This Street Child Begs For Money From Other People For Him To Go Back To School

This street child saves money for him to be able to study again

If you grew up in Manila, you might say that seeing street children is already part of everyone's day. Street children stays around Metro Manila asking for alms. But we can't deny the fact that people these days just don't know who to trust anymore because most of the street children spend their money for addictive drugs and solvents instead of spending it for food. But there's this kid who will really touch your heart once you knew his story.

He is Rommel Quemenales, an 11-year old street child who roams around Metro Manila together with his dog, Badgi to ask for alms. Rommel isn't like the other street children who's completely homeless. He lives in San Jose Del, Monte Bulacan. 

Rommel grew up without being taken care by anyone. His father fell in love with his coworkers and left him to be with his co-worker, just like what his father did, his mother also left them to be with her boyfriend.

The good thing is that he has someone with him now, he has his dog which he named Badgi. According to Rommel, he was really thankful to have Badgi because whenever there are other street children who would attempt to steal his earnings, Badgi will bark at them and scare them away. 

Although he is already in a tough situation of working hard to keep himself supported, he still managed to save money for his school supplies. Yes! You've read that right, Rommel is asking for alms, not to buy addictive drugs but to save it and use it to buy his school needs. According to him, he will be going to a public school in Bulacan next month and he already bought notebooks. 

At first, you might not believe with his stories, but as soon as you know him better, you will realize that this kid has big dreams. He wanted to have a degree someday and also wanted to be an actor. 

He also stated in his interview with "Coconuts Manila" that he's scared with barangay officials because whenever they see street children like him, they will get their earnings and claim that they will give it back to other people when in reality, they will just spend it for cigarettes.

“Nasanay na ako sa ganito kaya tinuloy-tuloy ko na. No choice naman ako para kumita ng pera,” Rommel said 

Whenever he has big savings, he goes home to Bulacan to visit his older sister and her husband. 

source: manilacoconut,abs-cbnnews

You see? Not everyone in this world thinks about what they want, others like Rommel thinks of what they want and then work hard to get it. 

If you have a good heart, help Rommel to attend his classes perfectly fine. Was he able to touch your heart? Share us your thoughts!