Do you have what it takes to be the next Happiest Pinoy?
2:46 AM
Vernon Joseph Go
Cebu is known for many things—fine beaches,
historical and religious landmarks, thriving trade industry, and exotic
delicacies and cuisines. This year, Cebu can be the home of the next Happiest
Pinoy.
The search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012 is already
on and you can be this lucky winner. Out of 95 million hopeful Pinoys in the
country, only one will be chosen.
A project of Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions,
Inc. (CLIS), the Happiest Pinoy seeks and recognizes the country’s most
optimistic and passionate Filipinos who overcame difficulties and exhibited
resilience amid life’s challenges, without losing their cheerful attitude.
If you know any Filipino aged 18 and above who has
an optimistic outlook in life, an unwavering cheerful disposition, a capacity
to rise above life’s challenges and the ability to give a positive impact on
the lives of those around him or her, then you can nominate that person to the
contest. Five finalists will be chosen, but only one will receive the title of
Happiest Pinoy 2012 and a PhP250,000 cash prize, tax-free.
Entries should depict the life story and exemplary
traits of the nominee, feature the elements that make the candidate constantly
optimistic and happy and show how he or she has demonstrated resilience and
inner strength in times of crisis.
Started in 2009, the Happiest Pinoy rekindled
Filipino values of optimism, hope and resilience in times of strife, bringing
inspiring stories and outstanding citizens, including that of winner Winston
Maxino.
Maxino won the Happiest Pinoy 2009 for being an
optimistic but sharp corporate executive despite being diagnosed with
ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, asthma and uveitis.
If you think you—or someone you know and look up
to—have what it takes to be the next Happiest Pinoy, check out the website
http://www.happiest-pinoy.com/ for more details and contest mechanics. This
might be the chance for that sunny disposition to pay off and gain recognition.
Guidelines and Mechanics
I.
Nomination to the Search
1.
Any Filipino of legal age, good moral character and
residing in the Philippines may be nominated.
2.
Any Filipino of legal age, group or organization registered
by the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) may nominate.
3.
Nominations are accepted from October 21, 2011 to
May 30, 2012.
II.
Submission of Nominees
1.
Secure on-line nomination forms and upload entries to
www.happiest-pinoy.com.
2.
Send accomplished forms to Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance
Solutions (CLIS) Head Office, 821 A. Spring corner J.P. Rizal Streets, Makati
City.
III.
Criteria for Judging
1.
A constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook.
2.
Proven ability to rise above life’s challenges.
3.
Positive impact in the lives of others.
IV.
Selection Process
1.
A Screening Committee composed of PJ Lhuillier
Group Officers/Managers will shortlist nominees from all Regions in the
country.
2.
The entries of Top 20 Semi-Finalists will be forwarded
to the Board of Judges who will select and interview the Top 10 Finalists.
3.
The names of Top 10 Finalists will be announced in
the Philippine Daily Inquirer and BusinessMirror until the “Happiest Pinoy” is
named by the Board of Judges on or before June 30, 2012.
V.
Contest Prizes – All cash prizes are tax-free :
1. “Happiest
Pinoy” Winner- P 250,000.00 + Trophy
2. Nine (9)
Runners-Up : P 25,000.00 each + Trophy
VI.
Board of Judges (in alphabetical order)
1.
Ms Carmencita T. Abella, President/CEO, Ramon Magsaysay
Award Foundation (RMAF)
2.
Bro. Armin Luistro FSC, Secretary, Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS)
3. Mr Jose Miguel G. Jimenez, Chief
Administrative Officer, PJLI Group of Companies (PJLI)
4. Mr Winston A. Maxino, 2010
Happiest Pinoy, General Manager, Green Earth Power and Energy Corporation
5.
Mr Efren Penaflorida, 2009 CNN Hero of the Year
6.
Dr Leticia Ramos-Shahani, President, Brahma Kumaris Foundation Philippines, former
Senator/Ambassador
7.
Ms Mel C. Tiangco, Chief Operating Officer, GMA 7 Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
8.
Dr Bernardo Villegas, Senior Vice President, University of the Asia and the Pacific
(UA&P)
9.
Mr Miguel F. Zubiri, Govermor, Philippine National Red Cross
(PNRC), former Senator
VII. Announcement of Winners
The Top 10 Finalists will be presented to the media
and “Happiest Pinoy” will be announced during a gala dinner in July 25, 2012 at
Shangri-la Makati.
The decision of the Board of the Judges is final
and unappealable.
Employees of PJ
Lhuillier Inc. and its partner agencies, including their relatives up to the
second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the
Nationwide Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2012.
