Nikka has a great desire to study hard and always strive for excellence. She is very active in class and in school activities related to academic matters. She is a consistent academic achiever. She has been a class officer and a good leader in group work. She was elected the Vice President of the Science Club. She is a very active student in classes and an active/responsible leader in group school competitions. Nikka is an honor student with a 94% grade point average.

Goals: She would like to become a psychologist or a teacher.

Favorites: In school, she likes Science, English, Filipino, MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health), and AP (Advanced Placement). She also enjoys reading books.

Family: Nikka lives with her parents and two siblings.

Income: The family of five lives on about $7 a day. However, her father is often sick so that income is uncertain.

Housing: Their home has plywood walls. The roof is made of corrugated steel sheets. The floor is concrete. The windows are bamboo slats.