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Personal Story

It was the third of December of 2002 when the fourth and last child of Mr. Albert and Ms. Cynthia Asuncion was born. An avid fan of Justice League they named him Bruce Wayne. He looked exactly the same as his Father though a whiter version of him. The baby grew up as a loving and understanding child, being a baby his brother Brian Austin took care of him, loved him and took full responsibility as his Kuya. On the other hand, Bruce Wayne’s Ate Kristine Claire and Ela Mae also looked after him and played with him all the games they wanted to teach him. Their family lived in a humble home located in Brgy. Doclong 2nd, San Clemente, Tarlac together with their family relatives. The family lived simply and instills good morals and conduct to their children to be able to prepare their children for the future.

Growing up, Bruce Wayne is fond of playing outdoor games with his neighbors; he used to play Tagutaguan, Tumbang Preso, Patintero and the all-time favorite Jolens and “Tecks”. From a family of Teachers, Bruce was taught by his parents on how to read and write at an early age. He entered kindergarten at the age of 2 and her mother was his first teacher at Cacamilingan Sur Development Center where he learned the basics of education, from what boys and girls wear, to the numbers and the whole alphabets and to singing to the Pambansang Awit. Bruce Wayne excelled in class maybe because his teacher is his mom or maybe because he is really a bright child.

As he continued to grow and loved learning, he entered Camiling Central Elementary School for his primary studies, together with his Kuya Brian Austin they wandered the place and stayed for almost 6 years until they graduated. In primary school, Bruce Wayne showed his love for learning, not just in the academe but also for extracurricular activities. He joined poster making and slogan making contest, participated in celebration months like the Nutrition Month, Buwan ng Wika and United Nations. During intramurals he also joined to learn camaraderie and sportsmanship among men, he played badminton and volleyball as a fresh start to sports. At exactly March 7, 2015, Bruce Wayne graduated in Elementary Education, he almost got the Boy Scout of the Year Award but nonetheless he still received a medal for participating in the Provincial Jamboree.

At the age of 12, Bruce Wayne entered Camiling Catholic School as a freshman student. During his first year and second years in High School he built his enthusiast in studying, despite the endless projects and nearing deadlines submission he was able to pass all his projects. Does his homework after school and even helped his fellow classmates with theirs. It was his 3rd year or Grade 9 when he represented his section St. Raymond of Penafort during the Buwan ng Wika Celebration to be the next Ginoong Buwan ng Wika of his school, not a pro of pageants but still he did his very best to make not only his family proud but also his classmates who chose him to be their section’s representative. A first timer, Bruce Wayne was not able to be part of the Top 5 but still is very humble and happy for such a wonderful experience on joining such prestigious event of the school. At the end of his Grade 9 School year, Bruce received a Best in Service Award for his industrious deeds in school. During his third year is also his third year in joining the Altar Server Ministry. He served in the St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church during Sundays and during Lenten Seasons as well. Every Sunday he spent most of his time in the church and also helped other staring altar servers. Bruce Wayne has been committed in his service that he stayed in the ministry up to his 4th year in school. It was a fun filled and a full of learning experience to study in Camiling Catholic School said Bruce. He graduated last March 30, 2019 with Honors and was accompanied by his family during one of the highlights of his life at the age of 16.

After graduation, Bruce had to think real quick for his next step to be able to fulfill his journey on becoming a Civil Engineer someday, together with his classmates and guidance of his family he was able to enter the next chapter of his life as a Senior High School in the same school, Camiling Catholic School under STEM 2 Section with his Adviser Karla Mae Macatangay. As to Bruce, it was too early to conclude but this school year is by far the most challenging one, he must say that it feels like he is really on the next level of studying, a glimpse of the real world because of the complexities of the subjects and a different approach from his past school years. Bruce is excited to what the next days will the school has to offer to him and how he can be able to cope and also be able to balance his studies and other activities like going to the gym to stay fit, being an altar server, a basketball player and an MVP in the making.

Being the bunso in the family, Bruce Wayne is not relieved in doing household chores; he was also assigned as a dishwasher during afternoons and alternates with his Kuya in the evening. He also took full responsibility in helping his parents run their business, they have a food cart located in the 2nd Floor Food Court Section of the Camiling Public Market, a Cellphone Repair and Accessories Shop and their newly opened Computer/Internet Shop named TechShed, he is inviting everyone to go and patronize their business and help Bruce Wayne to finance his studies.

Looking forward for the years to come, Bruce dreamed of becoming a bachelor civil engineer and building his own dream house and helping his family one day. With a positive attitude and a spirited mind set he knew that his dreams will come true.