CFO opens nominations for outstanding overseas Pinoys

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has opened the search for the 2008 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO).

Conducted every two years, the PAFIOO aims to recognize exceptional individuals and organizations abroad for their outstanding contribution to Philippine progress and development.

Since its inception in 1991 through Executive Order 498, the awards has so far conferred honors to 283 overseas-based individuals and organizations from 37 countries.

Starting January 2, 2008, the CFO has been accepting endorsements from Philippine embassies and consulates for nominations to the awards.

Awarding ceremonies will be done in Malacañang in December, which has been declared as Overseas Filipinos Month.

The PAFIOO has four categories: The Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino, Banaag, Kaanib ng Bayan, and Pamana ng Pilipino.

Lingkod sa Kapwa Filipino (Linkapil) is conferred on Filipino associations or individuals for their significant contribution to reconstruction, progress and development in the Philippines.

Banaag Award is bestowed on Filipino individuals or associations for their contributions that have significantly benefited a sector or community in the Philippines, or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities.

Kaanib ng Bayan Award is awarded to foreign individuals or organizations for their significant contribution to Philippine reconstruction, progress and development that have significantly benefited a sector or community, or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities.

Pamana ng Pilipino Award is given to Filipinos overseas for exemplifying the talent and industry of the Filipino, bringing the country honor and recognition through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of their work or profession.

Rules for nomination

Any individual or organization, whether Filipino or foreigner, based in the Philippines or abroad, may submit nominations.

Nominations originating from abroad may be submitted to the Awards Committee in each Philippine embassy or consulate with jurisdiction in their area. Nominations from the Philippines may be sent to the CFO headquarters in Manila.

Previous nominees who were not recipients of the PAFIOO may be nominated again under the same or another category.

An individual or organization may not be nominated in more than one category at any one time.

The Secretariat reserves the right to change the category in which the individual or organization was initially nominated.

In cases where a nominee and the organization of which the nominee is a member are both nominated for the same award category, primacy of the organization will be upheld.

Only one award can be given to any person for the same deeds or set of activities. The awards may be given posthumously.

Nomination requirements and forms as well as evaluation criteria could be downloaded from the CFO website.

Completed nomination and endorsement forms with supporting documents should be forwarded on or before May 30, 2008 to the CFO at Citigold Center, 1345, Pres. Quirino Avenue cor. South Superhighway, Manila, 1007 Philippines. Said documents may also be sent through facsimile (632) 561-8332 or through e-mail at info@cfo.gov.ph. - GMANews.TV

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