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Mark John is lovingly called Baludoy by his family and friends. Baludoy and his family lives in a mountainous community in a far flung community. Their house is made of combined materials such as bamboo, metal sheets for roofing, and earthen flooring. The father is a construction worker while his wife is a full-time homemaker. The father earns less than $50.00 a month. The mother plant some vegetables like eggplant, squash, and tomatoes to help provide nutritious food for the family. They fetch water from the communitys water system. They use electricity during nighttime. They have access to sanitary toilet. Baludoy is enrolled in primary school. He can write his name legibly but slowly. He can count from 1 to 50 correctly. He can read some words. At home, he helps in washing the dishes, watering the plants, and in sweeping in their backyard. Baludoy dreams to become a policeman.

Ending child poverty begins with Baludoy. It’s easy. It’s impactful.