PBB Teens Joj and Jai, John Manalo Turn Garbage Collectors in 'I Dare You' (Nov 30)

Former PBB housemates Joj and Jai Agpangan made a living from garbage and lived on the streets in the metro after accepting real-life challenges from ABS-CBN’s realiserye “I Dare You,” as shown in an episode to be aired this Saturday (Nov 30) on ABS-CBN. 

The twin, along with teen actor John Manalo, tried to relive the life of 14-year-old Bidang Kapamilya Kesz, who received last year’s prestigious International Peace Prize for Children, the equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize for children, for improving the plight of street kids in the country. Kesz ran away from home when he was young to escape domestic abuse and was forced to live on his own. 

For their challenge, Joj, Jai, and John had to live away from the comfort of their homes and make a living from collecting and selling scrap materials without relying on other people.

Their biggest challenge was teaching 50 children, aged 3-5 years old, to read, write, and count. If majority of the kids pass a basic exam, Kesz and his organization, which advocates children’s rights and helps them improve their lives, will be granted a two-story house and office worth P1 million. 

Join John Prats, Deniesse Aguilar, Robi Domingo, and Melai Cantiveros as they showcase Filipinos who brave through life’s challenges in “I Dare You Season 2,” Saturday night (Nov 30) after “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” For updates, like facebook.com/IDAREYOUSEASON2 or follow @IDareYouS2 on Twitter and @idareyouofficial on Instagram.

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Pinoy Street Kid Kesz Valdez Wins International Children's Peace Prize 2012

Cris "Kesz" Valdez, 13, was awarded this year’s International Children’s Peace Prize in a glittering ceremony held at Ridderzaal in The Hague, Netherlands on September 19. Kesz, who was selected by the Expert Commitee among three nominees received a 100,000 euro ($130,000) prize.

Kesz Valdez was handed the peace prize for his “Championing Community Children” charity aimed at giving street children hope and showing them that they can take their future into their own hands. 

Kesz, who was once a victim of abuse being left to scavenge on the streets at the age of two, goes to underprivileged communities together with his friends to teach children about hygiene, food and children’s rights. Their charity also raises funds to distribute gift parcels like toys, slippers, candies and clothes to the destitute.

According to KidsRights Foundation who organized the International Children's Peace Prize, Kesz has so far helped more than 10,000 children in his local area in Cavite.

“My message to all children around the globe is; our health is our wealth! Being healthy will enable you to play, to think clearly, to get up and go to school and love the people around you in so many ways. To everyone in the world, please remember that every day, 6,000 children die from diseases associated with poor sanitation, poor hygiene, and we can do something about it! Please join me in helping street children achieve better health and better lives.” - Kesz Valdez

Watch the video below to know more about Kesz Valdez and why he won the said prestigious award:


Photo courtesy of Kesz Valdez Facebook Page
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