STAR Paper Corporation, exclusive Philippine distributor of Mongol Pencils, partnered with celebrity advocates in the launching of “Isang Milyong Mongol Para Sa Isang Milyong Pangarap” held at the Harbor Garden, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.
The launch of the advocacy campaign was a star-studded affair led by its advocacy ambassadors Socorro C. Ramos, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Diether Ocampo, and JC Buendia. Fellow advocates Joey Mead and Tim Yap hosted the evening’s program. One of the highlights of the program was a mini-exhibit of concept photos of the advocacy ambassadors megged by master photographer and fellow advocate Raymund Isaac.
Keynote speakers were Romeo Jacinto, general manager of Star Paper Corp. and John Davis, president for the Asia-Pacific region of Newell Rubbermaid, the company behind Mongol pencil’s continued success. Screened during the event were video messages from DepEd Secretary Jesli Lapus and advocacy ambassador Boy Abunda.
A touching message from Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino Jr. was delivered on his behalf by his cousin Bam Aquino. “Isang Milyong Mongol Para Sa Isang Milyong Pangarap” has inspired much support not only from celebrities but also from its partner organizations and institutions that include National Bookstore Foundation, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, K.I.D.S. Foundation, Ayala Foundation’s CENTEX, and the Department of Education who all share in Star Paper and Mongol Pencil’s vision of fostering education and empowering the Filipino youth. The advocacy aims to help provide underprivileged public schoolchildren with writing tools and school supplies. The advocacy endeavors to promote literacy and encourage children to express themselves through writing and art.