"I am but a mere representative of every child who is determined to learn, every volunteer who unwaveringly dedicates his free service, selfless educators who teach beyond their call of duty and every person who makes a difference in simplest of ways." - Efren Penflorida, Jr.
He may have missed this year's Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit, but 2009 Philippines 21 Fellow Efren Penaflorida, Jr. has so many reasons to celebrate. Peñaflorida, who started a "pushcart classroom" in the Philippines to bring education to poor children as an alternative to gang membership, has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year at the third-annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood last November 21, 2009.
According to CNN, "Peñaflorida, who will receive $100,000 to continue his work with the Dynamic Teen Company, was selected after seven weeks of online voting at CNN.com. More than 2.75 million votes were cast."
Congratulations Efren! And see you at next year's Asia 21 Summit!
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