HERO

Efren Peñaflorida - CNN Hero of the Year

Efren "Kuya Ef" Peñaflorida is a teacher and social worker in the Philippines. He has been named "CNN Hero of the Year" in 2009 for his outstanding advocacy to educate Filipino out-of-school youth through "pushcart classes."

Peñaflorida grew up in Cavite City. During his early days in school, he experienced being harassed and threatened by gangs near their school. He describes how a gang bullied him during high school, as had happened to many other students. Despite this, he still managed to finish his studies.

source: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Efren_Pe%C3%B1aflorida%2C_Jr.

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You make all FILIPINOS proud!

Mabuhay ka Efren! Mabuhay ang mga GUROng Pilipino!