Nominations for the 9th Jollibee Family Values Awards are open!

Jollibee Family Values Awards The Autism Society Philippines chapters and members are encouraged to send nominations to the Jollibee Family Values Awards to join the ranks of past winners who have advocated for persons on the autism spectrum and their families. "The Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA) is an annual recognition program of the country’s leading fast-food chain for exemplary Filipino families. It seeks to give honor to deserving families who exemplify positive Filipino family values such as generosity, compassion, love for the community, love for the environment, among others, while also providing selfless service to their communities. The JFVA has demonstrated that the Philippines boasts of a priceless class of heroes – entire...

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ASP Autism Angel Achievement Awards 2019

The A5 Trophy The ASP Autism Angel Achievement Awards, nicknamed A5, is an annual recognition of the impact of persons with autism in the community and of their skills and talent that makes them stand out beyond their exceptionality. The honorees for the A5 every year are selected based on the following criteria: Must have been formally diagnosed with autism; Must have won a competition at a national or international level during the previous calendar year; and Must possess good moral character. List of past winners 2018 Charlene Danica Escasinas (performing arts) - Nica first joined and won a singing contest at the age 7; and started modelling at the age of 12. Danica were given the opportunity to represent the Philippines to the 1st...

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ASP @ 3rd Healthy Lifestyle Exemplar Awards

Autism Society Philippines represented by ASP Sta. Rosa Chapter President, Olive Medina attended the 3rd Healthy Lifestyle Exemplar Awards last 22 March 2017 at One Canvas Event Place Makati City. ASP attended this event as a show of commitment in helping propagate the advocacy of healthy lifestyle in the country. ASP advocates for a healthy lifestyle among the autism community by conducting activities that promote good health such as yoga sessions, fun run, dance activities and seminars on healthy diet and good nutrition. Ms. Olive Medina is a yoga practitioner and the founder of Lorenzo’s Sanctuary, a farm in Calamba, Laguna, dedicated to all natural produce. The farm is inspired by their family’s love for Lorenzo, her family’s eldest...

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The ASP Autism Angel Achievement Awards

The A5 trophy was designed by Franco Cagayata sculptor on the spectrum. Nicknamed A5, the ASP Autism Angel Achievement Awards is an annual recognition of the impact of persons with autism in the community and of their skills and talent that makes them stand out beyond their exceptionality. The honorees for the A5 were selected based on the following criteria: - Must have been formally diagnosed with autism - Must have won a competition at a national or international level; or have received recognition for unique or pioneering achievement during the previous calendar year. - Must possess good moral character. In 2016, the A5 winners include: Vico Cham (visual arts), Raymond Macasaet (athletics) and Thara Marie Santiago (performance arts). Vico...

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ASP Bacoor Chapter delegates to AAFG honored

ASP Bacoor Chapter delegates to the ASEAN Autism Friendship Games were honored with certificates of recognition from Bacoor City Hall last 18 January 2016, given by Mayor Strike Revilla and Congresswoman Lanie Mercado Revilla. Autism Friendship Games Group Through the team’s participation, talents, skills and sportsmanship of our CWAs in athletic field were showcased. Recognizing ASP Bacoor CWA’s skills is a leap for our cause, showing Bacooreños that given a chance, CWA’s can and will excel in different fields. Appreciating their achievements cemented the idea that with acceptance and support CWAs can and will become a pride for the City of Bacoor. About the contributor: Rowena “Weng” Lagarde is the current president of ASP Bacoor chapter...

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Autism advocates make their mark in recent national and international awards

Autism is an "invisible disability" which is slowly coming to the fore, as advocates continue their active participation in the civil society community. This is apparent in how visible our humble community has been recognized for their involvement and contribution to the cause. Apolinario Mabini Presidential Awards 2015 The Apolinario Mabini Presidential Awards 2015 were given at the Heroes Hall of Malacanan Palace on 29 September 2015. The ASP contingent was led by ASP Chair Emeritus Dang Koe, National President Mona Magno-Veluz and National Trustees Jan Peña, Grace Adviento, Gina Bermudo and Helen Cheng. ASP National Trustees in Apo Awards The ASP, two years after our win as the Most Outstanding PWD Organization at the Gawad Gat Apolinario...

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ASP Laguna Recognized as Most Outstanding Civil Society Organization

Autism Society Philippines Laguna Chapter was awarded as the Most Outstanding Civil Society Organization during Los Baños' commemoration of its 400th year as a town last 17 September 2015 at the covered court located inside the old municipal compound in Barangay Baybayin. The theme “Pagkilala sa Kasaysayan, Pagpupugay sa Kasalukuyan, Pagtanaw sa Kinabukasan” reflected the mood of the quadricentennial celebration. The commemoration of the town's founding anniversary was part of the annual Bañamos Festival, first held in the year 2001 and usually held on the third week of September. Mona Veluz and Catherine Lopez receiving awards A civic parade was held from Olivarez Plaza to Paciano Rizal Park in the same barangay, which started at 6 in the...

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Muneer Peña: 2015 Mr. PWD Dasmariñas City

Autism Society Philippines’ very own Angelico Amir Peña soared anew by winning the 2015 Mr. PWD-Dasmariñas City title at the De La Salle Health Science Institute (DLS-HSI) Animo Center in Cavite last 20 July 2015. Muneer, the son of ASP’s immediate past president Jan Peña, bested 10 other charming male PWDs representing each of the community-clusters in the city. Another set of 10 lovely PWD ladies vied for the Ms. PWD-Dasmariñas title. Muneer Peña won the Mr. PWD-Dasmariñas During the 3-hour presentation, all 20 candidates wowed the judges and audience with their natural display of elegance during the national costume parade, as well as their commendable talents in singing, dancing, and singing. Prior to the contest proper, they all got...

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Recognition Day of Alfonso SPED Center

The Recognition Day of Alfonso Sped Center was held at the Tanghalang Sanghiyang Alfonso Central School, Alfonso Cavite last 14 March 2014. Hon. Mayor Virgilio P. Varias, SB Member Hon. Carolina L. Rivera, Hon. Madonna M, Pel, District Supervisor Mrs. Milagros H. Norcio, Principal Mrs. Nancy S. Marasigan, MSWD/PWD Coordinator Mrs. Jasper Alcedo, PDAO President Abelardo Cordenete were present as ASP Alfonso Chapter President Mrs. Jeanette Vidallon led the participants in the 1Pangako pledge. Certificate giving to Ms. Janette Peña The Autism Society Philippines National Office, represented by ASP President Jan Peña, was given recognition for its continued support to Alfonso SPED Center and to ASP Alfonso Chapter. The Municipality of Alfonso...

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NACW 2013 Closes with a Family Day

The Closing Ceremony of the celebration of the 17th National Autism Consciousness Week started with a Thanksgiving Mass at The Atrium, SM City Fairview. Families, friends and supporters of Autism Society Philippines came to join and celebrate the success of the week’s activities last January 27, 2013. ASP National trustees and Ms. Carmen Zubiaga on stage The Family Day and closing ceremony followed after the Thanksgiving Mass. ASP National President, Mary Janette Peña gave a message and thanked all the supporters for the success of the 17th National Autism Consciousness Week celebration. She also invited all the working committees, guests and participants present during the event to do the 1Pangako pledge. Awarding of Prizes for the winners...

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ABA Practitioner Wins ASP's Essay Writing Contest

Autism Society Philippines proudly announces the winner of the Essay - Writing Contest entitled "Why I Teach Children with Autism". Ms. Kathleen Daria or Teacher Taks bested other contestants with her entry of non-traditional prose-poetry mix essay. Teacher Taks and some of her students Teacher Taks is an private ABA practitioner currently working in Singapore. She hopes to rejoin Apples Tree Integrated school when she comes back to the Philippines in a few months. Aside from being entitled to free entrance to 12 ASP monthly seminars, Teacher Taks' winning entry "Pinocchio" will be published in Manila Bulletin under the Angels' Talk column of ASP Chairman Emeritus Dang Koe on Monday October 8, 2012. Congratulations Teacher Taks! ASP would...

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ASP Laguna honored for pioneering efforts in PWD employment and training

ASP Laguna was recognized for their unwavering commitment to improving the social and economic conditions of persons with autism and other disabilities through training and employment. ASP Ranilo Sorongon received the honors in behalf of ASP Laguna at the “Stakeholders’ Forum on Employment Opportunities” at the Occupational Safety and Health Center, Quezon City held last 17 July 2012. Ms. Carmen Zubiaga, Mr. Ranilo Sorongon and NDPR officers The forum was among the activities that opened the 34th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week celebration with the theme “Mainstreaming Persons with Disability in Economic Development.” ASP Laguna is the brains and heart behind the Autism Resource Center (ARC) in Sta. Fe Subdivision,...

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ASP Cavite Chapters Cited as Top NGO by Municipality of Carmona

By Gerard Joseph Atienza, ASP Bacoor Chapter Member Autism Society Philippines is once again under the limelight, as ASP Cavite Chapters received a distinguished recognition from the Municipal Government of Carmona, during its town hall meeting titled “Ulat sa Bayan 2012” held last 20 February 2012 at the Hon. Mariano Mapanoo Park, Carmona, Cavite. ASP Cavite Chapters is among the 10 non-government organizations, which, along with the top taxpayers and the companies with Corporate Social Responsibility projects in the municipality; have helped transform Carmona from a small community to a prosperous and blessed town. Receiving the award was ASP Bacoor Chapter President and Gobernadora of the Cavite Chapters, Jan Peña, who is now serving...

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ASP congratulates Carmona, a dream community

By Grace Adviento, ASP National President “As I internalized Mayor Dahlia Loyola’s speech on her accomplishments and saw for myself the plans for the Municipality of Carmona, I would often think of relocating my family in this sub-urban town.” -- ASP President Grace Adviento Mayor Dahlia Loyola during her speech Ang maunlad na bayan ng Carmona ay namahagi kamakailan ng pagpuri at parangal sa top 10 taxpayer ng bayan. Nakakatuwang isipin na sa loob lamang ng ilang taon, ang maliit na bayan ng Carmona ay na transform into a highly industrialized area. Masasabing dream community nga ito at very ideal sa mga pamilya, lalo na sa mga may kapansanan. Aside from the awards given out to the Top 10 Taxpayers 2011, Carmona also gave out eight (8)...

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SM – A Mall for All Autism Angels

Malling is a way of life for Filipino families. The daily stream of about three million Filipinos going in and out of SM malls around the country attests to this. But for families dealing with Autism, enjoying the malls may not come that easy. It requires preparation by the family for the child. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how an individual interprets what he sees, hears, touches and tastes; thereby impairing his understanding and use of language, and his adaptation to his environment. Imagine how the senses of a Child with Autism (CWA) are bombarded in a mall setting, with all the seemingly strange sights, sounds, smell, and people around them. Some of them may cry, some may throw tantrums, and others may exhibit "socially inappropriate behaviors." And some,...

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Butterflies in my stomach

By: Cathy Genovia Behind the scenes of the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards: It all started with a simple suggestion of “Go girls! Sali tau sa blog awards.” A few months later we are standing here at the lobby of PETA-PHINMA Theater. "See, nasa gitna ng tarp yung sa atin, kasi winner tayo!" kidded our ASP National President, Dang Koe, while taking pictures. Cocktails were served first as we were not yet allowed to enter the theater. I personally enjoy eating, but I had so much butterflies “flying” in my stomach. Before the main event, PBA gave away so-called appetizer awards, top ten most influential bloggers and other special awards that were given. Autism Blogger Angels Cathy Genovia and Abegail Mendoza As I was praying on my seat, while...

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ASP Wins the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards!

ASP bags this year’s Best in Advocacy Blog for 2009. Being newbies in the blog community, the ASaP news team was ecstatic to receive the official notice from Philippine Blog Awards “You are now an official nominee!” The Philippine Blog Awards (PBA) is a yearly event that aims to give recognition to outstanding Filipino blogs and bloggers. ASP National President Dang Koe – “ASP, you’re such a winner!” “I was very confident we would win, but when I saw the names of our co-finalists, I got a little insecured. They sounded like pro bloggers. When ASP was called, the three of us (ASP assistants couldn't give our usual loud cheers... because we didn’t know anyone there. It was a new mileu for us,” said Dang Koe, ASP National President after the...

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