Its a story we believe is worth telling over and over again. Over the past few years I've learned that learning comes in different forms and different ways. This can be the case of Efren Peñaflorida whose idealism has brought forth a renewed face of the country and one would simply be happy to say that someone cares. Efren's story is an inspiration and for us, winning as the CNN Hero of the Year for Efren shows that there are still people pushing change in their own small ways. Its just great that he was recognized for his efforts.
I first got the news about Efren's effort when our ABS-CBN friends called to help out in the voting. We immediately sent 10 computers to the Mall of Asia for the supporters of Efren to vote at the MOA. After reading about his exploits I was moved by his vision and prayed he wins because his work just simply shows that in this world that so many negative elements have been in the works, his acts clearly shows that there is hope in our people and in our country.
Efren said - "Our planet is filled with heroes, young and old, rich and poor, man, woman of different colors, shapes and sizes. We are one great tapestry," "Each person has a hidden hero within, you just have to look inside you and search it in your heart, and be the hero to the next one in need. "So to each and every person inside in this theater and for those who are watching at home, the hero in you is waiting to be unleashed. Serve, serve well, serve others above yourself and be happy to serve. As I always tell to my co-volunteers ... you are the change that you dream as I am the change that I dream and collectively we are the change that this world needs to be."
You are an inspiration and we salute and congratulate you! I just hope others would emulate your example.
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