Manila, July 29 -- At 35, Jecka Ramos wears many hats: she's a business insights analyst by profession, a solo parent raising three children, and, perhaps most remarkably, a passionate volunteer with a heart for service.

Her story is one of quiet resilience, shaped by struggle, grounded in empathy, and driven by a deep desire to give back.

"I've been in their shoes," she told the Philippine News Agency in a recent interview, reflecting on the people she now helps through her volunteer work.

"Life has gotten better for me, and I felt a strong desire to do something meaningful-something that reminds people that kindness still exists," she said.

Ramos' journey into volunteerism began when a friend invited her to join an outreach activity...