Teen queen Rikki Mae dela Pena is ERDA Foundation's first ambassadress
Miss Philippine Youth 2019 Rikki Mae dela Pena has been chosen as the first ambassadress of a foundation that helps kids and out-of-school youth in their education. Known as Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) Foundation, Inc., the group helps poor Filipino children have access to education since 1974. "I’ve known ERDA Foundation way back then because of their educational assistance for the out-of- school youth, leadership programs, French volunteers and their heroic sacrifices. Thank you for choosing the Philippines and choosing me as your very first Ambassadress. I will forever be grateful for giving me the opportunity to help inspire kids in Manila," said Rikki Mae when she visited the children to spread holiday blessings recently. During her visit to the foundation, Rikki Mae jammed with the kids with their song and dance numbers as she gave them inspiring words. "I want to reiterate what I have said earlier that there will be mi...