferred to schools in municipalities just kilometers from our village. Despite being articulate, I was just barely an average student who was easily distracted by basketball and computer games. However, with perseverance, I manage to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism.
In my adult years, I've worked in customer service for healthcare and digital marketing companies, served as a property specialist for prestigious condominiums, managed social media for influencers, and worked part-time as a videographer and photographer for weddings and small events.
Reflecting on my experiences and lessons learned, I've come to realize the challenges of finding opportunities, especially without wealthy parents, connections to job opportunities, and sufficient funds. This realization led me to create "Hatid Ngiti Bring Smiles" as a platform for individuals like myself who want to share their stories, gain visibility, access opportunities, or simply connect and share smiles with us.
Our mission is to bring smiles through photography and share diverse stories.
Guided by a vision of unity, we aspire to serve as a bridge to infinite opportunities for everyone, aiming to make a modest yet meaningful impact on the world, one story at a time.
A goal to provide new perspectives and valuable lessons.