AN instructor from Cagayan State University received the ASEAN Youth Volunteer Award in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam last month.

CSU President Dr. Urdujah Alvarado said Dr. John Mauro Manuel of the College of Teacher Education Extension and Production was recognized for his volunteer efforts in founding I-SAVED or “Saving Vulnerable Education and Dreams.”

I-SAVED is a youth-run organization based in Cagayan that aims to support less fortunate Cagayano youth in their quest to pursue education.

Manuel was chosen by the National Youth Commission central office to represent the Philippines and receive the award under the individual category.

He shared that his love for helping is a trait he acquired from his parents and a value he intends to pass on to the youth.

Urduja said Manuel will continue to share his advocacy through the extension initiatives of CSU-Andrew’s Teacher Education Department such as Sagip-Kalikasan Para sa Kinabukasan, Sagip-Bata para sa dekalidad na Edukasyon and Likhang Pangkabuhayan.