Exploring the Philippines and Asia - Gumaca, Quezon

I was born in a small barangay called Villa Principe and raised in the town of Gumaca, Quezon.  On April 6, 2010 we went to visit my town, brother Divin and wife Maris, sister Elvie and husband Johnny, nephew, nieces and their children. 

My town is where you have to pass through if you are going to Bicol province.  Evident signs of progress in my town is the presence of Jolibee and Chowking.

In Villa Principe, I think 80-90% of population are poor.   Those who went to college or went to work abroad are those who escaped poverty.  What we have in Quezon are coconuts so work available are for coconut farmers/workers and obviously our product is copra.

As we know, farming in the Philippines, does not make one earn enough to feed a family.  How can these farmers send their children to get higher education?  How can these children escape poverty if they are not educated?  When would the cycle of poverty end?  What can we do to help?