After several days of searching for her identity, netizens finally found the real identity of the viral working student who went viral on social media after being driven away by a mall security guard.
In a Facebook post, Children’s Rights and Welfare Advocate Belle Enriquez reshared her meeting with Jen and her siblings on April 2024.
Belle said that she talked about the struggles experienced by Jen and her siblings to support their own education.
“I listened to their stories, their hopes, and their dreams. Darwin wanted to become a doctor, despite his physical challenges. Dan wanted to find a stable job to support his family. Jen dreamed of going to college and pursuing a career in business,” she said.
“I made a promise to myself that night. I would do everything in my power to help these children achieve their dreams. I would support them, guide them, and provide them with the opportunities they deserved. They were not just camia vendors; they were bright, determined individuals with potential waiting to be unlocked,” she added.
After the incident went viral, Belle said that she was planning to look for Jen again together with other volunteers who expressed their willingness to help the student finish her studies.