| 4 of the Batang Matibay Awardees with Mr. Atom Araullo as the host, Mr. Russell Lipchin, BEO of NESTLE Philippines, and Ms. Regina Nario-Mendoza, Brand Manager of NESTLE Philippines |
Bear Brand Batang Matibay 2022 awardees exhibit resilience despite life’s greatest challenges
We Filipinos believe education plays a vital role in our success, and this year’s Balik Eskwela is different as young learners transition back to the new normal after overcoming the uncertainties and difficulties brought on by the pandemic, Bear Brand is putting effort to inspire and encourage children to dream big and secure a better future for them and their families.
Last October 27, the 2022 Batang Matibay Awards was held in Screening Room 1, Cinema Complex of Estancia Mall, Pasig. Hosted by Atom Araullo and an inspiring message and brief overview of how Bear Brand received 256 nominees nationwide with the support of teachers and principals and reviewed each and every submission and different story of tibay. These exceptional youth whose courage and determination allow them to continue their dreams and to serve as an inspiration to their fellow students, families, and communities
Mr. Russell Lipchin, BEO of NESTLE Philippines, delivering his speech to all guests
In partnership with the Department of Education, Bear Brand started the Batang Matibay Awards in 2018 to recognize students who exhibited “tibay” in learning in academics and life. Every Year, Bear Brand and DepEd call for nationwide nominations of ten Batang Matibay public school students from grades 5-6 who can serve as role models and inspirations to their families, school, and community. These Batang Matibay Awardees not only do they show excellence in academics but also in the community and their families.
2022 Batang Matibay Awardees
Bear Brand continues its commitment to building a generation of Batang Matibay by announcing this year’s Batang Matibay awardees. All of the 10 Batang Matibay awardees showed exemplary courage and strength to thrive despite their struggles.
One of the awardees is Jerald Pelonita from Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. Despite being born without arms, he rose above his peers and was hailed as Champion for the Division level National Art Contest. He displayed commendable skill in drawing and painting using his foot.
Cryzon Jay Ambinang belongs to the Manobo tribe and lives in a secluded area on a mountainside in North Cotabato. He walks more than 2 hours to one of DepEd’s last-mile schools. Despite his own personal struggles, he excels in school and extracurricular activities, which includes being Vice President of SPG in their school that leading several projects in their school. One of those is the distribution of modules in his community and organizing a feeding program for the Manobos.
Mark John Alayon from Roxas, Capiz is a model student despite his financial difficulties. His mother is a cancer patient while his father works as a construction worker. Even though the everyday struggles torment his young heart, he excels in school and is consistently chosen as a homeroom officer in class. He also joins programs sponsored by his school or barangay Mark John does all these while also helping his father raise livestock, plant vegetables, do household chores, take care of his mother, and study.
What all the awardees have in common are the lifelong learnings that are ingrained in them at a young age. Bear Brand wants to nurture their tibay ng isip, tibay ng katawan, and tibay ng kalooban and help them secure a better future by recognizing their efforts. In addition, with every glass of Bear Brand Powdered Milk, the awardees are provided with a holistic, Tibay Nutrition that will keep them strong while facing life’s challenges.
Get to know some of the 2022 Batang Matibay Awardees
