Rico Yan is 1998 Outstanding Role Model for the Youth; Rico Yan was chosen by DECS to be a model for Anti-Drug Campaign for the Youth
The Kabataang Sama-samang Maglilingkod (KASAMA) under its chairperson Senator Fransisco “Kit” Tatad has named Talent Center Artist Rico Yan its 1998 Outstanding Role Model for the Youth in the Entertainment Industry. In ceremonies held at the De La Salle University St. Benilde Auditorium last October 8, Rico was cited for his exemplary academic achievements as a graduate of BS Management of De La Salle and for his successes in the performing arts.
Rico joined fellow awardees Jolina Magdangal (for Academic Achievement), Aga Muhlach (for Social Work), and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines. In his acceptance speech, Rico thanked the KASAMA board of trustees for inspiring him to be diligent in his work as an actor and to continue “being a role model to young people, to set a good example, and to encourage them to finish school.”
Marvin tackles a more mature role; Marvin Agustin is Parangal ng Bayan's Best Actor!
Marvin Agustin adheres to Jose Rizal’s words that the youth is the hope of the nation. He believes that educating the youth can help alleviate the country’s wobbly economy in the future. With this drive, he launched “Dangal ng Bata, Dangal ng Bansa” last Oct. 30 at San Vicente School in UP Bliss Philcoa, QC. Its objective is to protect the children from illiteracy through proper coordination between parents and teachers. Despite Marvin’s hectic schedule, he still finds time to extend a helping hand for the welfare of the children and implement such program.
“Dangal ng Bata” is a collaboration between Marvin and Mr. Rudy Santos, a noted radio commentator and columnist. Mr. Santos is also the president of the Parent Teacher Association at San Vicente School, where he saw the need for elementary students to have the sufficient guidance of parents to extend their learning at home. Mr. Santos needed a prominent figure, who shared the same vision and would help him propagate his plans for the children. He mentioned it to Marvin and the teen idol readily agreed to spearhead the program.
Presently, the group is planning their first project for “Dangal ng Bata, Dangal ng Bansa.”
Jolina Magdangal is the country’s first National Youth Advocate.
Teen icon Jolina Magdangal, who continuously receives accolades from the fields of entertainment and education, was recently bestowed by the Department of Health the honor of being the country’s first National Youth Advocate.
She will fulfill her responsibilities, working hand in hand with no less than First Lady, Dr. Loi Ejercito and the Department of Health (DOH) as head agency, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine Pediatric Society (PDS) and rotary clubs in creating awareness, providing inspiration, and encouraging the youth to actively participate in issues concerning the promotion of health, family, social and cultural values.
The Philippine Measles Elimination Campaign, which is a global concern of UNICEF and WHO, will serve as her first commitment as the National Youth Advocate. To further enhance her knowledge of the plight of the youth, she will be attending orientations and educational trips to be conducted by the mentioned organizations.
Kaye Abad --- Asia's Best Actress (1st runner up)
Kaye Abad won as the first runner up in the recently concluded Asian Television Awards in Singapore for the telemovie "Aklat" of "Maalaala Mo Kaya". She portrays the role of a child prostitute to help mer mother played by Cherry Pie Picache who won as the Asian Best Actress also from this telemovie. Congratulations!!!