The Villar Foundation recently recognized several outstanding youth organizations across the country for their contributions to poverty alleviation within their communities.
Now in its eighth year, this initiative reflects the Villar Foundation’s continued commitment to youth empowerment, with the aim of further inspiring young individuals to play an active role in nation building. The award serves as formal recognition of the youth’s unwavering efforts, passion, and selfless dedication to fostering positive change within society.
For this year, the Foundation received sixty-seven (67) nominations from youth groups across the country. Each entry underwen erwet a rigorous selection process based on criteria such as originality and uniqueness, adaptability, sustainability, and impact on community upliftment.
At the awarding ceremony held on July 31 in Las Piñas City, ten youth groups were named Outstanding Youth Organizations, each receiving a P150,000 cash prize and a trophy. Additionally, two groups were honored with a Special Award, each receiving a certificate and a 100,000 cash prize.
The event was led by the Villar family former Senate President Manny Villar, former Senator Cynthia Villar, and Senators Mark and Camille Villar, and was graced by past awardees who continue to support the program’s advocacy of empowering Filipino youth as agents of change.
Senator Camille Villar encouraged the youth to use the platform to share ideas, drive change, and uplift lives. ‘The youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow,they are already leading the way today,’ she said.
The Villar Foundation recently recognized several outstanding youth organizations across the country for their contributions to poverty alleviation within their communities.
Now in its eighth year, this initiative reflects the Villar Foundation’s continued commitment to youth empowerment, with the aim of further inspiring young individuals to play an active role in nation building. The award serves as formal recognition of the youth’s unwavering efforts, passion, and selfless dedication to fostering positive change within society.
For this year, the Foundation received sixty-seven (67) nominations from youth groups across the country. Each entry underwen erwet a rigorous selection process based on criteria such as originality and uniqueness, adaptability, sustainability, and impact on community upliftment.
At the awarding ceremony held on July 31 in Las Piñas City, ten youth groups were named Outstanding Youth Organizations, each receiving a P150,000 cash prize and a trophy. Additionally, two groups were honored with a Special Award, each receiving a certificate and a 100,000 cash prize.
The event was led by the Villar family former Senate President Manny Villar, former Senator Cynthia Villar, and Senators Mark and Camille Villar, and was graced by past awardees who continue to support the program’s advocacy of empowering Filipino youth as agents of change.
Senator Camille Villar encouraged the youth to use the platform to share ideas, drive change, and uplift lives. ‘The youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow,they are already leading the way today,’ she said.
“The Villar foundation is always rooting in empowering the Filipino to livelihood, education and community riven innovations,”she added.
Senator Mark Villar on the other hand, express his belief that the youth should be given importance.
The annual program seeks to Inspire inspire young Filipinos to take part in social progress by promoting leadership, innovation, and civie responsibility.
