Justine Elloso is a 16-year-old stem student from Paaralang Sekundarya in the Philippines wanting to pursue a career to be a computer engineer and i got the pleasure of interviewing them about her life in the Philippines with their responses being very thoughtful and inspiring 

If someone visited The Philippines for first time, what would surprise them?    

If some visits the Philippines, I would surprise them with our famous chicken adobo and lumpiang shanghai. This is our well-known dish. 

What Filippino celebrity or famous person do you admire and why?   

For a Filipino celebrity or famous person, I admire Bruno mars, he is half Filipino. He is known for his music. 

What is the biggest challenge people in The Philippines face?   

Today, the biggest challenge every Filipino is facing is corruption. Every side and corner of the Philippines is affected by this issue. 

What do teenagers in The Philippines like to wear? What are the latest fashion trends? 

Most of the teenagers here in the Philippines like to wear baggy jeans/pants along with cropped tee to maximize their proportions. 

What is the biggest challenge people in The Philippines face?   

I like to sleep during my free time. I feel so energetic and happy whenever i get a good and complete sleep. 

What is your favourite film or TV programme and why?   

My favourite Tv show is Stranger Things! it’s sad that the series ended, but yeah, I learned so many fun and random facts from that series, and it helped me develop my speech, my humour, and logic. 

What would your last ever meal be?   

I would like to have some buttered shrimps or seafood boil. Who doesn’t like seafoods🤷 

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would you live?    

I would probably like Canada, because Canada is known for its freezing weather, right? I like the cold. 

If you had the power to make one change to the world, what would it be?   

Time Travel. Tho, i do believe in the grandfather paradox, but still I do believe that changing some of the decisions we made can help us achieve a better future. 

What’s your opinion of social media? Do you think it has a positive or negative effect on young people?   

For me, social media can affect everyone both in a positive way and in negative way. Some of the younger generations can be open-minded, meaning that they know that everything must not be trusted especially based off the internet. However, some are not. So, they could have some thoughts based on the social media or internet that may affect their way of thinking. 

What is your dream job for the future? 

I want to be an engineer. A computer engineer to be exact.

and finally, what makes you happy?

I feel happy, when I am with the people who supports, love, and guide me. I feel happy, when my voice is heard. That’s all, spread positivity, love lots, guys!!