Villar files resolution commending the 2007 Gawad Geny Lopez
Bayaning Pilipino awardees

Senate President Manny Villar filed Senate Resolution 234 commending the 2007 Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino awardees.

The awardees are: Daryl Famisaran, Editha Canete-Miguel, Monica Sison, Rolly Melendrez, Sr. Eloida David, Dynamic Teen Company of Cavite City, and San Lorenzo Ruiz Spiritual Center.

"Motivated by the virtue of selfless love and driven by a desire to uplift the condition of their neighbors, these Filipinos have managed to rise above their own difficulties and limitations to excel in their respective fields, placing the needs of others above their own and making them worthy of emulation," said Villar, president of the Nacionalista Party.

"In honoring the outstanding contributions of these Pinoy individuals and organizations, other Filipinos throughout the country and all over the world may be inspired to always strive to do their best in extending kindness to their fellowmen," said the Senate President.

Famisaran initiated the Socio-Economic Uplift Literacy Anthropological Studies or SULAD, educating Lumads in the mountains of Bukidnon. Miguel founded the Agape Rural Health Program, sharing her knowledge of health care in Palawan. Sison opted to teach in Valencia, Negros Oriental, formerly called "no man's island," constructing a high school in the area.

Melendrez actively encouraged the youth of Pagadian City to be involved in livelihood programs and the preservation of their culture. David, the "Super Sister" of Tacloban, involved herself in the construction of a public hospital, housing project for employees, and skills development for farmers.

Dynamic Teen Company, made up of former drug users who have become counselors to the youth of Cavite, are engaged in uplifting the lives of children living in cemeteries and squatters' area. San Lorenzo Ruiz Spiritual Center has provided shelter and comfort to Filipino immigrants in Tidewater, VA, Virginia.