For longtime friends and classmates Aleah Mae and Precious Lara, both Grade 10 students of San Juan National High School, the morning of April 4 felt like a reward after many months of sharing both laughs and struggles in school. Together with over 2,400 students in their school, they lined up to receive their brand-new, durable, matching school bags that would carry more than just books but also a sense of hope from the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur’s School Assistance Program.

"Maogma kasi may magagamit na ang mga students na mayong nagagamit na tultol na bag," Aleah Mae shared . Her friend Precious Lara nodded, adding, "Big help ini lalo na sa mga students na dae afford magkaigwa nin school bag, kaya happy and thankful kami."