Supreme presents its annual list of '22 under 22'
PEPE DON'T PREACH By Pepe Diokno (The Philippine Star) Updated September 26, 2009 12:00 AM
"I mean, there’s a fascination with youth, yes. And with technology and the barrage of media creation, any pretty face or wannabe VJ can make a name for himself. But I’ve often wondered whether people are as fascinated by achievements as they are about age. Certainly, I hope that Filipinos talked about me and my film because of the recognition it brought to the country. I hope that a 17-year-old pop star is never as important as a 50-year-old next president. Age is, after all, just a number — it is only what one does that has permanence.
So for this list, compiled by Supreme’s staff of experts, the questions come up: Why the age limit? Did we choose these people for their age — for the thrill, wonder, and readership potential of being young and hot? Or did we choose these people for their achievements — for their impact on their communities and the environment around them?
The answer I propose is bold: I think that if you look at our society today, all the movement, change, and hope you’ll see is in our youth. Kids make up nearly half of our population. There is a supreme force of new blood waiting to start gushing — as I am, itching to do what we believe we can do. See, the future is here, now, on this list. It’s nowhere but in our high schools, colleges, and tambayans.
Stay supreme!"
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I got this from Philippine Star and I've been tremendously inspired :) I also wanna be SUPREME and I really think I can be one! How about you?
Here's mine, enjoy!
Christine Margaritte Drilon
October 15, 1989
Graphic Artist
Graphic Artist
Achievements is…
Waking up everyday with a smile on my face, excited to face the world and doing the things I love the most with the people I love being with.
The best advice I’ve ever been given:
RESPECT yourself and everything else will follow and just don't over-exaggerate everything about your life because it's annoying to a lot of people.
A piece of advice I’d rather forget:
"Hanggang diyan ka na lang." "Wala naman nang pag-asa bakit ka pa boboto?" - I beg to disagree. I dare to dream and plan to make that dream come true. I know I won't and can't settle for anything less. PAG-ASA is in the hands of us, kabataan, we must use our strength and assets for our country to move on.
The biggest challenge you’ve had to hurdle to get to where you are:
Myself, my being shy and being afraid to take risks, to ask questions, and being afraid to my unknown future.
Your biggest goal:
To have my dream job and satisfying myself with it everyday. AND the biggest goal I realized today that I want is having my own beautiful family in the future. :)
Have you registered to vote? Why or why not? And who do you plan to vote for?
I haven't registered yet but I will register on my birthday month. I believe it's a simple, little act I can do for the betterment of my country and it's our responsibility as a concerned citizen! I will definitely vote for CHIZ ESCUDERO because I believe in his ideals and aspirations for the country.
Feel free to be SUPREME! :)
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check out who made it to the top 5 in this week's Hall of Fame!!!
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