PUSONG PINOY & PINOY TAYO SANMAN'S KARITON DONATION TO DYNAMIC TEEN COMPANY

Last year, Pusong Pinoy in partnership with Hong Kong-based radio show, PINOY TAYO SANMAN (PTS) launched "Project Kariton Para Sa DTC". This project was completed in only 13 days raising P60,000 toward the purchase of karitons (pushcarts) for Dynamic Teen Company. Each kariton cost P30,000. The funds were sent to DTC in October 2009.

Volunteers of DTC push a “kariton” in the slum areas of Cavite. The "kariton" contains books and other educational materials to share with the children in these slum areas; hence, the term "Kariton Klasrum" (pushcart classroom). DTC's work has been recognized not only in the Philippines, but worldwide, and its founder, Efren Penaflorida Jr., was awarded the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.

The first kariton was presented to PP Philippines Team in February 2010. At the same time, our PP Team brought chocolates, 500 pairs of slippers, and 1,000 toothbrushes to DTC as part of the 2009 Project Pamasko ng Pusong Pinoy. The second kariton was presented in July 2010 during the Mandela Day celebration organized by Efren Penaflorida and DTC in Quezon City.

KARITON #1

KARITON #2

This project was spearheaded by Pusong Pinoy Hong Kong led by Charter Team Leader ANGEL JAY MARTINEZ. Special thanks to PP HK Team Leader, JINKY SONSALLA, for sponsoring one kariton, but nevertheless, she still baked cookies to raise funds for the second kariton with the help of then-PPCs CAROL VEGA, KAZ SORIANO, and WYS VAS-VILLALOBOS. Hats off to Team Hong Kong for their hard work! Donations were also received from the Philippines and United States.

Thanks to all the HEROES and SUPERHEROES who made this project a huge success! Special thanks to Team Hong Kong and to all the fans of Pinoy Tayo Sanman for their tremendous support and generosity!

A word from EFREN PENAFLORIDA, JR. and KB MANALAYSAY...

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM EFREN PENAFLORIDA JR TO PUSONG PINOY

Here is a special message to all the heroes of Pusong Pinoy from the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year, EFREN PENAFLORIDA JR, and his mentor, KB MANALAYSAY. Thanks to Pusong Pinoy Hong Kong Team Leader Jay Martinez for sharing this video!

EFREN PENAFLORIDA JR NAMED 2009 CNN HERO OF THE YEAR

UPDATE: Pusong Pinoy recipient, EFREN PENAFLORIDA JR, who started a "pushcart classroom" in the Philippines to bring education to poor children, has been named the 2009 CNN HERO OF THE YEAR. CNN's Anderson Cooper revealed Peñaflorida's selection at the conclusion of the third-annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on November 21, 2009.

PUSONG PINOY COMPLETED "PROJECT KARITON PARA SA DYNAMIC TEEN COMPANY"

On September 13, 2009, Pusong Pinoy formally announces the end of its project "KARITON PROJECT PARA SA DTC" raising P60,000 towards the purchase of two karitons (pushcarts) for Dynamic Teen Company. Volunteers of DTC pushes a “kariton” in the slum areas of Cavite. Instead of the stereotyped contents like garbage, the "kariton" contains books and other educational materials that are being shared to the children in these slum areas; hence, the term "Kariton Klasrum" (pushcart classroom). DTC's work has been recognized not only in the Philippines, but worldwide, and its founder, Efren Penaflorida Jr., was nominated for the CNN Heroes of 2009 in October 2009.

Project Kariton was launched on September 1, 2009 with a targeted completion date of October 15, 2009. What was meant to be a one and half month project, Pusong Pinoy completed this project in 13 days! It was spearheaded by Pusong Pinoy Hong Kong led by Team Leader JAY MARTINEZ, Team Leader JINKY SONSALLA, and PP Coordinators CAROL VEGA, KAREN SORIANO, and WYS VAS-VILLALOBOS. They raised funds from baked goods sale and donations coming from Hong Kong, Philippines, and United States.

Pusong Pinoy would like to thank our very own TL Jay, a DJ for PINOY TAYO SANMAN, Hong Kong's hottest Pinoy Radio Station, for featuring this project and DTC on his radio show. In no time, listeners were calling in for donations.

A special thanks also to VTL Jinky who from Day 1 of this project already pledged to donate one Kariton, but nevertheless, she continued to bake cookies and work hard for this project...simply because of her love for the children whom she knows would benefit from this project.

Upon hearing of this good news, Mr. Penaflorida stated:
"Isang malaking karangalan sa amin na makilala at makabahagi ang mga ka-PUSONG PINOY na kagaya ninyo na hindi nawawalan ng pag-asa para sa kaayusan ng ating bayan. Sa ating paglilingkod, ang isang bagay na kung sa tingin natin ay maliit at parang walang magagawa, subalit sa pagtutulungan, pagbabayanihan at sa sama-sama nating kakayanan kaya nating lumikha ng isang malaking pagbabago na tatak sa atin lipunan. Tayo ang pagbabago na inaasahan ng mundong ito. Let's continue pushing for positive change!. Salamat mga Ka-Pusong Pinoy."

"It is a great honor for us to know and share with our fellow PUSONG PINOY like you who never lose hope for the improvement of our country. With what we are doing, something may look small and worthless, but by helping each other, spirit of communal unity, and joint effort, we can create a big change that will leave a mark in our society. We are the change that is the hope of the world. Let's continue pushing for positive change. Thank you to all fellow Pusong Pinoy."

Hats off to Team Hong Kong for completing this project in such a short time and thanks to Pusong Pinoy worldwide for supporting this project. A turnover ceremony will be held on December 2009. To know more about DTC, click here.

PUSONG PINOY LAUNCHED "KARITON PROJECT PARA SA DTC"

On September 1, 2009, PUSONG PINOY launched a fundraising project, "KARITON PROJECT PARA SA DTC" spearheaded by Pusong Pinoy Hong Kong Team: TL Jay Martinez and VTL Jinky Sonsalla. The goal is to raise funds towards the purchase of two karitons (classroom pushcarts) for Dynamic Teen Company.

Volunteers of DTC pushes a “kariton” or pushcart in the slum areas of Cavite. Instead of the stereotyped contents like garbage, the pushcart contains books and other educational materials that are being shared to the children in these slum areas; hence, the term "Kariton Klasrum" (classroom pushcart).

DTC has been nominated as a CNN Hero for 2009. To know more about DTC, click on the links below to watch the videos:

CNN Third Hero Nominee 2009
THE TRAVELLING TEACHER: Kuya F! and Kariton Klasrum
KALYE: Kariton Klasrum of Dynamic Teen Company
BANDILA: Efren Peñaflorida & DTC in CNN HEROES

For information on how to support this project:

HONG KONG RESIDENTS, please call Jay Martinez @ Landline (852) 2189 0014 or Mobile (852) 9772 7279. Team Hong Kong is currently having a baked good sales (cookies, brownies, and many more).

NON-HONG KONG RESIDENTS, please email donnabrosarion@yahoo.com for more information.

PUSONG PINOY DONATED 550 CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO DYNAMIC TEEN COMPANY

Pusong Pinoy team with Dann, TJ and Rio Manotoc, K' Efren, K' Bonn and Cris (10 yr old hero) in June 2009

Efren Penaflorida, Dann Ray Alvarez, Kb Manny, Beng Dizon, Susan Chua, Donna Bernardo Rosario, Jocel Tanedo Estoque during Pusong Pinoy Team's visit to DTC in June 2009

On July 29, 2009, Pusong Pinoy delivered 550 children's books to the Dynamic Teen Company headquarters in Cavite. DTC is a group of concerned young people with a mission of making a small yet significant difference in other people’s lives, particularly the small children in slum areas who have no access to education, basic hygiene, and sometimes, even love from their families. The group was founded in August 1997 by four teenagers from Cavite National High School. The initial group made up of around 20 members started as a friendship club which aimed to divert the attention of students from joining violent gangs and notorious fraternities that were thriving on the campus. Their major platform then was to cater youth awareness projects, talent and self development activities, and community services. Today, the group holds different activities to address these issues. DTC was nominated as CNN Hero for 2009. Click here to watch their video.