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ABS-CBN Pays Tribute to Real-Life Heroes in Special Documentary

ABS-CBN proves that ordinary people can be modern day heroes as they recount the remarkable achievements of simple individuals who had done heroic acts and extraordinary deeds in the special documentary “Bayaning Pilipino: Ako ang Simula ng Pagbabago” this Sunday (Feb 28), 10 PM.

Hosted by Karen Davila and TJ Manotoc, this two-hour special narrates the stories of past winners of the Gawad Geny Lopez: Bayaning Pilipino Awards, ABS-CBN’s annual search aimed at recognizing existing heroes who have rendered service to the Filipino people, from the time the awards were first held in 1995.

The eight featured awardees currently reside in different parts of the Philippines, mostly in rural areas, continuing their noble acts.

One of them is Erlinda Cabañal, Bayaning Pilipino Awardee for 2003, who selflessly offered her time and gave up her family life to be able to teach a native group of kids called Blaan in Sarangani province.

Purificacion Viernes of Cebu City (Bayaning Pilipino Awardee for 2001), on the other hand, still opted to be a “peace advocate” in Iligan and mediate between the warring Christians and Muslims even though her selfless intentions of helping the community claimed the lives of her husband and one of her children as their efforts were linked to the rebel group New People’s Army.

Mercedes “Ka Merced” Castro, Bayaning Pilipino Awardee for 2000, also served as an inspiration when she passionately fought for poor people’s rights in the city and successfully upheld anti-illegal squatting laws.

Other awardees to be featured are Norma Gohetia, Herminia Ibarra, Soledad Katy, Dr. Arthur Tansiongco, and Dr. Editha Cañete-Miguel.

ABS-CBN’s Gawad Geny Lopez: Bayaning Pilipino Awards are still on the lookout for this year’s nominees for the Bayaning Pilipino, Bayaning Kabataang Pilipino, and Bayaning Samahang Pilipino categories. For inquiries please call 426-6496 or 426-6001 loc 4873 or email bayaningpilipinoawards@yahoo.com. Deadline is on March 15.

Don’t miss the special documentary “Bayaning Pilipino: Ako ang Simula ng Pagbabago” this Sunday (Feb 28), 10 PM, on ABS-CBN.

1 Comment on ABS-CBN Pays Tribute to Real-Life Heroes in Special Documentary

  1. Congratulations to the winners.

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