Palunian brilliance shining bright in the World!

Truly proud and loud we are of Ms. Joanne Ascencion Valdez, BA Communication graduate (2008), one of the JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World for Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership! Ms. Valdez is currently serving as Councilor of the City of Candon, Ilocos Sur.

The Ten Outstanding Young Persons for2023 award is given to individuals who are innovative thinkers, relentless changemakers, and driving force of positive change in society.

Selçuk Yusuf Arslan – Türkiye
Saul Castañeda Hernandez – Mexico
Khaw Juan Shong – Malaysia
Mohamed Issam Mahho – Syria
Meriam Mastour – Tunisia
Pinky Ketswaretswe Mpho Leah Junior Mokwena – South Africa
Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash – India
Uğur Tanrıverdi – Türkiye
Ainsley Tiew Lee Sin – Malaysia

Joanne Ascencion Valdez – Philippines

The Ten Outstanding Young Persons for2023 award is given to individuals who are innovative thinkers, relentless changemakers, and driving force of positive change in society.

Selçuk Yusuf Arslan – Türkiye
Saul Castañeda Hernandez – Mexico
Khaw Juan Shong – Malaysia
Mohamed Issam Mahho – Syria
Meriam Mastour – Tunisia
Pinky Ketswaretswe Mpho Leah Junior Mokwena – South Africa
Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash – India
Uğur Tanrıverdi – Türkiye
Ainsley Tiew Lee Sin – Malaysia

Joanne Ascencion Valdez – Philippines