OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
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The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration held the 11th National Awards for the Model OFW Family of the Year at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on Friday to recognize the achievements of the country's "modern heroes."
With separate categories for land- and sea-based OFWs, the award recognized 34 to 17 land-based and 17 sea-based Filipino families from around the country.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Maria Corazon Cruz and family from NCR under the land-based category. Cruz spent 13 years in Papua New Guinea with her husband and son working as an education officer and human resource manager. She put up a water technology facility and a consultancy and construction firm as businesses and acquired several properties in three different cities.
Maria Corazon Cruz and family from NCR under the land-based category. Cruz spent 13 years in Papua New Guinea with her husband and son working as an education officer and human resource manager. She put up a water technology facility and a consultancy and construction firm as businesses and acquired several properties in three different cities.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Capt. Alberto Aguila and family from NCR under the sea-based category. Aguila spent 20 years at sea and poured his savings into lots, vehicles, and apartment rentals.
Capt. Alberto Aguila and family from NCR under the sea-based category. Aguila spent 20 years at sea and poured his savings into lots, vehicles, and apartment rentals.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Marilou Collo and family from CAR under the land-based category. Collo spent 15 years in Libya and Saudi Arabia as a nurse with her agriculturist husband before coming home to set up an ukay-kay, a brand-new goods store, a grocery, and a palay trading center. Five out of six of her children are now OFWs.
Marilou Collo and family from CAR under the land-based category. Collo spent 15 years in Libya and Saudi Arabia as a nurse with her agriculturist husband before coming home to set up an ukay-kay, a brand-new goods store, a grocery, and a palay trading center. Five out of six of her children are now OFWs.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Silvino Calica Jr. and family from CAR under the sea-based category. A seaman for 39 years, he now manages a general merchandise store, four apartment units, and agricultural lands for lease with his family.
Silvino Calica Jr. and family from CAR under the sea-based category. A seaman for 39 years, he now manages a general merchandise store, four apartment units, and agricultural lands for lease with his family.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Engr. Robert Ranchez and family from Region 1 were named the Model OFW Family of the Year under the land-based category. Ranchez spent 10 years in Saudi Arabia as a contract worker before coming home to operate a boarding house, baker, rent-avan service, and water refilling station. He was previously awarded with the 2015 Melvin Jones Fellow Award by the Lions Club International Foundationa and a Special Recignition Award by the city government of La Union.
Engr. Robert Ranchez and family from Region 1 were named the Model OFW Family of the Year under the land-based category. Ranchez spent 10 years in Saudi Arabia as a contract worker before coming home to operate a boarding house, baker, rent-avan service, and water refilling station. He was previously awarded with the 2015 Melvin Jones Fellow Award by the Lions Club International Foundationa and a Special Recignition Award by the city government of La Union.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Francisco Flores and family from Region 1 under the sea-based category. Flores worked as a wiper and oiler for a ship and worked various jobs at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before opening the Hidden Garden and Lilong & Lilang Restaurant in Vigan.
Francisco Flores and family from Region 1 under the sea-based category. Flores worked as a wiper and oiler for a ship and worked various jobs at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before opening the Hidden Garden and Lilong & Lilang Restaurant in Vigan.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Jocelyn Danao and family from Region 2 under the land-based category. A domestic helper in Hong Kong for 10 years, Danao now provides counseling to distressed OFWs at the Municipal Social Welfare Development Office of Penablanca as well as a rice milling operation in Nabbabalayan.
Jocelyn Danao and family from Region 2 under the land-based category. A domestic helper in Hong Kong for 10 years, Danao now provides counseling to distressed OFWs at the Municipal Social Welfare Development Office of Penablanca as well as a rice milling operation in Nabbabalayan.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Leogie Lapat and family from Region 2 under the sea-based category. With 23 years in the sea, Lapat retired in 2014 to help his family manage the operations of their three hectare-agricultural land and fingerling production.
Leogie Lapat and family from Region 2 under the sea-based category. With 23 years in the sea, Lapat retired in 2014 to help his family manage the operations of their three hectare-agricultural land and fingerling production.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Igmedio Reyes and family from Region 3 under the land-based category. Reyes worked as a contract worker in Saudi Arabia and Libya for 22 years before establishing the Electrotechnical Institute, the first TESDA-accredited instrumentation & control school and assessment center in central Luzon.
Igmedio Reyes and family from Region 3 under the land-based category. Reyes worked as a contract worker in Saudi Arabia and Libya for 22 years before establishing the Electrotechnical Institute, the first TESDA-accredited instrumentation & control school and assessment center in central Luzon.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Robert Guansing and family from Region 3 under the sea-based category receive a special award for their Outstanding Achievement in Community Projects. Guansing ended his 30-year career as BOSUN in 2010 to help his family run LCG Veterinary Trading and RVG Trading. He and his family received the Lion Leader Award and the Melvin Jones Fellow from the Lions Club International Foundation.
Robert Guansing and family from Region 3 under the sea-based category receive a special award for their Outstanding Achievement in Community Projects. Guansing ended his 30-year career as BOSUN in 2010 to help his family run LCG Veterinary Trading and RVG Trading. He and his family received the Lion Leader Award and the Melvin Jones Fellow from the Lions Club International Foundation.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Emily Dicolen-Abagat and family from Region 4-A under the land-based category. A widower and an Assistant Professor at the Catholic University of Daegu in South Korea, she manages the Aquinas Education Enhancement Center with her family. She was awarded as the 2010 Most Outstanding Filipino Overseas, Banaag Category by the Office of the President of the Philippines, and Most Outstanding Filipino in Korea, and the Gawad Giovanni B. Jaron by the Filipino EPS community.
Emily Dicolen-Abagat and family from Region 4-A under the land-based category. A widower and an Assistant Professor at the Catholic University of Daegu in South Korea, she manages the Aquinas Education Enhancement Center with her family. She was awarded as the 2010 Most Outstanding Filipino Overseas, Banaag Category by the Office of the President of the Philippines, and Most Outstanding Filipino in Korea, and the Gawad Giovanni B. Jaron by the Filipino EPS community.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Teodoro de Jose Rosello's family from region 4-A under the sea-based category accepts the award on his behalf. Rosello is an active seafarer for 25 years and currently serves as a second officer. His family operates a dental clinic and invests in real estate properties.
Teodoro de Jose Rosello's family from region 4-A under the sea-based category accepts the award on his behalf. Rosello is an active seafarer for 25 years and currently serves as a second officer. His family operates a dental clinic and invests in real estate properties.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Mercy Porquez and family from Region 4-B under the land-based category. Porquez worked as an ICU Nurse in the Middle East for 36 years and was consistently named Best Nurse before acquiring properties and growing plantation crops, generating employment for local farmers in Narra.
Mercy Porquez and family from Region 4-B under the land-based category. Porquez worked as an ICU Nurse in the Middle East for 36 years and was consistently named Best Nurse before acquiring properties and growing plantation crops, generating employment for local farmers in Narra.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Capt. Efren Evangelista's family from region 4-A under the sea-based category accepts the award on their behalf. Evangelista serves as a master mariner at the Mastrbulk - Wesfall-Larsen and was awarded with a certificate for his 25 years in the company. His family manages real investment and crop plantation.
Capt. Efren Evangelista's family from region 4-A under the sea-based category accepts the award on their behalf. Evangelista serves as a master mariner at the Mastrbulk - Wesfall-Larsen and was awarded with a certificate for his 25 years in the company. His family manages real investment and crop plantation.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Hanshel Ricasio's family from region 5 under the land-based category accepts the award on their behalf. Ricasio, an engineer, moved to Qatar after a brief stint in Singapore. His family manages the Balogo Farm Resort.
Hanshel Ricasio's family from region 5 under the land-based category accepts the award on their behalf. Ricasio, an engineer, moved to Qatar after a brief stint in Singapore. His family manages the Balogo Farm Resort.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Capt. Aquiles Figueroa and family from Region 5 under the sea-based category. Figueroa was a seafarer for 35 years and operates a rice mill and other agricultural properties in Sorsogon.
Capt. Aquiles Figueroa and family from Region 5 under the sea-based category. Figueroa was a seafarer for 35 years and operates a rice mill and other agricultural properties in Sorsogon.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Marvie Dugayo and family from region 6under the land-based category. Dugayo currently works as a Warranty Administrator for an automotive company in Riyadh. His family was able to set up Marvie's Cakes and Pastries in Talisay City with his income.
Marvie Dugayo and family from region 6under the land-based category. Dugayo currently works as a Warranty Administrator for an automotive company in Riyadh. His family was able to set up Marvie's Cakes and Pastries in Talisay City with his income.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Nestor Tubongbanua's family from region 6 receives the Model OFW Family of the Year under the sea-based category on his behalf. A bosun, Tubongbanua's McNester Food Products began with a P7,000 capital and has since then been featured by newsmagazine programs and anchors such as Jessica Soho, among others.
Nestor Tubongbanua's family from region 6 receives the Model OFW Family of the Year under the sea-based category on his behalf. A bosun, Tubongbanua's McNester Food Products began with a P7,000 capital and has since then been featured by newsmagazine programs and anchors such as Jessica Soho, among others.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Homer Balais and family from Region 7 under the land-based category. Balais retired after working as a surveyer and a civil supervisor in the Middle East to stay at home with his family after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Bohol.
Homer Balais and family from Region 7 under the land-based category. Balais retired after working as a surveyer and a civil supervisor in the Middle East to stay at home with his family after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Bohol.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Charlie Garcia and family from Region 7 under the sea-based category. Garcia put his personal savings into real properties and outreach programs for his community.
Charlie Garcia and family from Region 7 under the sea-based category. Garcia put his personal savings into real properties and outreach programs for his community.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Arch. Raymond Tobio's family from region 8 under the land-based category accepts the award on their behalf. Tobio currently works as a consultant at Saudi Arabia and manages a travel and tours business on the side while his family manages their water refilling and small-scale hog-raising business.
Arch. Raymond Tobio's family from region 8 under the land-based category accepts the award on their behalf. Tobio currently works as a consultant at Saudi Arabia and manages a travel and tours business on the side while his family manages their water refilling and small-scale hog-raising business.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Chief Engr. Rosalino Villardo and family from region 8 under the sea-based category. Villardo worked as a seafarer for 30 years and manages various business ventures with his family.
Chief Engr. Rosalino Villardo and family from region 8 under the sea-based category. Villardo worked as a seafarer for 30 years and manages various business ventures with his family.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Jeffrey Fuentebella Singson and family from region 9 under the land-based category. Singson followed his nurse wife to Saudi Arabia in 2005 and worked with her to expand the Philippine Professiona Organizations in Saudi Arabia. He received the Bagong Bayani Award for Community and Social Service in 2014 for his community efforts.
Jeffrey Fuentebella Singson and family from region 9 under the land-based category. Singson followed his nurse wife to Saudi Arabia in 2005 and worked with her to expand the Philippine Professiona Organizations in Saudi Arabia. He received the Bagong Bayani Award for Community and Social Service in 2014 for his community efforts.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Manuel Bayog and his wife from region 9 under the sea-based category. Bayog became a quarter master after three years of service and retired to manage his family's mango growing and production, buy and sell, and board and lodging businesses in Zamboanga City.
Manuel Bayog and his wife from region 9 under the sea-based category. Bayog became a quarter master after three years of service and retired to manage his family's mango growing and production, buy and sell, and board and lodging businesses in Zamboanga City.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Adelfo Saura and family from region 10 under the land-based category. Saura and his family managed to acquire various residential and agricultural lands and business enterprises with after working for 27 years in Saudi Arabia.
Adelfo Saura and family from region 10 under the land-based category. Saura and his family managed to acquire various residential and agricultural lands and business enterprises with after working for 27 years in Saudi Arabia.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Capt. Nanchito Zuniga and family from region 10 under the sea-based category. Zuniga's work since 1989 allowed his family to own agricultural land, a three-storey house, an internet cafe, and service vehicles.
Capt. Nanchito Zuniga and family from region 10 under the sea-based category. Zuniga's work since 1989 allowed his family to own agricultural land, a three-storey house, an internet cafe, and service vehicles.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Engr. Donald Tapispisan and family from region 11 under the land-based category. Tapispisan spent 17 years in Saudi Arabia and managed to acquire agricultural lands, and a lechon and ice candy business.
Engr. Donald Tapispisan and family from region 11 under the land-based category. Tapispisan spent 17 years in Saudi Arabia and managed to acquire agricultural lands, and a lechon and ice candy business.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Engr. Lino Micayabas and family from region 11 under the sea-based category. Micayabas worked as a marine engineer for more than 20 years. His family now manages real estate properties, farm lands, houses & lots, a general merchandise store, and an egg distribution business.
Engr. Lino Micayabas and family from region 11 under the sea-based category. Micayabas worked as a marine engineer for more than 20 years. His family now manages real estate properties, farm lands, houses & lots, a general merchandise store, and an egg distribution business.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Engr. Mauro Deocadez and family from region 12 under the land-based category. Deocadez spent 22 years in Saudi Arabia for his wife and six children, who now help him manage farm lands, real estate properties, and vehicles.
Engr. Mauro Deocadez and family from region 12 under the land-based category. Deocadez spent 22 years in Saudi Arabia for his wife and six children, who now help him manage farm lands, real estate properties, and vehicles.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Domingo Sapalaran and family from region 12 under the sea-based category. Sapalaran ended his 27 years as third engineer to manage his families farming and tractor services.
Domingo Sapalaran and family from region 12 under the sea-based category. Sapalaran ended his 27 years as third engineer to manage his families farming and tractor services.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Husna Sahillu Sabtal and family from ARMM under the land-based category receive a special award for their Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship. Sabtal worked for four years in Saudi Arabia and was helped by her husband to acquire various land and business ventures to reach millions in their net worth.
Husna Sahillu Sabtal and family from ARMM under the land-based category receive a special award for their Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship. Sabtal worked for four years in Saudi Arabia and was helped by her husband to acquire various land and business ventures to reach millions in their net worth.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Anao Madag and family from ARMM under the sea-based category. After 38 years as a seafarer, Madag's family now owns a six-room home, tricycles, a grocery store, and farm lands.
Anao Madag and family from ARMM under the sea-based category. After 38 years as a seafarer, Madag's family now owns a six-room home, tricycles, a grocery store, and farm lands.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Juan Laferez and family from CARAGA under the land-based category. Alferez worked in Papua New Guinea for 16 years to send his seven children to school and was able to acquire two coconut plantations and passenger vans.
Juan Laferez and family from CARAGA under the land-based category. Alferez worked in Papua New Guinea for 16 years to send his seven children to school and was able to acquire two coconut plantations and passenger vans.
OWWA Model OFW Family of the Year awardees
Hilario Turla and family from CARAGA under the sea-based category. Turla toiled for 20 years as a seafarer. His family practices organic farming and integrated multi cropping, resulting in vermiculture production, organic farming, rubber plantation, tilapia farming, fruits, vegetable and coconut production, palm tree plantation, and oil production.
Hilario Turla and family from CARAGA under the sea-based category. Turla toiled for 20 years as a seafarer. His family practices organic farming and integrated multi cropping, resulting in vermiculture production, organic farming, rubber plantation, tilapia farming, fruits, vegetable and coconut production, palm tree plantation, and oil production.
—ALG, GMA News
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