Son’s autism sends Pinay on a mission
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SINGAPORE --- What began as a personal mission to do the best for her son who has autism led Erlinda Uy Koe to an advocacy that has inspired the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). The 63-year-old Filipino won the first AseaSon’s autism sends Pinay on a mission
SINGAPORE --- What began as a personal mission to do the best for her son who has autism led Erlinda Uy Koe to an advocacy that has inspired the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). The 63-year-old Filipino won the first Asean Prize, an award recognizing efforts that «foster Asean identity, promote the Asean spirit, and champion the Asean way.» Koe, chair emeritus of the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) and former chair of the Asean Autism Network, received the award during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Asean Summit here. 49 nominees Selected out of 49 nominees, Koe was feted for her family-centric approach i...Keep on reading: Son’s autism sends Pinay on a mission Read more