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I want the kids in the Philippines to compete with the world, with other kids out there, to have the opportunity. You never know, you might find the next Black Eyed Peas out there.

Back in Sapangbato in Angeles City, my mom signed me up on this foundation called Pearl S. Buck where they support Fil-Am kids left during the time when U.S. soldiers where at the Clark Air Base.

When I see the discrepancy between kids in the Philippines and the U.S., I feel like I have to give them an opportunity.

I like to be hands-on because that's what motivates me. I like to involved from the ground-breaking to ribbon-cutting to auditing the funds. Just giving money away is a little discouraging because I don't know where it is going.

When you become successful, it is not just money that makes you happy.

In break-dancing, you create your own style.

I have memories of being on the farm with my grandfather.

Being adopted was my motivation to help others by first becoming successful.

My being in America and being adopted from the Philippines have given me motivation and drive as an artist.

There's no reason but luck that I'm in one of the biggest bands in music.

I want to encourage Filipino artists to be original, write your own songs and don't be afraid to go outside the box and try new things.

Not only I am an adoptee, but I also want to prove to everyone that being legally blind with a rare eye disease called Nystagmus that you can do and be anything if you put your mind to it and believe in yourself.