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EFREN PENAFLORIDA WINS CNN HERO OF THE YEAR AWARD

jun — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:30:56 +0000

If Efren Penaflorida was running for president now, he will get my vote. Even if he didn’t win the award, he would still get my vote.

Efren Penaflorida, CNN Hero of the Year 2009

But win it, he did! Read the CNN post here.

Congratulations to efren and his team and to the many kids whom he helped.

The mere fact that he tried to do something awesome makes him a champion and a true hero, in every sense of the word.

For me, a hero is someone who thinks of others beside himself and does something, or merely wishing or dreaming. Whether he succeeds in his endeavor or not, the mere attempt is very laudable.

What is more laudable is how he sees heroism.

Their program, K4 which stands for Kariton Klasrum, Klinik & Kantin (pushcart school, clinic and canteen), takes it where it would really be felt most: To where the kids are. Without fanfare, without the glitz, cameras and photo-ops we usually associate with one-time-then-forget-it missions. It’s plain old drive and compassion that propels each cart, each volunteer.

You are a hero, Efren. May more of us emulate your example.

A quote from the hero in their group’s website, Dynamic Teen Company:

“When people regard me as a hero, I always tell them that they should look inside them too because I believe that there’s a hero inside every one of us and all we have to is just to open our eyes wide and feel what’s going on, then let our hearts be willing to accommodate the needy, the desperate and the hopeless simply by extending our hand to them, and there you will unfold the hero that is in you.” - Efren G. Peñaflorida, Jr.

You make us proud Efren. Continue to push your carts and make the change. Thank you for being a hero and believing that there is one in each of us.

photo from CNN

How To Help Those Affected by Typhoon Ondoy

jun — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:08:16 +0000

Got this from reputable bloggers. Please double check accuracy before giving your help.

How You Can Help Victims of Tropical Storm Ketsana/Ondoy

A Google Spreadsheet for Ondoy Relief Locations and Numbers

via Jane and Jayvee

Ninoy and Cory

jun — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:42:32 +0000

They are together at last.

Long live Cory and Ninoy! Love live their ideals!

Let their sacrifices be our example.

Let real Freedom and Democracy ring in our country.

Hero/Heroine image thru Tumblr via http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com

EDSA Spirit Lives On, Thank You Mrs. President

jun — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:20:25 +0000

She fought the good fight and won.

She brought democracy to the Philippines and inspired others to hope and persevere. She was a shining example of faith.

She is my president.

I may have not been in EDSA (I was a 15 year old in the province then) but we were one with her and the country.

We will continue what you and your husband have started.

Freedom and democracy, we will defend.