Filipino wins first ASEAN prize for autism advocacy
Christina Mendez
Philippine Star
15 November 2018
SINGAPORE – A Filipina mother who has pushed for the rights of persons with autism is the first recipient of the ASEAN Prize in honor of her exemplary contributions to an inclusive ASEAN community.
President Duterte congratulated Erlinda Uy Koe, who was given the award during opening ceremonies of the 33rd ASEAN summit at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Center on Tuesday night.
Koe became emotional when interviewed by members of Philippine media covering the summit after she received the award from no less than Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and ASEAN secretary-general Dato Lim Jock Hoi.
Koe, chair emeritus of the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP), was nominated for her family autism advocacy.
The ASP’s “Angels Walk for Autism 2018” gathered 24,000 participants early this year, while thousands more converged in simultaneous walks in 10 cities.
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Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong poses with Erlinda Uy Koe, chair emeritus of the Autism Society-Philippines, during the opening ceremony for the 33rd Asean Summit and Related Summits last Tuesday.AP
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Koe became emotional when interviewed by members of Philippine media covering the summit after she received the award from no less than Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and ASEAN secretary-general Dato Lim Jock Hoi.
The ASP’s “Angels Walk for Autism 2018” gathered 24,000 participants early this year, while thousands more converged in simultaneous walks in 10 cities.
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