He expounded that his life became worthy when he met Tzu Chi after the devastation brought about by Typhoon Ondoy (international codename: Ketsana) on September 2009 wherein he was included in the cash-for-work-program of the organization and eventually became a beneficiary of its educational assistance program.
Binigyang-diin niya na nagkaroon lamang ng kabuluhan ang buhay niya ng makilala niya ang Tzu Chi matapos ang pananalasa ng Bagyong Ondoy (Ketsana) noong 2009 kung saan napabilang siya sacash for work programnito at kalauna’y pumasok saeducational assistance program.