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ABOUT TAYO
The annual search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) is the countrys premier recognition program for youth organizations.

Since its inception in 2002, the TAYO Awards Foundation has successfully gained credibility as an institution that recognizes and supports the outstanding contributions of youth organizations to the country. It has attracted more than a thousand youth organizations from all over the Philippines to join the search. These exceptional groups have contributed to the development of their local communities, schools and workplaces, through their innovative and valuable projects. The power of TAYOs idea has likewise attracted a stellar roster of partners from the private and public sectors, all of whom believe in investing in the capacities and the potentials of the Filipino youth. About the TAYO Awards

The TAYO Awards search accepts entries from interested youth groups, organizations, clubs, and societies that are composed of at least 15 members, more than half of which are between 15-30 years old. Submitted project entries must be a recently concluded or an ongoing project or program by the organization. The entries will be judged based on the following criteria: Impact of project entry on stakeholders Harnessing the spirit of volunteerism and citizenship; Creativity and Innovation; and Sustainability and Effective use of Resources.

Apart from the prestigious recognition, the winning organizations receive an especially commissioned trophy sculpted by Mr. Toym De Leon Imao, and a grant of Php50,000.00, intended to fund new projects or to support their long-term programs.

The annual TAYO Awards is organized by the TAYO Awards Foundation, Inc., the National Youth Commission, and the Office of Senator Bam Aquino. This years search is presented by The Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines and supported by SMART Communications, Jollibee, Philippine Airlines, and Lenovo.

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About the TAYO Trophy The TAYO trophy was designed and made by sculptor Toym de Leon Imao. A proud product of the University of the Philippines and a Fulbright scholar, Imao is a highly regarded artist whose works have graced national monuments and parks, and which have been hailed as contributions of great historic and cultural significance. For the TAYO Trophy, he took inspiration from the bayanihan spirit of the Filipino, as shown by the front relief of a group working hand in hand and sharing strength to attain its goals. Imao pays tribute to the collective efforts of a Filipino team, the artist portrays a lone individual harnessing a sail capturing the spirit of active citizenry charting the path of the nation.

ABOUT THE FINALISTS

The TAYO finalists represent the best of the best of the Filipino youth. They hail from different parts of the Philippines, demonstrating that fresh, innovative, and inspired solutions to age-old problems can come from everywhere. Here are this years crop of finalists. NCR 1 Project Title: General Santos Major Medical Surgical Mission Org Name: Medical Missions Incorporated Student Group Org Location: University of Sto. Tomas, Manila Project Site: General Santos City Beneficiaries: Over 2000 indigent patients of General Santos City Summary: Med students organize a week-long medical mission that includes free checkup, medications, and surgical operations. Project Title: Project OpeRA Org Name: Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity Org Location: University of the Philippines Manila

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NCR Project Site: Philippine General Hospital & others Beneficiaries: Pediatric patients aged 7 and below requiring major operation Summary: The Operating Room Assistance Program, or Project OpeRA, creating ways and means for indigent pediatric patients to receive quality and timely surgical interventions. 3 Project Title: The Love Yourself Project Org Name: The Love Yourself Inc. Org Location: Taguig City Project Site: Malate, Manila Beneficiaries: Men having Sex with Men (MSM), the youth sector, and other high risk groups Summary: The Love Yourself Project prevents the spread of HIV/AIDS through awareness, counseling, and education. 4 Project Title: Realizing Dreams Thru Education Building Hope Thru Small Acts of Love Org Name: Tulong sa Kapwa Kapatid Org Location: Payatas, Quezon City, Metro Manila Project Site: Payatas, Quezon City, Metro Manila Beneficiaries: Students and children of Payatas Student volunteers teach in and provide financial assistance to an impoverished Summary: community incorporating parents and Catechism lessons for values formation. 5 Project Title: Mission: Katutubo Village Org Name: Upsilon Sigma Phi Org Location: University of the Philippines Diliman Project Site: Katutubo Village, Porac, Pampanga Beneficiaries: An Ayta Community in Katutubo Village A fraternity adopts an indigenous community utilizing a long-term Summary: development plan which involves social, educational, material, health, and empowerment interventions.

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The Bakajuan Project Association of Filipino Forestry Students UPLB University of the Philippines Los Baos Brgy. Pinagbayanan Pagbilao, Quezon Nearby communities Establishment of 2-hectare mangrove stand aims to contribute to environmental efforts and contribute to communitys socioeconomic growth. Tarpadyak Ateneo Sarong Bangui Junior Eagles Club Ateneo de Naga University Naga City 10 pedicab drivers, student artists, Naga City, Bicol Region Conversion of used tarpaulins to durable protective padyak coverings to promote waste management and tourism. Reconnecting Isla Culion through Tourism Kawil Tours Sitio Pescadores, Brgy. Osmena, Culion, Palawan Culion, Palawan The local community of Culion After being the worlds largest leper colony for 100 years, Culion is empowered through eco-tourism. TuGREENarao (Family Activity Fun Sheet) Maestro Club St. Paul University, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Tuguegarao City 40 public and private elementary schools in Education students produce an interactive newsletter for children and their families promoting environmental awareness in the hottest place of the Philippines:

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Tuguegarao. Project Title: Disaster Risk Reduction Advocacy Program Org Name: Tanay Mountaineers Incorporated Org Location: Brgy. Plaza Aldea Tanay, Rizal Project Site: Tanay, Rizal Beneficiaries: Youth and residents in Tanay Trained youth volunteers serve as primary Summary: local resource on multiple Disaster Risk Reduction trainings and first responders. Break The Silence Network Project Gualandi Volunteer Service Program, Inc. Banilad, Cebu City Cebu City Deaf community of Cebu City A youth-led NGO advocate against sexual assault of deaf children and women. Langoy Para Sa Kaluwasan Hayag Youth Organization Ormoc City, Leyte Ormoc City, Leyte 70+ children and youth from the citys 10 poorest barangays The project addresses the lack of swimming skills, water safety awareness, and disaster preparedness thru a 3-day swim camp. The Rugby Boy Project Rescue Assistance Peacekeeping Intelligence Detail (RAPID) Inc. Cebu City Cebu City The rugby boys and the rest of the community Youth volunteers gather rugby boys, in cooperation with the local police, and reintegrate them back to society.

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Estudio Damgo - Dungga Daycare Center United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary Foundation University Chapter Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental Purok Gabi, Sitio Dungga, Brgy. Malaunay, Valencia, Negros Or 25 day care children Estudio Damgo is a student-led, designbuild studio catering an architecture program wherein senior students design and build an actual structure for their chosen community. Bridging The Gap University of San Carlos Pathways Mandaue, Cebu City University of San Carlos - Talamban Campus 31 high school students from 5 different local schools High school students are provided a 4week program of tutorials, seminars, and workshops in preparation for college. Disadvantaged Urban Youth Entrepreneurship, Organic Vegetable Production, Food Processing and Marketing Project Association of Locally Empowered YouthNM Lubluban, Libertad, Misamis Oriental Cities Dipolog and Dapitan Youths in urban slums Entrepreneurship is promoted among youth by vegetable production through hydrophonics or soil-less cultivation. Financial Literary for Youth Program TC Youth Laboratory Cooperative Tagum City, Davao del Norte Tagum City 1,306

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The youth is taught the value of savings and financial security by bringing the bank to the schools.

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EcoTrek Team BUNDOL Mountaineers Alabel, Sarangani Province Sitio New Canaan, Brgy, Pag-Asa, Alabel, Sarangani Province Local communities, pupils and students in far flung areas Mountaineers do environmental activities and outreach programs to far-flung communities as part of their climb. Developing Oceans Man-Made EcoFriendly Shelters (D.O.M.E.S.) Volunteer Service Provider Davao City Sitio Pigasaan, Peaplata, City of Samal, Davao del Norte Residents of the coastal Purok of Pigasaan Man-made dome-shaped (with holes) structures are constructed and deployed on conducive but decoralized seabed to serve as fish shelters and proliferate fish population One Beat, One Voice, One Trend, One Perspective for Environmental Advocacy Watershed Management Youth Council Davao City Water District Davao City The youth, the Philippine Eagle Foundation, people of Davao Youths share their love of environment through songs and fashion creation.

MEET THE TAYO JUDGES

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This years panel of judges is comprised by an equally stellar roster of individuals and organizational partners who believe in the power of young Filipinos to make a sustainable difference in their communities.

Senator Bam Aquino, youngest senator of the 16th Congress; Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth; Co-founder of the TAYO Awards Aika Robredo, President of the TAYO Awards Foundation Leon Flores III, Chairman of the National Youth Commission Atty. Adel Tamano, Vice-President for Public Affairs, Coca-Cola Exports Corp. Jason Sibug, National President of Tuklas Katutubo; TAYO 2 awardee Chris Morris, Head of the NGO and Civil Society Center at the Asian Development Bank Augusto Carpio III, Executive Vice President, Member of Executive Committee, and Managing Trustee of Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Maria Ressa, CEO and Executive Editor of Rappler Cherie Mercado, Senior Correspondent and News Anchor of TV5 Jing Castaeda, Broadcast Journalist at ABS CBN Atty. Marc Castrodes, main news anchor and public affairs host of PTV4; managing partner of Castrodes Law Firm Atty. Priscilla Marie Abante, Councilor from the 5th District of Manila Gang Badoy, Founder, RockEd Stephanie Orlino, Public Affairs Manager for Education at SMART Communications