Ana Patricia Non, Carvey Maigue, and Gab Mejia: Tatler Honours Some Outstanding Leaders of Tomorrow

These three young individuals have proven that in the darkest of times, the more we are asked to innovate and adapt, create sustainable and impactful efforts for the common good, and not wane in reaching our dreams

Ana Patricia Non

Above Photographed by Myra Ho

Community Service

From a single bamboo cart outside her home, Ana Patricia Non inspired the entire Filipino nation by reminding us that we are stronger together. Her community pantry programme grew from several carts in her Quezon City neighbourhood to thousands across the country. In a time when hope is few and far between, Non has indeed become a beacon of hope not only for those who rely on the pantries for their daily necessities but more so for the general public who have been inspired by her selfless deed.

As of writing, Non and her colleagues have expanded the Community Pantry PH's efforts to aiding members of the community with various kinds of goods like school supplies, beauty kits, vitamins, as well as empowering kitchen partners with tools and groceries.

Carvey Maigue

Above Photo courtesy of Carvey Maigue

Sustainability

Engineer Carvey Maigue made headlines when his invention, the AuREUS System, was named the Sustainability Winner at the James Dyson Awards. His creation championed the green movement as it allowed waste crops to transform UV light into renewable energy. “Winning the award is memorable for me because through it we can show our next generation of inventors, innovators and creators that their pursuit in building a better world and future has the potential to be relevant in a global scale despite the overwhelming odds we as Filipinos are currently facing right now,” he says

Since his win, the young inventor is working on his first commercial level installation, which would also serve as a full system integration test. “Ultimately the goal is to power a building fully using our technology,” he explains. “We are also working on methods that will allow us not just to upcycle waste crops but virtually any type of biodegradable waste.”

Gab Mejia

Conservation Photography and Environmental Filmmaking

This gifted documentary, wildlife photographer, and National Geographic Explorer is not one to shy away from adventure or risk. For someone who is so used to traversing the globe and spending time in the great outdoors, this pandemic has definitely thrown a wrench into Gab Mejia's lifestyle. However, its difficulties did not get him down, but instead pushed him to be more creative and to appreciate what is around him with a deeper perspective. “Amid all the shared grief and trauma that this pandemic has brought—my closest friends, family and the Filipino environmental community have been the shining light of hope for me in 2021. Each one of them have all inspired me to continue the work we need to do from pursuing the arts, conserving nature, to more so accepting to live this life in these moments of darkness. We need all the love and light we can give to each other to heal, and I’m just grateful to have each one of them in this time,” shares Mejia.

This story was originally published on Tatler Philippines' November 2021 issue. Download it on Magzter for free.

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RYANNE STEPHANIE CHENG CO; DORYNNA UNTIVERO; ISABEL MARTEL FRANCISCO

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Bright Lights: Ana Patricia Non, Carvey Maigue, and Gab Mejia are Inspirations for the Next Generation

Ana Patricia Non

Carvey Maigue

Gab Mejia