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10 Heroes of Our Time

Dyan Zarzuela and Joanna Manalastas  | Published: Aug 31, 2009 - 10:43am

10. Hands On Manila Volunteers

"Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer," goes the saying. And volunteer the Hands On Manila members do–a lot and well: they cook, bake, teach, read, draw, paint, mold, play, dance, build, and whatever else it takes to help better the plight of others. Hands On Manila is a non-profit organization that helps address the needs of various Filipino communities with a range of programs that focus on needs like health and nutrition, sports and recreation, reading, and even computer literacy. The organization's database currently has over 5,000 volunteers in its roster–5,000 people who willingly share their time, energy and talent to help improve the lives of their fellow Filipinos–simply because they can.


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  • damndanzoy Feb 25 2010 @ 01:25am Report Abuse
    Why Kimmy Dora Became a Hero its PointLEss! Why not BOB ONG?
  • Exequelle Jan 07 2010 @ 12:35pm Report Abuse
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  • Gingerbreadman Nov 26 2009 @ 02:00am Report Abuse
    At some point, this list has taken the title hero too lightly and out-of-context. Ang mga Filipinos talaga, kung hindi haters, melodramatic.. both easily swept, easily drawn by emotions. Mababaw! Mamatay ka lang at ma-TV ka, hero ka na!!

    More than the popular, sensational and visible individuals included on this list, it is the everyday individuals (examples courtesy of Bok), the entrepreneurs, farmers, our OFWs, OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS (whom should we get inspirations from) who should be given recognitions (Eugene Domingo, I am your fan!). Ms. Grace Padaca deserves to be included.

    Just to add: I think ma-re-recognize din naman ang mga films natin kahit hindi tungkol sa sex, prostitution, kabaklaan... puro na lang ganun ang theme.. Bakit yung "Magnifico"(so far, the best Filipino film ever, ganda ng istorya, hindi draggy, hindi cheesy, super! and hindi nag-capitalize sa special effects, artista, lalung-lalo na sa sex)? It's been recognized and won a lot of international awards. Let's do more films of this sort.

    Bottomline: We should think more than twice, more often.
  • Rachel Sep 11 2009 @ 08:34am Report Abuse
    I loooove that pic of Eugene! Finally, a woman is being mobbed by the press for her talent, and not just her looks. :)
  • nieva Sep 04 2009 @ 12:03pm Report Abuse
    Congratulations for doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way. Your sincerity, unconditional dedication and love to serve and to help made your endeavors praiseworthy to call each one of you hero of love. Thank you!
  • khaye Sep 03 2009 @ 09:44pm Report Abuse
    FrancisM really deserves this! :) He's indeed a hero. I miss him :( (feeling close?!) hehe. <3
  • HWSRI Sep 03 2009 @ 01:03am Report Abuse
    TO SPOT:

    WRONG CAPTION: Domingo is mobbed by the press at the Kimmy Dora preview. (The photo was actually taken at the Kimmy Dora press conference)
  • satomi Sep 03 2009 @ 12:26am Report Abuse
    kasali si Francis M?! bakit?
  • Margaret Reyes-Horlador Sep 02 2009 @ 03:46pm Report Abuse
    We are not so bereft of heroes, after all. Congratulations to the HOM volunteers for making this world a better place to live in. Thank you for enkindling in us the genuine spirit of volunteerism.
  • jimles Sep 02 2009 @ 08:37am Report Abuse
    Well said! GOD BLESS you all! Rise up NEW HEROES and serve GOD's purpose and agenda for the Philippines!
    May Pag-asa Pa!
  • Mike Sep 02 2009 @ 07:49am Report Abuse
    Who on earth is Eugene Domingo and Juana Change? Does the editor of this page stand by these allegations that they represent the working title: "10 Heroes of Our Time?" I would rather have voted for Tim Yap for introducing the Filipinos to the other side of lavishness, at least through him, we see a man who we do not desire to be. How about the HAPINOY team? Leading social entrepreneurship by promoting, teaching and growing sari-sari stores across the Philippines linking well over thousands of sari-sari stores. Where are the business leaders? Entrepreneurs? Whom without, our citizens would not have the funds to do all these "political" wit some of your heroes promote so adamantly. No offense to the two individuals I just mentioned on this post, but I personally believe there are more individuals who are more credible and deserving of those "spot"(s)(no pun intended) than they are.
  • Brandy Valdez Sep 01 2009 @ 08:57pm Report Abuse
    congratulations HOM volunteers. you deserved to be recoginized because of the sincerity in your hearts. Thank you spot.ph for valuing the effort of those who shared their time for the welfare of others. God Bless
  • Drae Ybanez Sep 01 2009 @ 05:52pm Report Abuse
    Mabuhay ang mga bagong bayani! Sa panahon ngayon kailangan natin ng nag-aalab na pagmamahal sa bayan upang tuluyang masugpo ang mga sakim at walang pusong pamamahala ng mga pinuno sa gobyerno simula kay Ginang Arroyo. Mabuhay si Juana Change na nagpakita ng bagong paraan ng pagsulong sa mabuting pamamahala sa ating bayan!
  • Sigh Sep 01 2009 @ 04:40pm Report Abuse
    Bok, drawing attention to fellow Filipinos who need help is not vanity. I don't see how "buying medicine for local area hospitals" is better than conducting medical missions, when those missions offer free health services. The point is that people are actually DOING what they can to actually help, rather than just donating money and leaving it at that.
  • Bok Sep 01 2009 @ 02:41pm Report Abuse
    What makes them heroes? In a country where people don't have access to health care, quality education, and justice, this is just vanity. We should get our priorities straight. The money used for this expedition would be better off buying computers for public schools, the funds for medical missions would be better off being used to buy medicine for the local area hospitals. This is a personal endeavor for the participants, that's being marketed as a national achievement.

    When will we learn as Filipinos to get our priorities straight, and concentrate on what matters for national development, and not just bragging rights.

    A hero is a pedestrian who crosses on the pedestrian lane and rides in a loading/unloading zone. A hero is a motorist whether public or private who obeys traffic rules and regulations and basic road courtesy. A hero is your honest taxpayer. A hero is someone who volunteers his services to the under privilege irregardless or financial reward. Heroes are underpaid soldiers, doctors, policemen, nurses, public school teachers, who perform their job, despite the fact that they are underpaid.

    Hindi lang dapat bangon Pilipibas, dapat Pilipinas imulat ang mata sa kototohanan. Hindi puro pa cute lang.
  • Dondon Marquez Sep 01 2009 @ 02:34pm Report Abuse
    Thanks for this recognition Spot.ph...Rest assured that we will continue to spread the love and light to others. In behalf of HOM volunteers- Salamat po!
  • ckyeo Sep 01 2009 @ 12:00pm Report Abuse
    Where is the list of the 10 heroes?
  • NBMXW Sep 01 2009 @ 11:49am Report Abuse
    Vomit
    You do not have to die for your country to be a hero. In fact, we need more ordinary heroes to make our country great. This list is a good start.
  • vomit Sep 01 2009 @ 10:37am Report Abuse
    While mostly a solid list, this proves that we use the term "hero" too lightly.
  • BJ Bentulan Sep 01 2009 @ 09:09am Report Abuse
    na gising ang mga PILIPINO dahil sa inyo... maraming salamat ako dati walang pakialam sa nangyayari pero nung nakita kita at ung naintindihan ko ang mga kanta ng umaong KING OF RAP SI IDOL FRANCIS namulat ako at ngayon handa ng LUMABAN para sa kalayaan...

    MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS MABUHAY ANG 10 BAYANIN NG PANAHON KO!!!!
  • Juana Change Sep 01 2009 @ 08:25am Report Abuse
    Maraming maraming salamat po! nakakatuwa at nakakataba ng puso! Thanks for believing in our advocacy! Buhay ang pagbabago! Gising ang Pilipino!
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