Former teacher gives free online classes to children
A former teacher has been giving free online classes to children.
According to Cedric Castillo’s report on “24 Oras” Friday, Banjo Villacruz streams lessons on his social media page for free every week.
Even if he had only 5 to 10 viewers, Banjo would go in front of the camera with his cartolina and white board to teach different topics.
Banjo, who is now a government employee, shared that in the past, he didn’t love teaching.
“Wala po kasi akong passion ng teaching. Sa umpisa wala akong option noon at mahirap lang po kasi kami,” he said.
However, things changed when the pandemic hit.
Banjo said he decided to conduct online classes after seeing some children when he was playing at a computer shop.
When he asked them why they weren’t studying, the children answered they didn’t have money to enroll.
“Hindi ko napapansin na nagiging masaya na pala ako sa pagtuturo ko na ito,” said. Banjo. “Na-rekindle ko ’yung urge ko na magturo ulit.” – Kaela Malig/RC, GMA News