A Case of an Abused Child This research is about a participant who is an 8-year old boy and is a Grade 3 student at Jose Maria College Annex at the present. He was born on October 3, 2005. His father’s name is Mario Estribillo, who was a carpenter before he was imprisoned and her mother’s name is Luisa M. Estribillo, plain house wife and after her husband went to jail she worked as a housekeeper and continues on looking for a job after another. His older brother is Justine Estribillo, 10 years old, and his younger sister is Aaliyah Estribillo. They live in a small house with only one room which all of them are sharing. His father is almost always drunk when going home which is the reason for his parents to quarrel and leads to his mother being physically abused by their father. One day while in the influence of alcohol his father accidentally killed a companion which led to his imprisonment. Because of the incident the participant with this family stayed at their paternal grandmother, and one they while his mother went to find work and wasn’t able to return up to the present. While in the custody of his paternal grandmother, the participant experienced physical abuse. When a neighbor saw and reported to MSWDO the participant was rescued and referred to the Children’s Joy Foundation, Inc.

The participant is hardworking and smart. He is a constantly participates in class discussion. He is also very active and likes to draw because he loves arts. The participant still desires that someday he could find and see his mother.