Jonalyn has been in the Laura Vicuna center since age 6 and with her exposure to LVF’s advocacy work, she has been receiving recognition because of her talent and wit in dealing with children of her age.
In February 2014 she won the Soroptomist Violet Richardson Award for the Philippine region. She was formally recognised at the awarding ceremony which took place in May 2014 at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City.