A barrio doctor who gave his life to medical service, a teacher who worked beyond her call of duty and a simple family of volunteers who offered themselves to nation-building were honored with the prestigious Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Filipino Awards, a recognition given by ABS-CBN and Ugat Foundation to give recognition to ordinary folks doing extraordinary deeds.
“We looked for people who have sacrificed themselves for the betterment of their community. These people placed community-service above themselves,” said Fr. Nilo E. Tanalega, Project Director of the awards that aim to honor outstanding Filipinos here and abroad.
