Organized by Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation, the annual awarding ceremony is a fitting tribute to Filipino mothers who have inspiring stories to share, possess integrity and character, and hold a strong positive influence on her family and the people around her.
MYNP is a civic organization of loving Filipinos who love their mothers and who want to honor them by helping themselves, others, their communities, and the country.
In his speech, MYNP founder and chairman Boy Abunda said, “Ang gabing ito po ay nabuo dahil sa pagmamahal ng mga tao sa kanilang mga ina at dahil sa pagmamahal ng ating mga kaibigan sa Make Your Nanay Proud Foundation. I am eternally grateful na bawat taon ay nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng taong patuloy na tumutulong sa MYNP.”
“Naniniwala ako that no other job, no other profession, no other person in the world is more important than a mother. Sabi ng mga tatay, ‘Boy, bakit nanay ka na lang lagi ng nanay? Nasaan naman ang mga tatay?’ Parati ko ring sinasabi na lahat ng mga tatay ay may nanay. Lahat naman tayong mga anak ay may nanay.”
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2018 Best Nanay Awardees:
Seated from left to right: Maria Teresa Cuartelon Carolino, 52 yo from Brgy Talipapa, QC; Felisa Corpuz Carpiso – 60 yo old from San Mateo, Isabela; Flocita Tilles Gragas – 72 years old from Delpan, Tondo, Manila; Remedios Oronce Agoncillo, 80 yo from Antipolo City; Esperanza Labatos Samaco, 80 yo from Maasin City Southern Leyte; Esterina Cuizon Alinsug- 71 yo from Tugbongan, Concolacion, Cebu City; Nenita Malig Naniong, 78yo from Galas, QC; Leonora Alvarez Gealogo 90 years old from Cavite; Rhodora Alcantara Bohol – 76 yo from Brgy Paligsahan, QC; Aleja Albesa Docena - 60 yo from Taft, Eastern Samar
Standing from left to right:
Bemz Benedito, Julius Babao, Christine Bersola-Babao, Boy Abunda, 2nd Licerna R. Abunda Awardee Rhodora Pascual Morales, Aileen Robles, Nini Borja, Gasper Gozo
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The Best Nanay Awardees were Leonora Alvarez Gealogo from Cavite (90 years old), Remedios Oronce Agoncillo from Antipolo City (80), Nenita Malig Naniong from Galas, Quezon City (78),
Aleja Albesa Docena from Taft, Eastern Samar (60), Maria Teresa Cuartelon Carolino from Brgy. Talipapa, Quezon City (52), Esperanza Labatos Samaco from Maasin City, Southern Leyte (80), Esterina Cuizon Alinsug from Tugbongan, Concolacion, Cebu City (71), Felisa Corpuz Carpiso from San Mateo, Isabela (60), Flocita Tilles Gragas from Delpan, Tondo, Manila (72), and Rhodora Alcantara Bohol from Brgy. Paligsahan, Quezon City (76).
Likewise, the 2nd Licerna R. Abunda Award was presented to Rhodora Pascual Morales. The award is named after Boy Abunda’s beloved mother, Nanay Lesing.
The pronounced winners each received cash prize, GCs and products from the sponsors, and a mother-and-child trophy handcrafted from Ifugao.
Nomination period for this year’s search for Best Nanay Awards started last
July 31 until September 30. Individuals and organizations nominated their candidates using nomination form downloaded online.
An overwhelming 1,081 entries were received at the end of the nomination period. Last October 5, each nominee was carefully reviewed by a panel of judges composed of Paul Oledan, May Manuel, Francis Pring, Neth Acosta, Sharon Bon, Pam de Guzman, Roxel Ann Felizario, and Yolanda dela Cruz. As a result, the entries were trimmed down to 268.
The final judging was held on October 12. The shortlisted entries were further cut down by a group of judges which included Andrea Trinidad Echavez, RB Andres, Eden Flores, Lilibeth Velasco, Dr. Dennis Ngo, Myrna Roman, Dennis Arellano, Glenda de Guzman, and Sunder Maraon.
The final awardees were tabulated and verified by the accounting staff of M.E. Sicat Construction.
Guest performers were Asian Artists Agency, Inc. (AAAI) artists Wilbert Ross, Drei Raña, Selena Cabusas, Gab Umali, and Bring Me The Boys (BMTB).
The success of Best Nanay Awards were made possible through a number of sponsors: Jeffrey Ng and Vay Ng of Astoria Hotels and Resorts, Chardonnay by Astoria, Mike Sicat of M.E. Sicat Construction, Generika, Congresswoman Yedda Romualdez, Star Image Artist Management, Aqueous Entertainment, Great Image, Jollibee, Adobo Connection, Genesis Transport Service, Incorporated, TechnoMarine, Sogo Hotel, Icon Hotel, Eurotel, Beautederm, McDonalds, Montage, Donjar Burgers, Beauty in Seoul, Barlico, Mr. Latif Khabir, Vandarah Café and Fashion Hub, Mommy Treats, Rica dela Merced, SM Markets, Pro Young Wellness Clinic, Mr. Lorenzo Tan, InterMatrix Document Solutions Inc., Orange Blush Salon, and Asian Artists Agency Inc.
