Another youth sensation is the center of attention by the netizens from around the world. She is Janela Lelis, a 12-year-old student from Malinao, Albay, Philippines. She became popular during the devastation of typhoon "Juaning" in Albay where she was caught saving a Philippine flag from the ravaging flood, risking her life.
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| A heroic act. |
According to media reports, Janela’s brother asked her to look after the school’s flag after it was borrowed by one of the nearby barangays for its fiesta celebration. However, when Juaning battered Bicol, the flag was in danger of being swept away just like many of the school’s properties. That’s when Janela took it upon herself to save the flag. She can be seen carrying the Philippine flag home through knee-deep water and driving rain.
What a patriotic child she is!
Meanwhile, a Facebook page has already been put up for Janela, an orphan whose house was swept away when Juaning battered Bicol. As of this writing, it already has more than four thousand ‘likes’ and growing. Janela’s increasing popularity has also attracted the attention of President Noynoy Aquino. In a message posted on Facebook, PNoy lauded the young Bicolna for her patriotism and heroism.
“Thank you Janela Lelis for showing us that patriotism and heroism is alive even in the midst of typhoons and floods. Mabuhay ka!” President Noynoy Aquino wrote.
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| 12-year-old Janela Lelis, with GMA News reporter Cesar Apolinario. |
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the Department of Education have also hailed Janela Lelis. Both government agencies want to formally recognize Janela. The DepEd is also looking for ways to aid the young Bicolana orphan in her education. Further, the DepEd released the following message in recognition of what she did.
“We salute Janela for displaying a deep sense of citizenship and patriotism at such a young age. May she serve as a model to all Filipino students so that they may all take to heart the importance of protecting and honoring the symbol of our nation’s independence, the Philippine flag.”
In many countries, including the Philippines, saving a flag from danger and destruction is considered a heroic act. BeautyMania.Biz salute this girl for her bravery!
With reports from Manila-Paper.net
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