2009 Top CNN Heroes Efren Peñaflorida

Who is Efren Peñaflorida? 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.


Who is Efren Peñaflorida? 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.

But why Peñaflorida included in the Top 10 CNN Heroes? It simply because He nominated for his outstanding advocacy to educate Filipino street children through his pushcart school. We all know that education is the only treasure that will never be stolen from you and your key to success.

And now the online voting was initiated to run for 7 weeks gathering a total of 2.7 million votes according to CNN. Penaflorida will receive $100,000 and plans to use the money for the Dynamic Teen Company.

Efren Peñaflorida aka “Pushcart Educator” won the 2009 Top CNN Heroes. So if you want to know more about Efren Peñaflorida and became proud of him just click here.

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