Jacob T.

Name: Jacob T.
Avg Family Income in Community: $178.00
Gender: Male
Age: 10
Personality: Friendly/social, Considerate, kind, respectful
Interests: , Drawing, painting, or coloring, Participating in sports
Siblings:
Justine, 16, Male
Tristan Jay, 14, Male
Jhanandra, 8, Female
Jaycee, 3, Male
Lives with: Parents
Language: Filipino
School: Yes
Child ID #: 1657439

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Walls: Solid materials
Roof: Metal, cloth, cardboard, or plastic scraps
Floor: Blocks or brick layer
Water source: Water in home
Level of Overcrowding: Overcrowded
Access to Internet: Occasional
Access to Telephone: Regular

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Children growing up in poverty in Philippines face serious barriers that can limit their opportunities — including unsafe environments, disrupted education, physical and mental health challenges, and few pathways to meaningful work. 

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