TAYO 7

TAYO2 Year 7 37This year saw a new and improved Search for

(TAYO).

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some revisions to the entry form and a

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TAYO 7 also took the spirit of togetherness and essence of service further by enjoin-‐

-‐pate and defy stereotyping through the programs and projects that they have ac-‐complished.

To make the search more relevant, a new set of criteria was likewise put in place.

on the following criteria: Impact of the project entry on stakeholders; Harnessing

TAYO 7 received almost 200 entries from

-‐ one of the highest turnout of entries in its seven years of existence. From Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and NCR, these groups really know what “service” is all about.

As another reason to celebrate this year,

stage when he was proclaimed the CNN Hero of 2009 through the Kariton Klasrum Project. We are aware that the said proj-‐

TAYO is truly proud of Efren and all these un-‐sung heroes worthy of being recognized and emulated.

In the coming years, TAYObring to the fore front the achievements

search will keep moving forward to inspire -‐

together to achieve a noble task. Dahil dapat sama-‐sama TAYO sa pag-‐harap ng hamon ng panahon!

TAYOCelebrates

Its 7th Year This year saw a new and improved Search for the

Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO).

TAYO4 Year 7 5

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TAYO Leadership Training.

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governance. It facilitates dialogues and discussions among govern-‐ment and private sector leaders on current issues and concerns of

With the establishment of TeaM Energy Foun-‐-‐

-‐grams aim to infuse learning, ignite growth and inspire change in the lives of the people.

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development policies, programs, projects and services.

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-‐sponsible leaders through a variety of trainings, applied research,

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people, earn their trust, and restore their faith in government.

For six years, PCYL celebrates youth dynamism and leadership po-‐-‐

zenry in the face of global crises.

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thusiasm akin to the Filipino youth, the NYC represents the interests of

Apart from this mandate, the NYC aims to celebrate youth volunteerism -‐

Presenter

Organizers

Supporters

TAYO6 Year 7 7

hen I launched TAYO in 2002, my goal was to encourage

and unity. Seven years on and I am so happy to see now that that goal remains steadfast and unwavering.

I have always believed that the youth is

building. We have all been young once. We all know the energy, the wide-‐eyed enthusiasm, the unadulterated passion to

are the things we remember when we look back on our younger years.

We want all of these things to remain with the youth. We want them to never forget the unbridled vigor they have right here, right

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my job as a public servant easier.

Thank you! And keep up the good work!

RICHARD ALVIN M. NALUPTAUndersecretary

National Youth Commission

AYO began seven years ago with this in mind: to be a venue where small organi-‐

given the opportunity to be rec-‐ognized and awarded for their ef-‐forts. We never expected that in

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advocacy, bringing love for edu-‐

would otherwise be caught in a cycle of poverty and the problems

in the past seven years, the TAYO program has been recognizing and awarding more than a hundred or-‐

advocacies not for the sake of fame or prize, but for the earnest desire to alleviate the problems

-‐munity, trying to give hope to people who have limited opportu-‐

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Filipino youth will realize the old adage: Ang kabataan ang pag-‐asa ng bayan.

lot of people consider the number 7 a lucky number. For us at the TAYO Foun-‐

number, the number 7 represents hard work and accomplishment.

Seven years ago, we hoped to have a youth award that recognized col-‐

We hoped that this youth award

given that the youth is a very dy-‐namic sector, with changing inter-‐ests and pursuits.

improving the lives of the people around them. And though I am cer-‐tain that we are extremely blessed, strong as ever on our 7th year, I also know that each of those years represented perseverance, ideal-‐

and from the numerous youth that we have encountered.

On one of those years, we awarded

were very impressed with their

-‐cality. On our seventh year, Efren

won the CNN Hero of the Year

spotlight on their youth organi-‐

saw what this small youth orga-‐

for the street children in their area and were inspired by their story.

lucky to have won.

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past 7 years -‐-‐ that these youth -‐

light that we give them, and even

was a win for the faceless, name-‐

do their share for our country.

We salute all these youth organi-‐-‐

-‐try. When you look back at all you have accomplished, let us be the ones to say it -‐-‐ luck had nothing to do with it!

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SENATOR FRANCIS "KIKO" N. PANGILINANRepublic of the Philippines PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" A. AQUINO IV

PresidentTAYO Awards Foundation, Inc.

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ne month ago, when Met-‐ro Manila was reeling from

Typhoon Ondoy, I had a seemingly -‐

low me to tell you this very short story, lest you think that I enjoy see-‐

people excited about being agents

doing their bit for their country. Com-‐

for a week in San Simon, Pampanga

City Hall, and adding to the warm

-‐paign that would naturally appeal to the youth. And I thought that the two gentlemen I was speaking with

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the youth are focused on themselves

care about the country, they do not

to put the interest of others above their own. And the gentlemen had their research data on Filipino youth to back them up. I was so sad to hear this from them, but deep in my heart, I knew THEY were mistaken.

Fast forward to September 27, 2009. -‐

sided, young people were out there, -‐-‐

ing technology to help in the rescue

comfort to help ease the pain of people they did not know. So I was

cared! And if I may quote from Con-‐rado de Quiros: “Truly the Filipino

-‐saster, rising beyond himself to come to the aid of the beleaguered. Or to those more beleaguered than he. It is a sight to behold.” Indeed, it was a sight to behold!

are catchy campaigns to get the youth engaged, to get them to sign on and pledge their commitment to

the youth are stepping up and that they are laying stake to their own

a t-‐shirt declaring your commitment -‐

This is what thousands of young vol-‐

Ondoy.

have less, are nothing extraordinary.

They are part of who you are. You saw the need for change and did not wait

made that change happen. You did not wait for the reading center and

you built them yourselves. You did not concede to the challenges of be-‐

to others who are like you. You did not yield to the status quo that would use precious resources for less important projects rather than addressing the

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nity. I am so proud of all of you!

by their passion, and invigorated by their energy. We have a lot to learn

to problem solving, your discontent with being stereo-‐typed, your cre-‐

your genuine caring for those who

among us must take the cue from -‐

cil president simply replied when a judge asked him what would happen

he was no longer president: he said that the accomplishments were not

term.

-‐ing together, serving together to

good work! God bless you!

O

* Message delivered at TAYO 7 Awards Ceremony

CECILE L. ALCANTARAPresident

Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines

TABLE OF CONTENTS

We Entered The TAYO Search… Now What?TAYO Continues With Year 7KC Concepcion: Full Support to TAYO

TAYO 7 National JudgesWhen Heroes Come TogetherTAYO 7 in PhotosTAYO 7 Special Awards KABATAAN: Ang Bagong Lakas ng LipunanLiwanag Sa DilimHeroes

Guesset National High School Science ClubPag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines - Pamplona ChapterSangguniang Kabataan - Passi City FederationMu Sigma Phi SororityBatis - Youth Organization that Gives Hope and Inspiration (YOGHI)El Consejo AtenistaSamahan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda ng Kabataang BALTAK (SMM KABALTAK)Muntinlupa Junior Rescue TeamIloilo Prima Galaw Productions (IPGP)Earnest Support for Underprivileged Children (E-SUCH) Charity Assistance Association, Inc.

Pag-asa Youth Association - Talisay City ChapterTsinelas Group of Campus VolunteersKulasihan Young Achievers, Inc.Students in Free Enterprise - Mindanao State University, General SantosUniversity of the Philippines Junior Philippine Institute of AccountantsDire Husi Initiative OrganizationPongoleel 4-H ClubSpecial Education Students' Association (SPEDSA)Students in Free Enterprise - University of LuzonStudents in Free Enterprise - St. Paul University Quezon City

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REGULAR SECTIONS

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Liwanag Sa Dilim

winners in theprevious year were

resent during the launch

14Efren Peñaflorida,

2009 CNN Hero of the Year

16When Heroes Come Together

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TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc.Chairman: Mr. Rollie C. FabiCo-‐Chairman: Mr. Mike E. SicatPresident:

For inquiries, call (02) 687-‐5917 or email [email protected] may also text 0917-‐TXT-‐TAYO (0917-‐898-‐8296).Check out our website at www.tayoawards.net.

The TAYO trophy was executed by sculptor Toym de Leon Imao. A proud product of the University of the Philippines,

whose works have graced

and which have been hailed as

For the TAYO trophy, he took

spirit of the Filipino, as shown by the front relief of a group working hand in hand and

goals. Imao pays tribute to the

team, the very heart of the TAYO search. In the back

a lone individual harnessing a sail -‐ capturing the spirit

TAYO is published by the TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc.2602-‐C East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605

Cover photo shows the TAYO 7 awardees holding up a TAYO trophy as one team. This was taken during the TAYO 7 Awarding Ceremony last

Cover Photo

EDITORSLiza Castañeda

Katherine Purugganan

ASSOCIATE EDITORSMaria Regina Reburiano

Georgina Nava

WRITERSilvie Jasmin Agravante

CONTRIBUTORSMaria Regina Reburiano

Liza CastañedaKatherine Purugganan

Georgina NavaNina Terol-‐Zialcita

Redg Plopinio

YWE ENTERED THE TAYO SEARCH… NOW WHAT?Here’s how the ten best youth organizations for the year are chosen:

PHOTOSRey Mondez

Redg PlopinioEvita Garcia

LAYOUT ARTISTLeah Katrina del Rosario

to submit an entry to the TAYO awards. You comply with all the requirements needed to be a valid entry. The Secretariat then re-‐

-‐tween the submission and the awarding, how are the

Ten Accomplished Youth

really deter-‐mined?

First, the TAYO secretariat looks through all your documents to make sure that you complied with the requirements correctly. The new requirement for TAYO 7 is the

structured. The panel of screeners (see below) will thank you if you fol-‐low this correctly.

Second, the TAYO secretariat con-‐sults with a panel of screeners, ex-‐

-‐tors whose judgment skill we trust. Each area (Luzon, Visayas, Mind-‐anao and NCR) gets its own panel. Each of the panels select ten (10)

criteria: Impact of the Project En-‐

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Third, we organize TAYO alumni, friends and partners in all corners

validators once we determine the

inspect the area/recipients of the project. You need to give the cor-‐

which will determine things like how many project recipients you had, how long you implemented the project, where you got your funds, etc.

Each validator then prepares a report and sends video clips, pho-‐

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process. The Secretariat will then

next level.

The second to the last level of the

search is the Area Finals.

to join the Area Finals. One repre-‐

be reqsession that includes teambuild-‐

judges to present your project.

A standard powerpoint presen-‐

as they face a panel of judges to explain your project in 7 minutes

rigors of the Area Judging process and is deserving enough to be

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level of the search, is a week-‐long gathering of the top 20 organiza-‐

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and the Awarding Ceremony. (*

much similar to the Area Finals,

-‐midable panel of judges composed

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It is only then that the Ten Accom-‐

of the year will be determined. And to keep the suspense high, the win-‐

Awarding Ceremony.

awaits each TAYO winner, plus a specially commissioned trophy

Imao.

The TAYObe long but, as they say, the road to success is never easy. Indeed, it is not easy to select the best among very competent entries

Instead, take it as a challenge to

then submit an entry again. Who knows, 2010 might be your year.

TAYO12 Year 7 13

HThe Search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Or-‐

held at the Podium Cinemas.

the event, along with TAYO stalwarts Sena-‐

-‐mission Chairman Richie Nalupta. Also in at-‐tendance was Ms. Cecile Alcantara, President

presenter of TAYO 7.

the 2nd Quisumbing-‐

for Health, the winning

Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity

of the University of the Philippines Manila Col-‐lege of Medicine.

speeches from the TAYO principals were con-‐cluded, those present in the cinema witnessed

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-‐rum following the screening.

Also present during the joint TAYO 7 and 2nd QEFF launch was Mandaluyong City Mayor

of NYC, Commissioner Akiko Thomson of the Philippine Sports Commission, former Health

Her busy schedule notwithstanding, youth icon and

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the Search for TAYO for the Ten Accomplished Youth

acted as one of the judges during a previous search

Awarding Ceremonies for two straight years. She has worked with TAYO kids during various outreach pro-‐

KC acknowledges that she has personally become

” she revealed. “It helped that I spent years living abroad because I

7 comes to a close, I am really amazed at what the

Understandably, KC is also overwhelmed by the things she witnesses in the course of her job as an ambassa-‐dor and her other involvements, like in TAYO. “Every-‐

-‐volved,” said KC.

“Hunger, unfortunately, is a tremendous challenge -‐-‐

ful to TAYO that they gave me an opportunity to talk about this. It is the most basic need, kasi kung gutom

Hunger -‐

bined.”

can do more if we work together.”

“I’m proud to be part of this generation. It’s really inspiring for me to see what the

youth are doing today.”

KC TAYO:

on

WFP as the country’s national ambassador against hunger to plead for more funds—at least $7 million (P340 million)—to

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the subsequent fame and popularity brought about -‐

its work on Kariton, Klasrum & Klinik (KKK), a literacy and hygiene program for unschooled children.

had set for others around the world, Efren—“Kuya Ef” to his wards—has since won as the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. The world is now tuned in to the Philippines, seeing the power of great ideas and the hardworking heroes who make them happen.

The work of Efren and of the many other individuals -‐

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they belong. The search for TAYO also encourages the

Efren was one of the judges during the Luzon Area Finals of the 7th TAYO Search. He is now helping to encourage more young people to

others.

When asked what it took to be a hero, he replied, “When people regard me as a hero, I always tell them that they should look inside them too because I believe that

-‐ing 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.”

world that badly needs it.

Senator Kiko PangilinanPhilippine Senate

Mr. Paolo Benigno Aquino IV

Chairperson Richard Alvin Nalupta

Ms. Cecile Alcantara

Regional Director Violeta Cruz

MISS CRISTALLE BELO HENARESIntelligent Skin Care

MR. JAN VINCENT ONGThe Philippine Star

MR. BOY ABUNDAMedia Personality

MS. NATALIE CHRISTINE JORGE

MR. JOHN PIERMONT MONTILLA

THE TAYO 7

NATIONAL JUDGES

TAYO16 Year 7 17

striped kind. Of course no visit to Subic is complete -‐

-‐lowing day.

nervous to face the panel of judges, co-‐chaired by

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were assured prior to the judging that their entries will be weighed on its merits, not solely by the skill of the presenter, but their skills were nevertheless tested by the formidable panel of judges.

Ruiz of Hapinoy and Ms. Reese Fernandez of Rag-‐s2Riches, two of the most prominent youth-‐led so-‐cial entrepreneurship groups in the country, shared

their advocacies and issued them a challenge to cre-‐ate more value in their projects.

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held the next day, but because this was going to be their opportunity to share their projects to a wider audience. The media visits began with a visit to the show “Mornings@ANC”, which for some, were their

were given a chance to showcase their projects, and they were also able to encourage other youth organi-‐

aspire to be part of TAYO themselves.

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for the day as they were joined by the popular band Rivermaya, who performed their best-‐known songs during the awards program. The audience had their

embodied the spirit of the projects of the organiza-‐

The program was hosted by TAYO Awards Founda-‐-‐

presence of TAYO organizers, supporters and part-‐-‐

the event memorable not only to the winners, but

Finals.

the SEAMEO Innotech Center for the 7th Search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Or-‐

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were present to encourage the newbies, recognizing

given the story behind the TAYO trophy by Mr. Toym de Leon Imao, the renowned sculptor who had been

they are scheduled to go to Subic. The highlight of the day was the trip to Zoobic Safari. This proved to

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When Heroes Come TogetherThe TAYO 7 National Finals Week

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The equal right

the only thing we all

convenient and comfortable state of learning should never be

When even the schools in Metro-‐politan Manila experience short-‐age in classrooms, what do schools in the provinces expect?

In a number of areas all over the country, this has become a usual sight: classes being conducted under

students all cramped up in a small corner, trying hard

ignoring either humidity or strong winds while conduct-‐

what our young students and educators in the public sector go through in the quest for learning.

These are the same experiences that prompted the members of the -‐

ence Club in La Union to put up the “Adopt-‐Your-‐Own-‐School” project.

“The school where most of the children in our com-‐munity are studying have so many needs to be ad-‐

which results to problems within the school. The place is not conducive enough for learning,” ex-‐

search. The group built a temporary reading center

dining area for visitors which they called -‐-‐

to fence and secure the school grounds. A nursery

cum herbal garden was revived where students started

which grow abundant in the school grounds.

same enthusiasm among their schoolmates, teachers and parents to help guarantee that the projects will

-‐dents and supported by its General PTCA,

Building One’s FutureOrganization:

Guesset National High School Science Club

Project Entry:

Adopt-Your-Own-School: Regreen and Restructure its Physical

Facilities and Environment

some private individuals, bamboo, cogon, grass, rocks, bags of cement and even steel bars were brought and used to spruce up the school.

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-‐ing able to carry out some of the much-‐needed proj-‐ects of the school without having to wait for govern-‐

We in the club believe that all of us are young leaders and that all of us have the ini-‐

project because we really care not only to solve the

Geormie-‐lyn said.

“As we see the changes that we have made, we are

are, we know that we can do something good in

when added together, would bring greater change. Age is not the basis of leadership, but the dedica-‐

deeds to others,” Geormie-‐lyn ended.

these young dynamic movers of change!

The Department of Education expected that there are over 5.6 million students in public secondary schools for this school year 2009-2010 alone, so that explains the need for more buildings and classrooms to be put up in our public schools in the country. Some of these public schools have become over

Good thing we are inspired by Guesset National High School Science Club’s example of taking the lead in helping solve this problem. They have literally built their future ahead.

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cess is able to provide

“Potable water is ob-‐tained by pouring wa-‐ter, whether from riv-‐ers, streams or deep well, into the bio-‐sand

be immediately used. The supply, treatment

within the control of the individual households,”

Moreover, the PYAP Pamplona Camarines Sur Chapter, with the support of various organiza-‐

an added income as well by producing more

day.

The willingness of non-‐government organiza-‐

the way for its expansion. It brought the

in Pamplona but also in the neighbor-‐ing towns. The expansion has given the youth a chance to earn while improving their quality of life.

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and some US Peace Corps Volunteers

drinking clean and safe water.

We felt that young people like us can really be-‐come a medium of change of the country,” Arvin proudly said.

Organization:

Pag-asa Youth Association of the PhilippinesPamplona, Camarines Sur Chapter

Project Entry:

Dunong Kwarta sa Bio-Sand Filter Project

Studies prove that man can live without food but never without water.

are being developed, studied and applied so that we

in our homes but to have the clearest, cleanest and safest drinking water much needed by our human bodies.

The Pamplona, Camarines Sur Chapter of the Pag-‐

, an orga-‐

a livelihood project named the

sa Bio-‐Sand Filter Project”. Aimed at providing its people—especially the young children in the area—safer water to drink, its local government unit and a

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group explained that with the use of crushed gravel -‐

and the water becomes clearer. The gravel takes away the contaminants from the water, which makes it an odorless and less complicated process. This pro-‐

BioSand Water Filters is comparable to the centuries old slow sandknown to remove 95.0 to 99.0% of some organic contaminants, which includes bacteria, viruses, protozoa, worms, and particles. Filtration through this process is free of discoloration, odor, and unpleasant taste, thus making it safe for drinking, food preparation, hygiene, and sanitation. This is one innovative way of keeping our water clean and safe.

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SEALing THE DEAL FOR

THE FUTUREOrganization:

Sangguniang Kabataan Passi City Federation

Project Entry:

SEAL

Stephen John Palomaria, President of the Sangguni-‐ said when asked

the City of Passi, these young people united and gath-‐ered all their resources to create and implement Proj-‐ect S.E.A.L. or otherwise known as Project SEarly Academic Learning for Children to Study, Explore, Achieve and Lead. This is their response to the press-‐ing problems of malnourishment among children ages

limited access to learning centers for these toddlers and even problems on child rearing. These concerns are quite a handful for young people like Stephen,

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them as just mere support-‐ers of all sorts of sports events or commonly known as during

begin a new project with all sorts of

Yet, as Stephen puts it, they took the challenge and made sure to prove

S.E.A.L.

life of the children in their community who have work-‐ing mothers and also empowering these children by

day care centers, Project SEAL was put into place.

All of the SK Chairmen allocated a budget which cov-‐ered school supplies and food to be given to kids in the daycare centers. As to reading materials, they have

cut on cost and to put a personal touch in the proj-‐

were given books and other school supplies, supple-‐

Care Center. This is to help local government employ-‐ees provide a venue for their schooling children that is within close range at their workplace to ensure them

“We believe that a valued child is the an-‐

a new Philippines,” writes SK Passi City -‐

cause of this, an ordinance was passed in the City Council of Passi to ensure the

amidst change of leadership. The city government likewise hopes that the S.E.A.L. books will be distributed annually following

When all these were done, Stephen was asked about their feelings on the change they have made in their

said, “the smiles cannot be exchanged to whatever

extended to them.

As they became winners of the TAYO 7 search, the

changes in the community even through small good deeds.

Stephen expressed his dream for the youth of our coun-‐try, “I dream for a community in which all services are delivered directly to the young people. I also dream of an empowered youth sector. I want an involved youth

-‐ate blue oceans in everything they do. Tayo pa rin ang

.”

that the youth is the hope of our land, the SK Federa-‐

have SEALfuture leaders of our land.

There is no such thing as too early in educat-ing little kids. According to studies, children exposed to studying at a very early age will likely learn more things and remember more things as compared to those who begin formal school at age 5. Dr. Robert Titzer, an expert in infant learning says that children to be able to reach its full potential in brain development, should be exposed in study-ing even as early as infanthood by teaching these children simple words and by reading to them these words correctly.

So SK Federation of Passi City just made the right choice of giving all-out support to our pre-schoolers. This is one effective way of empowering our heroes-to be. Way to go, Project SEAL!

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empower them as responsible treatment partners. A

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the community got regular follow-‐up check-‐ups from the sorority physicians. Families were also informed

successful recovery from the disease.

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“We are proud that health consciousness in the com-‐

munity has improved because

they just relied on the peri-‐odic visits of health workers, but now they do not only ac-‐

to their health problems, they also work to prevent diseases from spreading. Through our

-‐

on Tuberculosis was greatly reduced. Those who have completed the treatment were given a sense of ac-‐complishment and improved self-‐esteem. We realized that the youth are instrumental in bringing about change for a healthier future,” Rita shared.

Mu Sigma Phi Sorority hopes

not restricted with only what the eyes see, that they may learn to be responsible for

that awareness in their own spheres. They must use -‐

spiring older and even younger people in becoming health advocates.

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community.

big things,” Rita concluded.

Health is wealth -‐-‐ a proverb that is never outdated nor obsolete. When

news of plagues or epidemics hit our coun-‐try, especially in the remote areas, we know

we cannot just sit and watch people die without

-‐Mu Sigma Phi, has very

high regard on sisterhood, scholarship and leader-‐

surgical missions throughout the country.

very promising future died of Tuberculosis. He was the hope not just of his family but the tribe as well.

should not have happened if only they knew whom

to seek for help,” said Rita Mae Ang, a member of the Mu Sigma Phi Sorority.

that needed to be addressed is the inaccessibility to health care of people in far . Philippine

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this community in Calawis were made to aid those

The Touch That HealsOrganization:

Mu Sigma Phi Sorority

Project Entry:

Tutok GaMUtan

According to the record of the World Health Organization’s 2009 Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report, the Philippines ranked 9 out of the 22 countries in the world that are considered to have a high-burden of Tuberculosis cases. We also came second to China as having the highest number of TB cases in the Asia-

-ed 100 Filipinos died of the disease each day.

To date, efforts of lowering mortality rates are given much emphasis by concerned govern-ment agencies as TB is now considered to be a curable disease.

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“there is hope),” this is one of the famous adages that most of the Filipinos hold on to. Perhaps, this is one reason that makes each one of us believe that all that is painful may just be a passing phase because all will soon be well.

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, also known as , indeed gives hope to their fellow young people who are looking for

-‐

of Japanese-‐Filipino Children (JFC). They help JFCs -‐

manga. A manga is a comic popularized by the Japanese and has been the favorite of young people. The YOGHI manga aims to impart to readers some very important lessons on

by YOGHI, making this group the largest in number with regard to inter-‐racial children in the Philippines.

being recognized by their fathers, being allowed -‐

corded child support that is due them. These among others are what YOGHI desires to help the JFCs with.

manga

migrant workers, understanding adolescent sexual-‐ity, peer pressure and poverty as areas of concerns.

-‐ian society where all live simply and according to

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vision.

who addresses the concerns of distressed Filipino

women migrant workers who returned to the coun-‐try from Japan. With the YOGHI manga in place, the

from other socio-‐civic society groups that will help them advance the rights of the JFCs and empower them as well.

“We hope to unite migrant children to support each

of their parents. I also dream for a Philippines where -‐

ments of other oppressed as well as minority people

and mobilizing themselves for the future of the coun-‐try,” Mikas added as she expressed her desire for the youth in the country.

The YOGHI manga project hopes to reach not only -‐-‐

that the mangasectors involved and generate support for its other youth-‐oriented projects.

“I feel honored and lucky to be part of the change -‐

cial change and integrates with the community,” Mi-‐

TAYO 7 winners.

“Walang sinumang nabubuhay para sa sarili lamang

YOGHI has imparted to us, that we should not care less of other people especially if they belong to the

are endless to extend help to those who seem op-‐pressed.

Mangas began in the 12th century in Japan and during those times, these Japanese comics were written in scrolls. Most mangas before had cultural and historical themes. These were depicted through whimsical

-gas that hooked most Filipinos were Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, Doraemon to name a few. Who knows that the newest socially relevant

also get more young people hooked to do-

DRAWN TO HOPEOrganization:

Batis-Youth Organization that Gives Hope and Inspiration(BATIS-YOGHI)

Project Entry:

YOGHI Manga

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It was love. It was hate. Or perhaps both that became the reasons to start-‐

up this project. El Consejo Atenista, the college student government of the Ateneo

de Zamboanga University saw the importance to respond to the need to unite the Ateneo college stu-‐

eradicate apathy among the students.

this. The school has been a living witness to the glar-‐ing detriments of the culture of apathy such as the

-‐

angles and breathes in a myriad of faces.” This then ignited the desire to launch the project dubbed as “The Rewired: I-‐Hate-‐Apathy Program.”

-‐-‐

forum in understanding important social issues to environmental engagements for a hands-‐on experi-‐ence in saving the environment, all these to get the

and the goings-‐on around them and, thus the term “ .”

things happening around them. And so as part of The Rewired: I-‐Hate-‐Apathy Program, El Consejo Atenista

-‐

government and socio-‐civic sectors. Ateneans like-‐

-‐

to make a change, be the change and dream big while taking small steps. These are adages that inspired me and my colleagues to work hard and develop a strong passion for service and doing more for others.

Magisand Cura Personalis-‐care for persons/others-‐ are also

-‐

and synonymous with Ateneo de Zamboanga Uni-‐

Pro Deo Et Patria

of God and coun-‐try.”

the TAYO 7 search, El Consejo Ateni-‐

more upcoming events to sustain

Love And Hate Collide

Organization:

El Consejo Atenista

Project Entry:

The Rewired: I-Hate-Apathy Program

Apathy came from a Greek word “apathe-ia,” which literally means “without feelings” or the “absence of passion.” Only dead bodies can be considered as not having feelings anymore or can no longer be passionate. And since young people are known to have the highest energies and zest for life, we

those who are without feelings. Therefore, let’s set free our passions and let others feel our presence. After all, Albert Einstein once said, “The world is a dangerous place to live in, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.”

-sejo Atenista showed us the way to see the light!

-‐

-‐ing by being involved so that our country may be

Having exposed these college students to various

-‐vided a venue for these young men and women to put all their energies and zest for life into good use.

them to prove their worth in the community they live in.

“I desire for the youth to tap their dynamism and

change and development in their own special spheres. I want them to believe in their capacity as young leaders and realize they can do more,

growth. The young should no longer be passive re-‐cipients of adult wisdom. Our country is our own to earn, shape and lead. The Philippines expects

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TAYO32 Year 7 33

search shares his feeling towards the outcome of their project.

come.

-‐munity loving and preserving the sea and the marine life.

“Huwag na tayong umasa sa gobyerno at mga nakakatanda, kabataan magsimula nang gumalaw at baguhin ang kapalaran (Let us not wait for the government or for our our elders to act, the youth should begin to move

or too rich for us to be able to make our place cleaner and our future brighter. With SMM Kabaltak, we have seen that the youth indeed is the gold of this country.

their partner for everyday survival. Life was okay

catch became fewer and fewer each day.

-‐

themselves to help solve this problem.

otherwise known as SMM Kabaltak is a youth

-‐

have been a TAYO winner in -‐

in the community of their un-‐wavering commitment in help-‐ing save Mother Earth. This

again that the cause they are

In partnership with the Rotary

-‐baltak set-‐up styrofoam buying

-‐

ups. In turn, the residents

sack turned over to the buy-‐

styrofoam a day.

-‐

-‐ture would need 1,000 sacks of styrofoam to have

gold”, explained SMM Kabaltak in their TAYO en-‐try form. Likewise, this project was also an op-‐

order to raise their awareness in environmental

“mangingisda dahil napakarami po naming isda

dahil alam naming malaki ang naitutulong namin (I feel we have helped oth-‐

The entire world produced 14 million metric tons of styrofoam a year, not to forget that some of these do not end up being recycled.

and becomes hazardous to the environ-

United States, Recycle Tech a company which specialized in manufacturing recycling equipment made the Styrofoam Recycling Equipment. This allows styrofoam to be pro-cessed through an extraction system, which melts and compresses the styrofoam and thus generating a solid mass. This solid mass now becomes raw material for production of picture and document cases, fabric, shoes and CD jewel cases.

Let’s be inspired by SMM Kabaltak’s exam-ple. Let’s recycle!

Trash turns to

Organization:

Samahan ng Maliit na Mangingisda ng Kabataang BALTAK (SMM-KABALTAK)

Project Entry:

Styrofoam Collection in Coastal Areas of Atimonan, Quezon

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in the community. “

seen their purpose in their community. These purposeful lives they lead only show us that indeed as long as

much care.

“Our dream for the young people in our community is for them to help other people and be prepared for any disaster that might happen. Our dream for the young people in the country is for them to be inspired in help-‐ing others and have unity in making change for our country,” Paolo further emphasized.

is their purpose. This is what makes a true winner.

Volunteerism is one important trait that was seen among young Filipinos during one of the most devas-‐

-‐

these young individuals who risked their own lives in saving other people. This is the kind of young people we want to have today and this is what the -‐

is doing to be relevant in

together to be able to train their fellow youth in help-‐

-‐

“The goal of this project is to lead the youth out

other vices, to enrich their social and intellec-‐tual growth and discover their talents and ca-‐

-‐-‐

port, angle rescue and rappelling, water rescue, basic swimming and mass casualty incident handling. The training included hands-‐on experience with available rescue equipment. With this, members were able to volunteer as emergency personnel or helped rescue

-‐-‐

luwa” and medical missions. Their involvement in these

of being able to help save

of disasters or accidents can survive.

“It was a song that in-‐spired us in doing such project. It was Jam by Cookie Chua and Keven Roy and the lyrics go:

Ang mundong dinatnan

,” shares Marc Paolo Cala-‐lang, President and rep-‐

-‐

Organization:

Muntinlupa Junior Rescue Team

Project Entry:

Junior Rescue Training Program

One big organization that operates mainly in

believes that the power of volunteerism can help in the development of peace initiatives in countries and may likewise effect sustain-able change in these communities. Among their thrusts are helping countries develop programs that will help gain leverage in the aspects of economics, politics, social par-ticipation ad of course peace and develop-ment.

comes from the developing countries. This only goes to show that even those coming from developing countries that also need intervention, also shares whatever they have to make this world a better place to live in.

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Curtain Call: DREAMS

FULFILLED

Organization:

Iloilo Prima Galaw Productions, Inc.

Project Entry:

Project Dream

To say “good luck” in theatre performances

actors, actresses and musicians are wished that they should “Break a leg!” This supersti-tious belief in the tradition of theatre dates back to the time of Shakespeare.

act of the actors’ kneeling on one knee after the curtain call to say thank you to audi-ences for a good performance; it is also the moment wherein actors were given tips and

splendid performance.

Performing to entertain can be ful-‐

and compliments make all the hard work -‐

ing public. It becomes more rewarding when

who may have less in life and those who have gone through so much hardships.

their talents by performing for the orphans, abused

more than eager to learn more about arts.

-‐

-‐-‐

curtain call does not denote an end of an act, but it

meant more people being accorded help.

by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. -‐

bined with the generosity of your heart.”

-‐pliances like electric fans and water dispensers. The

workshops to help women and children develop their

The theatre and dance workshops are also their way

rich and colorful Ilonggo heritage.

“They (the youth) tend to forget Philippine culture and arts. Some of the youth are voiceless, unassert-‐

like smoking, taking drugs, drinking liquor and -‐

nology. This we would like to correct and im-‐-‐

Krizia added.

IPG believes that to be able to help, one need not look far to scavenge for whatever

come from within our selves, discovering what is innately ours may just be the tool to solve some of the pressing issues in our community.

-‐

-‐spired by our family, friends, peers and men-‐

through our God-‐given talents,” Krizia ended.

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The project, started in year 2000, has brought the arts closer to those who have the talent but did not have enough opportunity to hone it. It has encouraged

has likewise helped incul-‐cate in them the preser-‐

further enrichment of the arts.

Artreach developed a

knowledge of the arts.

who have been deprived of basic needs, rights

what the society calls the “underprivileged” were the priority.

The second phase gives exposure to

-‐

period of three months to choose a theme or concept

that they will work with. E-‐SUCH encourages

expressing their feelings on issues concern-‐

environment.

Lecture, seminars and talks comprise the third

-‐

art genres and artworks of various renowned

-‐

-‐

“Train up a child in the way he should go and

when he is old, he will not de-‐part from it.”

“Whenever I see the out-‐come of our c ommu n i t y projects, we feel that we have done great things for them. Some of the children say that we were

helping them determine what they want to be-‐come in the future. The things we teach them help them a lot not only in their studies but in their everyday lives,” says Ram on the change they have done. “I want the children that we have helped in our

our society. I also want them to always see the

their surroundings. I want all the children in this country to become literate components of the future society,” Ram concluded.

E-‐SUCH has proven that with art, there is no bar-‐

every stroke liberally touching the canvass, so

whatever concerns they have in life. Art has giv-‐

made them dream once more and believe once

can make it happen regardless of who and what they are.Brushing Off Barriers

Organization:

Earnest Support for Underprivileged Children (E-SUCH) Charity Foundation

Project Entry:

Artreach

E-‐SUCH believes in the philosophy that art

the beauty of life.

E-‐SUCH, which stands for Earnest Support for Underprivileged Children, established the Artreach project that aims to provide

the arts regardless of their social and eco-‐nomic stature.

This is the insignia of the Order of the National Art-ists or known as Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining, an award given to a Filipino who contributed much to the development of the arts in our country. This is the highest award given by the Philippine government through a Presi-dential Proclamation.

Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining awardee awardee will arise form the ranks of those E-SUCH kids!

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2009 Coke Barkada Award

to from

and environment to make it more conducive for

values of unity and teamwork to achieve a com-‐mon goal.

bright side, despite the odds. The group did just

Teletech Special Award for Excellence in Education and Youth Empowerment This award is given to who uses their passion for the arts and their God-‐given talents in order to help the less fortunate. To do this,

children as well as students.

TeaM Energy Special Award

-‐

to inspire change among the Filipino youth.

-‐en to the -‐

ippines, Pamplona Chapter (PYAP-‐Pamplona

Chapter)

acted upon solving the need for safe water in

technology they learned from a US Peace Corps Volunteer Group.

TAYO 7SPECIAL AWARDS-‐-‐

are also given special

Noong aming unang pagkikita-kita, inaamin namin na parang halos maririnig mo ang paghulog ng karayom sa lobby ng Innotech. Sa totoo lang, parang naririnig ko noon ang bawat paggalaw ng mga kamay ng orasan. Nagkakahiyaan, tahimik at tila naiilang sa isa’t isa.

Ngunit, makalipas ang ilang oras lamang ay nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang lahat na makapagkuwentuhan -

bigan.

Sa tuwing inaalala namin ang aming mga naging karanasan, nagtatawanan na lamang kami. Sabi nga namin, nakakapagod pero masaya; malupit pero astig.

Sinasabi na ang mga kabataan sa ngayon ay mapusok, pasibo at walang pakialam sa lipunan. Isang henerasyon daw na mas nanaisin ang gumimik, panonood ng sine at malling, kaysa sa pakikilahok sa mga usapin na kinakaharap ng ating bansa sa kasalukuyan. Ito raw ang kabataan ng kasalukuyang henerasyon. Ito raw kami.

Pero, sa nagdaang apat na araw, nabali namin ang ganitong paniniwala. Napatunayan namin na kaya naming mga kabataan na makibahagi sa mga usaping panlipunan at maging lider sa iba’t-ibang larangan.

Pagkamalikhain, Kolektibismo, Bolunterismo --- Ito ang mga katangiang nag-uugnay sa mga kabataang nandito ngayon. Dalawampung kabataang mula sa dalawampung organisasyon na nagpakita ng mga katangiang hindi inaasahan sa aming mga edad. Kaming lahat ay kumikilos sa paniniwala na dapat ang kabataan ay kabahagi sa pagtataguyod ng kapakanan ng bansa at kaisa sa mga laban at hangarin ng iba pang sektor sa lipunan.

Tayo ang kabataan ng kasalukuyang henerasyon. Hindi na lamang tayo nakukulong sa loob ng kahon ng pagkawalang-bahala. Wala na lamang tayo sa loob ng apat na sulok ng kawalang-pakialam.

Tayo ang kabataan - ekstraordinaryo, makadasig o motivating, matindi, makulay, nindot ang pag-uban o maganda ang samahan, alegre o masayahin, oragon o magaling.

Tayo ang kabataan, ang bagong lakas ng lipunan, at patuloy na magiging mabuting anak ng bayan.

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Moving Forward Through Onward Gift of Books

This is (PYAP) -‐ Talisay City Chapter -‐

-‐posed primarily of out-‐of-‐school youth (OSY) in Cebu.

group of concerned individuals challenged themselves -‐

quent members of the society.

was conceptualized to encourage -‐

-‐

so, they have been wounded in many ways by those -‐

ect was done in respect to all the experiences these young people have gone through. It was carried out in a manner that, to say the very least, give them a sense of feel-‐good experience that they too will see their worth.

-‐

-‐

sells recycled items from trash to help them earn their seed money to start-‐up their own businesses.

-‐

pear. We feel the need to address the issues circling the out-‐of-‐school-‐youth and we feel that through Proj-‐

-‐-‐

most of the members are now into their own business such as munchkins-‐making, shakoyand others. This in turn has also made PYAP-‐Talisay Chapter strengthen the Livelihood and Savings Scheme dubbed as Piso Para sa PYA -‐

young people will have this sincere desire to make a

the development of our out-‐of-‐school youth and we

Rex shares his hopes for the PYAP-‐Talisay Chapter.

we accumulate much and later on leave them behind only to let them be hidden from our sight because of the thick dust that would feast on them.

Tsinelas Cam-‐

pus Volunteer Group has capitalized on local promi-‐-‐

in the world of arts.

mountainous and coastal barangays in Cebu. They are the children who do not have access to

because of pov-‐erty. With this, they aimed at providing edu-‐

-‐tance to poor students by do-‐

-‐

Tsinelas brought together professionals, media prac-‐

-‐nate books. These, in turn, were sold to a market of

Center in Cebu. Proceeds from the event became

“The group decided on a book sale because the do-‐-‐-‐

from slum areas in Cebu City that received a three-‐

-‐

ter at Colonia Central Elementary School, a remote barangay in the town of Tuburan in Cebu Province.

“Some of the campus volunteers did not come from -‐

generate funds to support those who are less privi-‐

shares, “There is nothing more rewarding than see-‐

-‐ter.”

Tsinelas Campus Volunteer Group showed us how

conquer their dreams by giving them the opportunity

Organization: Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines - Talisay City ChapterProject Entry: Project Onward

Organization: Tsinelas Campus Volunteer GroupProject Entry: Their Books

TAYO44 Year 7 45

The Swine and Goat Story Lucky Number 777

happened to more young people and they felt it was

all good.

This is -‐

Lantapan, has emerged now as one barangay known

-‐munity where 79% of the out-‐of-‐school youth de-‐

much during in-‐between harvest seasons to support -‐

ers cannot send their children to school, these young people became farmers as well to help their parents meet their daily needs.

-‐vide livelihood projects to marginalized youth in their barangay. With this in mind, they have formulated a project where out-‐of-‐school youth in their commu-‐

-‐

-‐-‐

They are expected to raise these and eventually be a source of income. Out-‐of-‐school youth, regis-‐tered SK members and other farm workers duly screened by the organi-‐

-‐ries of the said project. As a requirement, ben-‐

a one-‐day seminar with -‐

entered into an agreement to make the project sus-‐

a piglet or a kid to raise and in return they are ex-‐

either piglet or a kid for every one of which awarded to them.

“We have seen the struggle of our fellow youth in our community and we thought that through this project we are helping them prepare for their future. We hope to put up one day a satellite market for the meat that we get from our livestock. We dream that

-‐

about their project.

go hungry anymore and eventually no young person will be out-‐of school.”

while they take part in helping their fellow young

taken it a step further, risking their own lives to reach out to those who need them.

Students in Free Enterprise-‐MSU General Santos

City also known as

go to the site amidst the security threats in the area. Now dubbed as a ghost town, residents have moved

-‐-‐

nity and build entrepreneurial mindsets among the residents. They conducted lectures to orient them of the business world and some members even im-‐mersed in the community, literally living with them to truly experience the real need of its residents.

without a single cent to compensate for the risks and

transformed us, to have a deeper sense of commit-‐

-‐prove the state of living of our impoverished and less fortunate communi-‐

SIFE-‐MSU to TAYO 7 search shared his thoughts about their experience.

SIFE-‐MSU also worked closely with MSU profes-‐

training on quality management of food products

-‐

“It feels great to create a huge footprint in the lives of the people that we help. It is heartbreaking to know

to the very basics of living. Helping the people eat three meals a day is more rewarding than any award

-‐

-‐

also see the need to more sustainable income-‐gen-‐

problem of poverty in our country. Things could hap-‐pen, abundance will come. The only challenge is to

Organization: Kulasihan Young Achievers, Inc.Project Entry: Swine and Goat Dispersal

Organization: Students in Free Enterprise-Mindanao State University General Santos CityProject Entry: Project 777 Max!

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All Hyped-Up and Healthy Here My Friend

No, they are not doctors. Nor are they

from the University of the Philippines -‐

up to promote healthy lifestyle. This

being important, worthy to be shared to other young people.

“Accountants can easily be stereotyped as backroom employees, facing their computers and spreadsheets. Simply

constantly challenges its members to explore and

-‐try to TAYO 7.

dancing, futkal (football sa kalye or street soccer), Frisbee and Capoeira session, UP JPIA encouraged

and demos and even establishment of health booths that provided free medical check-‐ups and consulta-‐

-‐

-‐rated in their TAYO entry form.

advocacies as the project paved the way for these

people in our community is that someday, some-‐

and lifestyles. We hope that they too can replicate

change in our society. This is what UP JPIA showed us and so the challenge to think of more innova-‐

emphasized as she explains the change they have ini-‐

transform marginalized youth by teaching and train-‐ing them to explore their innate talents and poten-‐

and performances. From the words Dire which is Ce-‐buano for here and Husi meaning friend , this group of friends promises ready support. It is as if to say “here, my friend, we can help you and we accept you”.

the need to help the so called outcasts of society like the street kids, out-‐of-‐school and indigenous youths. Their project called

Trade, aimed to transform these youths that are usu-‐ally ignored by society. They conducted art sessions in the streets of Cagayan

-‐

took part of the said classes. The group has expanded -‐

danao such as the and also university students from Xavier University-‐Ateneo de Cagayan de Oro.

Armed with a developed talent in the arts, a reju-‐-‐

cepted their unique sense of individuality, the young

their own pieces of artwork and place them in the -‐-‐

ment of Trade Industry to aid these young people to

the streets.

“As we have mentored these disadvantaged youths, we feel that they are empowering us just as much

space we realize that much has to be learned from the intrinsic talents and nature-‐inspired sense of

-‐

these young people.

With the work they have done in the community,

and was awarded a cash grant that was made as -‐

terprise.

-‐

of our young people.

Organization: UP Junior Philippine Institute of AccountantsProject Entry: Project Activate

Organization: Dire Husi Initiative OrganizationProject Entry: Interconnecting Indigenous Young Artisans and Young Urban Fashionistas Through Fair Trade

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Nurturing Mother NatureGiving Young People

the Special Treatment

We saw the fury of Mother Nature through the ty-‐phoons Ondoy and Pepeng when it swept away thou-‐sands and thousands of homes all over Metro Manila and most parts of Luzon. Only then did it really sink in

Fortunately, even before the catastrophe, a group of young people has been valuing the importance of

were all taken into heart. They have also propagated backyard gardening to advocate organic vegetable

has

Alabel, Sarangani Province.

community of Pongoleel is grappling with and the danger/disaster that the environment may cast the moment it take its revenge against the abuse of man

Pongoleel 4H Club was organized through

-‐culture, a government agency mandated to promote the welfare of the farm youth. Most of its members

food needs.

“Low income of members of the community of Pon-‐goleel is the main reason of their inability to send their children to school which in turn contributes to the increase of out-‐of-‐school youth. Our community

erosion and scouring. These are the reasons why we

some very important environmental issues while giv-‐-‐

eryday living,” Jovanie explained.

-‐ing to help augment the income of the people in the community. Together with the local government, 4H Club Pongoleel gave out kids and piglets to ask the

-‐-‐

nomic status of the members of the Pongoleel com-‐

-‐

has brought to the community.

4H Club Pongoleel indeed showed everyone in their community the value of keeping and protect-‐ing the environment and how all these will

all these will in the end make our future a bet-‐ter world for our chil-‐

children.

-‐-‐

ic circumstances hinder most youth from taking advantage of even the free public

response to this need, various cause-‐oriented groups have taken the chance to be of ser-‐

of our young people by enhancing their learning experience.

or known as SPEDSAstudents from the Western Visayas State University

people who need their talents. They have also capi-‐talized on their skills in using sign language as one

7 shares the story behind their project called Litera-‐cy Program for Aetas and Indigents, “The Aetas in Panay, being a part of an ethnic group, do not receive

-‐

to reach out to the Aetas, an e t h n i c group in the area, to help them t h r o u g h s p e c i a l classes and

provided feeding program to intro-‐

group also provided school supplies

as textbooks to encourage the kids to

storytelling, puppet shows and games were incorporated so that kids will ac-‐

in discussions and thus make learning fun.

seen that some of the kids excelled and so they have awarded scholarships to sup-‐port them in their dreams in pursuing their careers by earning their own college de-‐grees.

for the young people in our community is for them to pur-‐sue their studies, be able to graduate and serve as role models in their community,”

-‐tended their help.

-‐

Organization: 4H CLUB PONGOLEEL Project Entry: Ksagen dad-nga de banwe Fungol leel

Organization: Special Education Students AssociationProject Entry: Literacy Program for Aetas and Indigents

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Helping People Rise Above Poverty

with the pervasive poverty as the most serious. Hence, it is the problem that takes priority to be

-‐hilate, if not totally eliminate poverty.” This is

University of Luzon Students in Free Enterprise

described the pressing issue in their city and the reason that made them do Project ARISE.

-‐erless and giving hope to the hopeless, the ULSIFE created “Project ARISE” in response to the needs of

-‐munity. Among the components are: (1) BEST -‐

BIDAUNLAD -‐tainees) (4) CARE

SIGLALocal Advancement). These components hope to inculcate an entrepreneurial mindset among these

-‐dent.

-‐lished livelihood skills laboratory and conducted lec-‐

life skills training and emphasized the value of money among kids through sto-‐

rytelling. Through all these, ULSIFE

has already made link-‐ages with various or-‐ganizations

“We are very happy with the result we achieved from

describe how much we are overwhelmed and happy with the change we have made in our community,”

-‐preneurs that will address real-‐world business and socio-‐economic issues of the depressed, deprived

“We believe that the true measure of success is achieving our dreams by helping others achieve theirs. That is what changing the world is all about.

-‐pressed his feelings on the outcome of their project.

Organization: University of Luzon Students in Free EnterpriseProject Entry: Project Arise

Teaching Them to Fish

SIFE-‐SPUQC Team believes in the power of these words as this principle says much on how we can bet-‐ter ourselves.

The Students in Free Enterprise of St. Paul Univer-‐sity in Quezon City, or , is composed of

the lifestyle of their clientele and to promote entre-‐

-‐cially-‐dependent on their parents or guardians, SIFE-‐

-‐eracy Program -‐gay Valencia, Quezon City to set-‐up their own home-‐based livelihood. With the project on its swing in

of liquid dishwashing, detergent soaps, perfume/co-‐-‐

dole-‐outs and foster sustainability.

-‐-‐

with the school admin-‐

members of the univer-‐-‐-‐

works hand-‐in-‐hand with community social

lot of people out there who needs help and everyone can share to others anything that they have,” Mary Agnes Angela Solis, head of SIFE-‐SPUQC expressed her thoughts about the change her group is advocat-‐ing.

SIFE-‐SPUQC also dreams that one day they will see

has started in the community. According to Agnes, this is one way of changing the world by passing on the knowledge and skills to others so we can create an able community that can help themselves surpass

-‐ing,” Agnes call to her fellow young leaders. And truly

Organization: SIFE-SPUQCProject Entry: Financial Literacy Program

A I

TAYO52 Year 7 53

During the evening of each year I attend the awarding of the Ten Accomplished Youth

being lit across the different communities of the Philippine Archipelago. Little sparks of hope in a seemingly dark situation.

This year's awardees featured a group of FIL-Japanese youth who respond to discrimina-tion on some Filipino-Japanese in search for their culture and identity. They used Manga comics to tackle these issues and help empower them towards making a positive differ-ence.

There's a group from Camarines Sur who responded to the lack of potable water by inno-

standards, but what's remarkable is that it costs a few thousand pesos to give a commu-nity access to clean water.

One of the judges this year was Piermont Montilla, whom I met in TAYO 1. His org allows the healing of the wounds of youth who were sexually abused. A wounded-healer, as John himself was a victim... he's now expanded his organization to a lot more chapters all over the country. He's come back to tell this year to tell the story of his org, and encourage the organizations to continue to grow even after the TAYO recognition.

TAYO awardees.

...there are a lot more orgs, a lot more stories of hope and youthful initiatives.

They say that the youth is the future of our nation... I wouldn't agree anymore.

They are no longer waiting for the future.

They have started, they have and they continue to be responding.

The youth org is the hope here and now.

Liwanag Sa DilimBy Redg Plopinio

They are not popular, just the usual faces we see around. Not rich

meet so they can have three square meals a day. Yet they have be-‐-‐

ers.

These were what we have seen when we were rampaged by ty-‐phoons Ondoy and Pepeng: houses destroyed, main roads seemed like islands, cars turned upside down, farmlands turned into seas,

very ordinary ones who have risked their lives to save those people away from the ravishing waters or even just away from sure hunger. Amidst all these, truly good hearts were never destroyed.

-‐ple can keep their own. We give our salute to all of you for truly

once again reminded that this is what it takes to be a Filipino.

-‐

of true service, of the spirit of genuine “bayanihan.” This is what we

every Filipino there lies a genuine goodness, never tagged with any

the uncontested willingness to extend help.

for our country, we look back to those

testament inspire us to help others without seeking for any-‐thing in return. Just like them, we simply heed to the call of service in its reality. We then call all young Filipinos to re-‐

-‐pino should be. That when all has been done, all of us may truly say as well that: “Ang sarap maging Pilipino!”

HEROES

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Heaven Sent from the Land Down Under

Western Australia generously donated twenty two thousand, eight hundred pesos to the TAYO Awards

themselves.

To the APEC delegates, thank you for believing in the power of the Filipino youth!

LuzonCollege Red Cross Student Council

Hundred Islands Science Club

Hilltop 4-‐H ClubCrusade of Professional & Young Achievers in Rinconada

VisayasRed for Life Medical Assistance VolunteersSan Fernando Integrated Performing Arts Guild (SIPAG)

Mindanao

EONIQUETri-‐Youth Movement / Volunteers of Kapayapaan

-‐ Northern Mindanao

National Capital Region

(KARATULA)

THE TAYO 7 AREA FINALISTS

Organizers

Supported by

Philippine Center of Young Leaders in Governance (PCYL)

Presenter

Special Thanks toMr. Chito Maniago Teletech Holdings, Inc.

THE AREA FINALS JUDGES

THE AREA SCREENERS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

LuzonMISS MARIELOU CHUA

Mindanao

Mindanao University of Science and Technology

Province of Misamis Oriental

(YAPIS)TAYO 4 Finalist

Visayas

MS. JESS QUIJANO

ATTY. NINA VALENZONASugbuanong Pundok Aron Sugpuon Ang Child Abuse (SUPACA)TAYO 2 Winner

MR. ARVIN CRISOSTOMO


MR. VICTOR MANLAPAZ

MISS RHEA ALARCON

TAYO 1 Winner

LuzonMISS EVITA GARCIA

Visayas

MISS JOSEPHINE FIRMASEUniversity of the Philippines Visayas

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THE ON-SITE VALIDATORS:

National Youth CommissionJun AngelesCharito Carag

Philippine Center of Young Leaders in GovernanceKatherine Purugganan

PAST TAYO WinnersGilbert ChanRavelth CastroRosemarie Mores Rhea RatoMichelle GuditoMarc Marion GuillerganMinnie PerdizGirlee Caro

Allen Vic TanRyan Jay RamosIvanell Subrabas

Israel Jayson Vinta Kalvin AdalaChristopher Ray Tanayan

Jim Ordaniel

Other Partners/Friends of TAYO

TAYO Awards FoundationMr. Rollie Fabi, ChairmanMr. Mike Sicat, Co-‐Chairman

Mary Grace Palpallatoc, TreasurerKatherine Purugganan, Corporate SecretaryGeorgina NavaMaria Regina ReburianoMaria Luisa Castañeda

Ernesto Sunga, Jr.

O!ce of Senator Kiko Pangilinan

Mr. Ares GoyenaGeorgina Nava

Evita GarciaVina Vivien VargasRachel Gillego

Nines Terol-‐ZialcitaRita GallardoJulie LaconicoNicco Atos

Rey NanaleJohn Paramio

National Youth CommissionChairman Richard Alvin M. NaluptaCommissioner Priscilla Marie AbanteCommissioner Christopher Lawrence Arnuco

Commissioner Mohammad Hanny Camid

Miss Marielou ChuaMaria Regina ReburianoCristabeth Jacinta Madrigal

Jun Angeles

Marlo Enriquez

Eric RamosTuesday MoisesChris Evert LeongJopep CielosClarissa Alibuyog

Coca-Cola Foundation PhilippinesMr. Rene Adad, ChairmanMs. Cecile Alcantara, President

Ms. Ting CabalzaMr. Victor ManlapazMs. Kathryn Reyes

Coca-Cola Export Corporation

TeaM Energy FoundationMr. Federico Puno, President and CEO

Ms. Cynthia Pantoñal

Department of Social Welfare and DevelopmentSecretary Esperanza CabralUndersecretary Celia Yangco

TAYO Volunteers:

Harold ClaviteIsrael Jayson VintaRenzmar Velasco

Redg PlopinioEda Marie Cabangal

Christopher Ray TanayanMarc Marion GuillerganGilbert ChanRj SawJoanes

TAYO Friends:Miss KC Concepcion

McCann Erickson Philippines Commissioner Gillian Akiko Thomson -‐ Guevara, Philippine Sports Commission

Health-‐

and Natural Resources

Local GovernmentChairman Emmanuel Angeles, Commission on Higher

-‐

Girl Scouts of the Philippines

Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity

Mindanao

MISS KRISTINE CALLEJA

MISS EMERICA CUPASMindanao Polytechnic State College Math Society,


WRITESHOP

Tuklas Katutubo, TAYO 2 Winner

MR. ERIC PASION Run for Change

MISS JACQUELINE PURUGGANAN ESL Teacher

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FRIENDS IN MEDIAABS-CBN

Mornings@ANCMr. Ron CruzMr. TJ Manotoc RX 93.1

DZMMMr. Angelo PalmonesMr. Ariel UretaMs. Winnie CorderoMs. Roselle ManahanMr. Glen CarlosMs. Au Zialcita

DZBB

Mr. Joel Reyes Zobel

DZRHMr. Joe TarucMr. Andy Vital

Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC)

Manila BulletinMs. Mary Ann Sta. Ana

The Philippine Star

The Podium CinemaSEAMEO Innotech

Zoobic Safari

Mango Park Hotel, Cebu City

Raylee Printpack

and Finalists

and to all those who joined the 7th Search for

TAYO SongComposed by: Harold ClaviteLyrics by: Harold Clavite, Redg Plopinio, Georg NavaArranged by: Tito Cayamanda, Nyoy Volante

Rivermaya Mike Elgar Mark Escueta Jayson Fernandez Japs Sergio Ate Flor

Ms. Miej Jornacion

Mr. Mark Ruiz, HapinoyMiss Reese Fernandez, Rags2Riches

Mr. Gilbert Simpao, Unilever PhilippinesMiss Timi Gomez, Unilever Philippines

Sounds

Ms. Mariz de Jesus

Ideals Creatives, Inc. Ms. Rhea Alarcon

Photos:

Rey MondezRedg PlopinioTAYO 7 Winners and Finalists

Subic Bay Metropolitan AuthorityMr. Philipp Mitchell Morales, Zoobic SafariJam Malicsi

SEAMEO InnotechMs. Marlene Santos

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