Filipino Pushcart Educator Named CNN Hero of the Year

Efren Peñaflorida has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year for his unselfish work on bringing education to Filipino children living in the slums. Born in Cavite, Philippines, Peñaflorida is determined to give every child the chance to be better through the availability of education. Thus,the 28-year-old... 

Source:  Daily Contributor

Congratulations, Efren Penaflorida!

Seven weeks after CNN has revealed the ten dreamers who have made their mark in their respective countries by helping people in different ways, they have received more than two and a half million votes all over the world. Receiving $100,000 to continue what he has started, the CNN Hero for 2009 is Efren… 

Source:  GLICH’S LIFE :: Blogging by Glenn Ong

CNN Hero of the Year: Kuya Ef

Hindi lang si Pacquiao ang dapat bigyan ng Heroes’ Welcome. Dahil ang totoong bayani ng taon ay si Kuya Ef. Si Kuya Ef ang tinanghal ng CNN bilang Hero of the Year. Ito ang ilan sa mga malilimit na pagkakataong ipagsigawang iba talaga ang Pinoy. ... 

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Vote Filipino Efren Peñaflorida for CNN Hero of the Year 2009

From the United States to Zimbabwe to Indonesia to the Philippines, CNN acknowledges ordinary people with extraordinary impact in its search for this year’s “Hero of the year.” Filipino Efren Peñaflorida, 28 is among the Top 10 contenders vying for the special recognition. Efren has... 

Source:  Sinigang For The Soul

Monday Notes

Forty days, forty nights ay Christmas na. Pero hindi ko magawang maglista sa ngayon ng wishlist dahil mas gusto ng petiburges na maglista ng ilang bagay-bagay na may kinalaman sa kanyang pag-iikot sa iba’t ibang garahe ng blogosphere. (01.) Kaunti na lang makukumpleto na ang listahan ng mga senatoriables... 

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