10 youth groups receive awards
By SARAH HILOMEN-VELASCO
November 5, 2011
Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines — At least 10 youth organizations in the country received awards for exceptional achievements in their communities during the 9th Search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO).
Two of the organizations came from the National Capital Region (NCR) – the Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA) and Indak Kabataan Youth Organization. Two are from Luzon – the University of the Cordilleras - HapiyohMi Cultural Group and AUL-STAGE (Sama-samang Tinig ng mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa Entablado).
Receiving appreciation were the Industrial Engineering Council of Cebu Institute of Technology University, Alyansang mga Kristyanong Mag-aaral – Responsible nga Balikatanhan mga Kabataan (AKMA-RESBAK), and Aklan Catholic College Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants from the Visayas, and Youth Solidarity for Peace-Peace Advocates Zamboanga, Association of Locally -Empowered Youth in Northern Mindanao, and Young Mindanawans Peace Builders from Mindanao.
The organizations received their awards from President Benigno S. Aquino III at the Heroes Hall in Malacañang.
Also at the awarding ceremony were Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan; Paolo Benigno Aquino “Bam” Aquino of the TAYO Awards Foundation; Leon Flores III, chairman and CEO of the National Youth Commission; Guillermo Aponte, president and general manager of the Coca-Cola Export Corporation; Koh Kong Meng, general manager and executive director of Lenovo ASEAN; and Hermino “Sonny” Coloma, secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office.
Co-presented by Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, the 9th TAYO Awards showcases organizations that have a deep commitment in addressing social concerns such as alleviating the need for community healthcare by using herbal medicines, teaching accounting to marginalized cooperatives, promoting and preserving cultural heritage and the arts, and environmental conservation.
Each organization received a TAYO trophy sculpted by artist Toym de Leon Imao, and a P50,000 cash grant from Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines.
Special recognitions given were the Coke Barkada Award from Coca-Cola Foundation, and the Lenovo Young Do-ers IT Award from Lenovo Philippines.
The organizers said the winners were chosen based on the impact of their projects to the community, the capability to bind the spirit of volunteerism and citizenship, creativity and innovation, and the sustainability of the project and their effective use of resources.
Two of the organizations came from the National Capital Region (NCR) – the Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA) and Indak Kabataan Youth Organization. Two are from Luzon – the University of the Cordilleras - HapiyohMi Cultural Group and AUL-STAGE (Sama-samang Tinig ng mga Aktor na Gumagalaw sa Entablado).
Receiving appreciation were the Industrial Engineering Council of Cebu Institute of Technology University, Alyansang mga Kristyanong Mag-aaral – Responsible nga Balikatanhan mga Kabataan (AKMA-RESBAK), and Aklan Catholic College Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants from the Visayas, and Youth Solidarity for Peace-Peace Advocates Zamboanga, Association of Locally -Empowered Youth in Northern Mindanao, and Young Mindanawans Peace Builders from Mindanao.
The organizations received their awards from President Benigno S. Aquino III at the Heroes Hall in Malacañang.
Also at the awarding ceremony were Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan; Paolo Benigno Aquino “Bam” Aquino of the TAYO Awards Foundation; Leon Flores III, chairman and CEO of the National Youth Commission; Guillermo Aponte, president and general manager of the Coca-Cola Export Corporation; Koh Kong Meng, general manager and executive director of Lenovo ASEAN; and Hermino “Sonny” Coloma, secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office.
Co-presented by Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, the 9th TAYO Awards showcases organizations that have a deep commitment in addressing social concerns such as alleviating the need for community healthcare by using herbal medicines, teaching accounting to marginalized cooperatives, promoting and preserving cultural heritage and the arts, and environmental conservation.
Each organization received a TAYO trophy sculpted by artist Toym de Leon Imao, and a P50,000 cash grant from Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines.
Special recognitions given were the Coke Barkada Award from Coca-Cola Foundation, and the Lenovo Young Do-ers IT Award from Lenovo Philippines.
The organizers said the winners were chosen based on the impact of their projects to the community, the capability to bind the spirit of volunteerism and citizenship, creativity and innovation, and the sustainability of the project and their effective use of resources.
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