"A Paradise for the Kids"
Every week in our updates we will give you a little history of one of the children at the home. This week's child is Maria Michaela Adrian Pabillena
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Maria Michaela Adrian Pabillena "Michelle" is one of the children that came from Batangas to Subic Bay Children's Home November 15, 2007.
The parents of Michaela are Richard and Dian Pabillena. Michaela's mother Dian worked in "Thank You Beer House" in Pasig. Dian left her children to live another man.
Richard, Michaela's father, asked his neighbor, Jenny Ibanez, to temporary take care of his children so that he could earn money for their transportation to Zambales. However, Richard did not shows up and return as he promised. After five days of waiting for Richard, Ms. Ibanez decided to turn the children over to the Mandaluyong Social Service who subsequently referred to RSCC.
On October 28, 2002, Dian went to the Mandaluyong Social Welfare Office and was able to talk to a Social Worker, Ms. Arlene Gampal. Upon talking with her, Dian stated that she was a vendor in Munoz. She also promised that she was going to visit her children the following day. The day came but Dian didn't show up and visit Michaela and Rico (Michaela's Brother) so no information was gathered.
The Social Worker that was assigned to conduct home visits and gathered information about Dian. Ms. Cecile Gaitana (Social Worker) gathered the information needed. She learned Dian was living in Bagong Ilog, Pasig City with her common-law husband Allan, who was jobless. She also learned that Dian was working as a Dancer at "Foreman's Castle" located in Mandaluyong City.
While gathering information about Dian, one of Dian's co-workers revealed more information. She also suggested that it was better for the two children to stay in an orphanage for safety reasons and because she knew that Dian could not provide the needs of the minor children.
Ma. Michaela "Michelle" was admitted with her older brother Rico. Upon admission according to the caregivers Michelle was very responsive when somebody talked to her. She was also noted as silent and very observant of her surroundings. On May 31, 2006 Michelle was admitted at Asian Children's Foundation Inc and on November 15, 2007 she was transferred to Subic Bay Children's Home.
Upon admission to Subic Bay Children's Home Michelle was a very small girl who was very observant and very talkative although she was thin and malnourished. Subic Bay Children's Home urgently provided the needs of Michelle and vitamins for her good health. While staying at the home Michelle recovered and became healthy and very active and participated in many different activities.
Presently Michelle is now studying at Subic Bay Christian Academy. She is very active and has earned awards every recognition day based on her performance. She also learned a lot from the Bible and memorized many Bible verses.
The home continues to pray that Michelle will become a good and Godly citizen someday and reach her goals in life.
P.S. In my opinion Michelle is one of the cutest kids whose foot ever touched the earth, Also, she has a personality to match that face. And no you can't have her!
