Actor Arjo Atayde was chosen by the Lasallian community as the Lasallian Media/Public Communicator for the 4th Gawad Lasallianeta Green Zeal Award for Excellence. Gawad Lasallianeta, the DLSU awarding ceremony for the most outstanding media/public communicators in the Philippines, is set to be the biggest and grandest virtual event of the university for its 76th Founding Anniversary celebration.

“I am honored to accept the Green Zeal from my alma mater as this motivates me to continue my advocacy to serve people. I take The Green Zeal very seriously especially now that I am running for public office. I take with me the Lasallian values of faith, integrity and honesty in my journey as a public servant and it is my commitment to strive for excellence and be a man who is worthy of the Green Zeal,” said Arjo.

Arjo was also honored as the country’s Best Actor while his mother Sylvia Sanchez was recognized as Best Actress in the Phoenix Excellence Awards for Entertainment 2021. The Phoenix Excellence Awards gives recognition to individuals from different sectors.

“It’s really a privilege to be recognized alongside my son Arjo,” said Sylvia Sanchez. “I have seen how dedicated Arjo has been to his craft as an actor all these years and it warms my heart to see that he is reaping the fruits of hard work. The start of 2022 is really difficult for all of us and this is great news that me and my family could smile about. We dedicate this recognition to everyone who continues to believe in us.”

Meanwhile, Arjo, who is currently running for a seat in Quezon City’s First District, has activated a massive free Barangay Antigen testing on January 14 from 9am. to 5pm at Barangay Bahay Toro, Bahay Toro Basketball Court; and on January 15 from 9am to 5pm at Barangay Paltok, Mendoza Street Basketball Court.

Arjo, whose popular moniker is Aksyon Agad, said mass testing is a key factor in flattening the curve and would help decrease the spread of the virus,

“A lot of people in QC’s District 1 have no free access to Antigen testing and it is very vital for each of them to know their status in order to stop the spread of the virus. This initiative is absolutely for free and everyone is eligible to have themselves and their entire families tested.”