Remember Efren Peñaflorida Jr., a 2009 CNN Hero of Year. He won this prestigious award for his advocacy “pushcart classroom”. His great endeavor in giving free
education for urban poor youth was a brand of mobile education, or
the “pushcart classroom” in the Philippines to bring education to
poor children as an alternative to gang membership.
Aside from CNN, Efren also got an award from the Republic of the
Philippines, a Lakandula Award. The Order of Lakandula is one of the
highest honors given by the Philippine government. It is an order of
political and civic merit, awarded in memory of Lakandula’s
dedication to the responsibilities of leadership, prudence,
fortitude, courage and resolve in the service of one’s people.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo conferring him the Order of Lakandula held at
Malacañang Palace, Manila, Philippines last November 27, 2009 Friday.
Reference(s):
- http://w0rkingath0me.blogspot.com/2009/12/efren-penaflorida-is-really.html
- http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/11/30/10/can-efren-save-world-pinoys-america-think-so
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