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It was a hard life for Rey, born to a poverty-stricken family from Leyte province, having
to work hard in his early years to help his family and make ends meet. His rags-to riches journey
began when he struggled to raise money for his studies and engaged in making rags.

As a teenager, Rey decided to go to Cebu in search for greener pastures. He worked as a

“kasambahay” and a porter at Carbon Public Market in Cebu, City.

Because of the challenging situation he was in, he had to learn how to make money and how to
be financially independent. Poverty became his motivation to succeed and attain financial
success for himself and for his family.

When he was a kid his parents couldn’t make both ends meet, so he helped them by picking wild
kangkong and scrap materials, then sell them every early morning before going to school. When
he went to school, he also used to bring fruits to exchange them for papers. During exams, he
sold those papers to his classmates.

Rey Calooy graduated in BS Accountancy in University of Cebu and earned unit of master’s in
Business Administration and Alumni member of the Development Academy of the Philippines.
He also studied in Korea in Innovation and competitiveness under the Scholarship of Asian
Productivity Organization based in Tokyo, Japan. He is the President of RNC Marketing
Philippines, Rhea Noemi Food Products, Vernamar Green Industries, RNC Health and Wellness
Store, Reca Blenz & Beverages and Ness Coffee and Burger. He is also the CEO of My Partners
International Trading Inc. and the Chairman of Business Achievement & Recognition Awards
and the Filipino Cebuano Business Club Inc.

HANNAH G. ENCLUNA BSA-1

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The 4th and the eldest boy in the family of 12, Melvin Albao was born on October 14,
1992 in a remote barrio of Tugop Tanauan, Leyte. He came from a poor family having 12
siblings, 9 girls and 3 boys. His parents are Arnulfo Albao, a farmer and his mother Rosita
Albao, housewife.

During his elementary days, he graduated in Cabuynan Elementary School and his
highschool education was in Tanauan National Highschool. Coming from a poor family, he
struggled for his education. He experience having 10 pesos or sometimes no money at all in
going to school. In going home, he walked for about more than 3 kilometers everyday because
his money was not enough for the fare.

During weekends, he was helping his father in the farm since he was the oldest boy of the
siblings in the family. In doing so, he promised to himself that he will study hard and would
become a professional someday. In making his dreams come true, he enrolled in Saint Paul
School of Business and Law (now Saint Paul School of Professional Studies) located in
Campetic Palo, Leyte.

He took up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Technology.

In college days, Melvin really worked hard, reading accounting books early in the
morning everyday because according to him, it was his best to study since the mind still fresh.

After graduating, he took the Licensure Examination for Accountancy. By the God’s
graces, he passed the Board Examination in one take and now he is working in Bayer Business
Company Inc. At the moment, he is enjoying his profession and continuing achieving his
education life.

JUVY ANN L. ALBAO BSA-1 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. MWF

NAME: Jerica M. Malindog SCHEDULE: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. MWF

COURSE & YEAR: BSA – 1

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“How did you achieve the success that you have reach at this point of your life?” I asked.

He then replied me; First, you should know what are your priorities or what are your desire in

life. Where you can feel contentment by doing so. Next, while in the long run, there are people

that we can encounter so choose those that will help you achieve your goal and guide to the right

path. Not the ones who will discourage you or those that will bring you down. Also, be in an

environment where you can feel comfortable and home. Then, always stay grounded and never

forget to ask guidance from the lord, Jesus Christ. Lastly, if you already reach your dream, work

hard for it. The person behind these is now a member of a millionaires club of a multi-level

marketing company, Frontrow. He is Moses Malone Ponce.