Efren Peñaflorida named CNN Hero of the Year!
November 23, 2009 by admin
Filed under Pinoy News and Culture
Efren Peñaflorida, who started the “Kariton Klassroom” to bring education to poor children, has been named CNN Hero of the Year at the third-annual CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute sa Kodak Theatre sa Hollywood.
Peñaflorida was selected after getting the highest number of online votes, which reached 2.75 million in seven weeks.
The 28-year-old teacher from Cavite City bested nine other contenders from different countries.
He received $100,000 cash to continue his work with his group, Dynamic Teen Company, according to CNN.
The cash prize is on top of the $25,000 bonus that Peñaflorida received after he was included in the top 10 CNN Heroes.
“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,” said Efren upon receiving the award.
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