Efren Peñaflorida @ CNN 2009 Heroes

Are there still heroes nowadays? Do you know one? Do you think that at this point in time there are still others out there who will consider first the welfare of other people rather than themselves or their families?

The answer is a big YES and I am fortunate to know one real Filipino hero thru a radio program. This 28 year old EFREN PEÑAFLORIDA is one of those heroes being featured at CNN Heroes. For more than a decade, Peñaflorida together with his team of teen volunteers in Dynamic Teen Company teach street children and gang members in reading, writing, Math and English. If PGMA has her rolling store, Efren and his teen volunteers have their pushcart classroom jam-packed with school materials they need in teaching those kids.

For more information about the heroic deeds of Efren and his team visit CNN Heroes and please do support them. To Efren and your team, may we have more fellows like you who have a heart, passion and perseverance towards our youth who are less fortunate and for those who are in the wrong path of their lives. Good luck and more power!