The Commission on Filipinos Overseas announces a call for nominations for the 2014 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. The awards are conferred by the President of the Philippines every two years on outstanding individuals and organizations overseas to give the highest recognition for their work in one or more of the following categories:

Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino – conferred on Filipino associations or individuals for their exceptional contributions to reconstruction, progress and development in the Philippines.

Banaag – conferred on Filipino individuals or associations for their significant contributions to advance the cause or promote the interests of overseas Filipino communities.

Kaanib ng Bayan – conferred on foreign individuals or organizations for their exceptional contributions to Philippine progress and development, or for works which have significantly benefited a sector or community in the Philippines or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities.

Pamana ng Pilipino – conferred on Filipinos overseas, who, in exemplifying the talent, industry and excellence of the Filipino, have brought honour and distinction to the country in the pursuit of their work or profession.

A list of past recipients of the Awards may be found here

Click here for NOMINATION FORMS and relevant information on rules and requirements for filing of nominations.

SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS:

Nominations from Italy, Malta, Albania and San Marino may be submitted through the Philippine Embassy, Viale delle Medaglie d'Oro 112-114,  00136 Rome, Italy no later than Friday, 17 May 2014. The Embassy will endorse nomination documents to the Awards Secretariat before 31 May 2014.

PRESENTATION OF THE AWARDS:

Awardees will be honoured at a ceremony to be held at Malacañan Palace in December 2014.

For more information, contact:

The Awards Secretariat

Commission on Filipinos Overseas

Citigold Centre, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue corner Osmeña Highway (South Superhighway)

Manila 1007, Philippines

Telephone: (+632) 552 4700

Fax: (+632) 561 8291

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