Posts Tagged ‘Proud Pinoy’

Pinoy Teacher For CNN Heroes 2009

Another Proud Pinoy teacher in the person of Efren Peñaflorida of Cavite City was first nominated for CNN Heroes 2009 in Championing Children category. A native of Cavite City, the 28 year old nominee grew up near the city’s dumpsite where he spent most of his younger years playing and swimming in the garbage beach. It shows in his character that he believed in our national hero, Jose Rizal’s “Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan” (the youth is the hope of our nation). Formed in 1997 in Cavite by Efren Peñaflorida, its mission then was to keep the youth away from trouble and vices. “Nakita namin yung pinaka-ugat ng problema na nanggagaling sa mga slum areas kung saan ginu-groom yung mga future gang members, gang leaders, so kaya nag-start kami noong 1999 na mag reach out sa mga bata sa slum area, para dun pa lang ma-guide na namin sila na di sila sumama sa mga ibang klaseng activities,” said Kuya F (as he is fondly called). I agree! Street gang is the most common problem now in the society.

Although Efren Penaflorida is no longer a teenager, in his own way, he stood up and make a difference by being a founder of Dynamic Teen Company where volunteers who believed in his vision go out and reach out for street children to teach them. Armed with “Kariton Klasrum” (wagon classroom) loaded with a blackboard, books, papers, pencils and other educational materials and go to slum areas of Cavite. They didn’t choose a place as their classroom, they did their teachings even in a cemetery as long as there are youth who wants to learn. Actually, they started doing this in 1997. After seeing DTC website and read how it all started and the sacrifices for giving education to less fortunate children, I am really impressed. The dedication to help the needy doesn’t need to be a politician, Kuya F proved that he knows the true meaning of being nationalistic and love for his countrymen… a true role model for todays’ youth. Being a nominatee and recognized by CNN Heroes 2009 will somehow make a lot big difference. How I wish there are more pinoy like him and DTC volunteers. Its too early to say but you already earned a space in heaven for doing those things especially in this time that the poor became poorer. The awards he received:

• Regional Winner, Outstanding Volunteer Awards (NEDA – 2008, Calamba, Laguna)
• Outstanding Caviteño in Public Service (2008, Independence Day Celebration, Cavite)
• Finalist for Global Youth Awards (2008, Southhampton, UK)
• Official Nominee for Right Livelihood Award Foundation (2005, Stockholm, Sweden)
• Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Kabataang Pilipino Regional Winner (2004, ABS-CBN Studio 1, Quezon City)
• Golden Anahaw Awardee as Outstanding Community Servant (2004, CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY, Cavite City)
• Role Model Awardee (2004, City Gov’t Award for CAVITE CITY WEEK, City Hall, Cavite City)
• Most Outstanding VBS Staff (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 , Club 8586 Center, Cavite City)
• Excellent Member Awardee (1997, LDES Multi-Purpose Hall, Club 8586 INC. Cavite City)
• Model Sunday School Student Award (1995, 1996, 1997, Club 8586 Center, Cavite City)

I saw some of DTC (Make A Difference) youtube videos, this one is my favorite.

The Dream Match: Pacquiao Vs De la Hoya

Our very own Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya poses in Liberty Island, New York, USA during their formal announcement of boxing match tagged as “The Dream Match” in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 6.

There are rumors that Pacman will not make it this time because Oscar dela Hoya is way too big for Pacman. See the picture? Is it a match? Oscar de la Hoya is also a boxing superstar. Pacquiao’s disadvantage is his height, weight and reach but I doubt if Oscar de la Hoya can beat Pacman’s stamina and speed on the ring.
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Charice And Celine Dion Duet At Madison Square Garden

Proud Pinoy Charice

Charice On Oprah's Dream Come True Episode

Remember Charice Pempengco, the proud pinay singer from the Philippines who guested in Oprah Winfrey Show last May 13, 2008. She sang “I Have Nothing” then.

Charice will have her 2nd guest appearance on Oprah Show, Tuesday edition at 4:00 pm (Wednesday in the Philippines). According to the teaser, Charice was introduced as “The girl with the voice is back! From a small town in the other side of the planet, raised by a single mother… singing to feed her family. Wait until you see what’s happening now. Her dream comes true before our eyes.”

Take note that this is the season premier of Oprah and Charice is the only guest. The said episode will tackle the life of Charice so expect that this will be dramatic. Have you seen Maalaala Mo Kaya episode featuring the life of Charice? Here’s Oprah Show’s Dream Come True teaser:

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Pacquiao On Top 49 Most Influential Men 2008

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is nominated to AskMen.com as one of the Top 49 Most Influential Men In The World for 2008. It is sort of a survey of how the nominees influenced us on how we behave, how we buy and how we think.

No doubt that the Filipino blogosphere will vote for Manny Pacquiao since he is the only Filipino included in the list. Do I have to mention that Manny Pacquiao is popular all around the globe for being the first Asian who won four titles in different weight division. Its not too late to cast your vote here. There are 122 nominees in all in different categories: Actor (23), Musician (20), Businessmen and Politicians (19), Athletes (26), Cultural Icons (20) and Designers (14). The final list of Top 49 Most Influential Men In The World will be revealed on October 21, 2008.

Did you know that everytime Manny Pacquiao has boxing match… there’s no traffic? there’s no anti-GMA demonstration? automatic ceasefire in Mindanao? low crime rate? That’s how Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao influenced us here in the Philippines.

FYI: David Beckham took the top place in 2007 while George Clooney in 2006.