00:00 A teenager in Tanza, Cavite proved that education is not a choice.
00:05 He finished his kindergarten at the age of 15 years old
00:10 and received the title of "Kwento" in his writing, Katley Anton.
00:15 Nothing is impossible for those who have dreams.
00:20 15-year-old Enrico Pantoja of Barangay Halayhay, Tanza, Cavite
00:24 finished his kindergarten at Amaya Elementary School.
00:28 He was not limited by his age.
00:30 His dream of becoming a police officer was slowly coming true.
00:34 Enrico grew up without his parents' support.
00:37 There were people who helped him.
00:39 But he was not able to study because of the difficulties in life.
00:43 His family changed his life.
00:44 The family of Concejal is Selden Rosario Morales
00:48 who was his teacher.
00:49 Before, Enrico was a no-read, no-write.
00:52 Now, he can read and write because of his determination.
00:57 But his studies were not easy
01:00 because he became a bully.
01:03 I was bullied.
01:04 I was just allowed to study.
01:05 My teacher told me, "Ma'am, he's just letting me study.
01:09 Don't pay attention to him because he can't help you."
01:12 At first, I was embarrassed because his classmates were crying.
01:17 But he really wanted to study.
01:20 So he studied.
01:22 He was really forced to study.
01:25 In fact, Enrico was awarded the World Weaver Award.
01:28 We will support you.
01:30 We will make sure that you finish your studies
01:33 so that your future will be better.
01:36 As a punishment...
01:37 I promise that I will finish my studies.
01:40 I don't want you to read what you told me.
01:43 Katlea Antonio for the people.
