Marian Rivera receives ‘Pillar of Hope’ award from Eton Int’l School

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera has been chosen as a "Pillar of Hope" awardee by Eton International School on Sunday. 

Marian posted a photo of her on Instagram receiving the award at the Philippine International Convention Center for the school's celebration of the United Nations Day.

In the caption, she expressed her gratitude for being chosen as a recipient of the award.

"Nagpapasalamat ako na napili ako ng mga estudyante ng Eton bilang Pillar of Hope awardee. Nakakataba po ng puso malaman na binibigyan ng halaga ng kabataan ang trabaho ko at lalo na ang mga advocacy ko," she said.

The Super Ma'am star also shared her strong belief that women and the youth have the power to give hope.

"Isa po akong tao na naniniwala na dapat ipaglaban ang mga prinsipyo na iyong pinaniniwalaan. Isa po akong babae na naniniwala sa mga karapatan ng lahat ng babae at lalo na ng mga Nanay. At isa po akong Ina na naniniwala sa kakayahan at pag-asa ng kabataan," Marian said.

 

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Oct 29, 2017 at 4:34am PDT

She said she feels honored to be recognized as someone who symbolizes hope and who influences change.

"Malaki pong karangalan para sa isang tulad ko na kilalanin bilang isang simbolo o ehemplo ng pag-asa. Pero sa aking puso, alam ko na ang kabataan ang tunay na simbolo ng pag-asa. Sila ang magdadala ng kinabukasan at sila ang magpapatupad ng mga pangarap nating lahat."

According to the event invitation that was sent to Marian last October 16, she was awarded for being an advocate of developing the potential of the younger generation as change makers.

"You have been an advocate in unlocking the potential of young people as change makers and global citizens, and empower them to be as effective as possible in their future endeavor in creating a better world," the invitation read.

 

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Oct 16, 2017 at 7:30am PDT

Marian's husband, Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, was also a "Pillar of Hope" awardee in performing arts back in 2011. —Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/KBK, GMA News