06/07/2026
YOUNG GIVER 🌱
“As long as it can help other students, any school here in Caloocan is worth reaching out to,” Asher Aaron Prillo said.
A student from Caloocan City Science High School turned his personal savings into meals for fellow learners after thinking about children who may arrive at school without eating breakfast.
Asher donated more than ₱2,300 from his piggy bank to support and help expand feeding programs in Caloocan City.
The money was originally meant for a celebration with his classmates. Instead, he chose to give it away so it could help children who needed food more.
His grandfather shared that Asher was moved by the possibility that some students in the city attend classes on an empty stomach.
Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan assured him that the donation would be allocated to feeding initiatives for children in need. The city also gave Asher a gift so he could still celebrate with his classmates as originally planned.
His act drew praise from classmates and community members, with one supporter writing, “Age is never a barrier to helping others—Asher, you’re living proof of that.”
Asher’s gesture shows that generosity is not measured by age or by the size of a donation. Sometimes, meaningful change begins with a young learner choosing to share what he has.
