Mabuhay Efren Penaflorida of Cavite Philippines for bagging the coveted "CNN Hero of the Year" in 2009. Wow! I was dumbfounded when I heard the news. My skin hair stood on ends and my eyes grew misty. I cannot help myself feeling so good hearing the news that Efren, who persevered through the years starting from his very early years in teaching other children who cannot attend school in learning how to read and write, has finally been recognized. And a world class recognition at that.
Efren Penaflorida was a born teacher. He does not only love to teach but he recognizes the importance of giving free education to those who do not have the opportunity specifically to children in the slum areas. His selfless advocacy to educate out-of-school-youth through "push-cart classes " was the vehicle for his winning the CNN award.
Here now is a You Tube video featuring the CNN awarding to Efren Penaflorida of the coveted 2009 "CNN Hero of the Year." Mabuhay, Efren Penaflorida.
