The Extra Mile campaign by Ayala Malls has taken a new direction by honoring everyday individuals as Changemakers—those who have shown exemplary acts of altruism amidst the pandemic. The program began as a celebration of the spirit of Bayanihan among Ayala Malls employees; now in its 16th year, the honorees extended to include Filipinos in broader communities.
“We at Ayala Malls are proud to recognize those who went the extra mile to share kindness, especially during these difficult times. We hope that by sharing their stories, many of us will be inspired to continue moving forward to do what’s right not only for ourselves but for our fellow countrymen—ang ating mga kababayan,” shares Ayala Malls president Jennylle Tupaz.
The 39 honorees are recognized for their fundraisers, donations, and other acts of kindness for the benefit of vulnerable communities. Here are the 39 Extra Mile Changemakers:
Marco Alejandro “Aldo” Panlilio: Sharing Hope through 200 Pesos
Enrique Prado: Promoting Mobility on Two Wheels
Dr. Tiger Garrido: Protecting the Front Lines
Carmaela Alcantara: Designing for Front Liners
Ismael Jerusalem: Crafting Protective Care
Janice Cuevas: Conducting Yoga Classes for a Cause
Gary Ramirez: Feeding Barangays One Meal at a Time
Paulina Clara Zulueta: Leading a Caravan of Care
Carla May Berina-Kim: Fueling frontliners with proper nutrition
Dr. Vincent Paul Olalia: Disseminating information and distributing protection
Dr. Aimee Nunez-Regala: Keeping others safe despite her own vulnerability
Malaya Genotiva: Lending learners a helping hand
Maria Gliceria “Ria” Valdez: Giving Gadgets to Get Students Online
Nini Andrada Sacro: Mobilizing Kindness
April Joy Cruz: Extending help where it is needed the most
Maxine Andrea Carasig: Connecting Farmers to the Consumers
Marvin Bagube and Renan Dela Cruz: Sustaining sweetness to pay it forward
Tracy Ampil: Moving healthcare forward through unconventional means
Engr. Marvin Caparros: Building a Foundation of Social Responsibility
Simon Fernan: Making more effective masks
Evelyn Nacario-Castro: Caring for farmer communities and frontliners
Jumax Morgia: Helping through Manufacturing and Distribution
Karl Arriola: Aiding Small Businesses in Cebu
Michael Arcilla: Empathizing with those Affected by the ECQ
Gian Dela Rama: Enabling Vital Communication
Theriza Lanche: Saving Her Funds to Protect Others
Marlon Pia: Championing the Marginalized Indigenous Communities
Manoling Francisco, SJ: Aiding Communities through the Tanging Yaman Foundation
Mary Lorraine Pingol: Helping a Homeless Woman Deliver a Baby
Mariko David, Marie Sol Bartolome, and Shiela Marie Borongan: The Wagi Project
Stanley Seludo: Helping Musicians and Businesses
Christine Remo: Provisions for Frontliners
Svethllana Patricia De Guzman: Aiding Drivers
Joel dela Paz: #BayanihanSaMontalban to support Jeepney Drivers
Dale James Ferrer: Donations for Musicians
Micaela Gavino: Aiding Students with WiFi
Renz Allan Lacorte: Providing Educational Materials at Davao del Norte
Sharra Crizel Elep: Distance Learning for Students
Dionicio Castro Jr.: Food Packs for Barangay
Marlon Pia: Championing the Marginalized Indigenous Communities
Carla May Berina-Kim: Fueling frontliners with proper nutrition
Maxine Andrea Carasig: Connecting Farmers to the Consumers
Mariko David, Marie Sol Bartolome, and Shiela Marie Borongan: The Wagi Project
In selecting this year’s batch of Changemakers, Ayala Malls was aided by accomplished professionals who have gone the extra mile themselves: Project Smile founder, Sam Tamayo; Filipino educator and 2009 CNN Hero of the Year, Efren Peñaflorida; Medical officer, Montana Amir Cheng Dominguez; Rags2Riches founder, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz; Senior Anchor and Correspondent at CNN Philippines, Pinky Webb; and Department of Tourism Secretary, Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.
In selecting this year’s Extra Mile Changemakers, a panel of amazing individuals reviewed and shortlisted the list of honorees. Two of them were Department of Tourism Secretary Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida.
In selecting this year’s Extra Mile Changemakers, a panel of amazing individuals reviewed and shortlisted the list of honorees. Two of them were Department of Tourism Secretary Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida.
Ayala Malls continues to bring kindness to the forefront. Read the full stories of the 39 Extra Mile Changemakers at ayalamalls.com/pasyal.
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