‘Gawad Pilipinoy’ heroes join forces for Zambales outreach

THEY say that one man can make a difference. But what more if two passionate and big-hearted individuals join forces to help the less fortunate?

That’s what happened when two Mang Inasal

awardees fused their advocacies to reach more people.

Awards is the leading branded quick service restaurant’s recognition program for the country’s modern- day heroes; individuals who use their skills and passion to be of service to others.

When this year’s awardee, Coach Ruben Lanot II, heard the story of the Gawad Pilipinoy’s Cobardo and his advocacy, he immediately reached out to him.

The result was a joint outreach activity with the beneficiaries of from the adjacent of Nagbayugan, Sampaloc and

Cobardo, a teacher by profession, is the founder of

, an advocacy which aims to cultivate the love of reading among children. He provides free and accessible education to

he and his young volunteers travel via a (boat).

Meanwhile, Coach Ruben is a tireless and dedicated basketball

Coach Ruben and his team successfully carried out an outreach activity in Sitio Nagbayugan in Zambales, in partnership with Bangkarunungan’s Teacher Adrian. Both are Mang Inasal’s Gawad Pilipinoy modern-day heroes.

for the game by inspiring kids to love the sport and make it an instrument to improve their lives. He founded “Hoop Dreams,”

providing aspiring basketball players the skills, drills, right values, sports equipment and apparel they need for the game.