The Year 2010 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas

            The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has formally opened the nominations for the Year 2010 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas.  The Presidential Awards is a biennial search to recognize exceptional individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution to Philippine progress and development.  The Awards are also conferred on overseas Filipinos who have shown excellence and distinction in their work or profession.  Instituted in 1991, it has so far been conferred on 314 overseas-based individuals and organizations.

            Starting 02 January 2010, the CFO will be accepting endorsements from Philippine Embassies and Consulates for nominations to the Awards.   

            Primer containing the rules and guidelines for the Presidential Awards, as well as nomination and endorsements forms may be obtained from the Philippine Embasssy at Skeppsbron 20, 111 30 Stockholm.  The completed nomination and endorsement forms with supporting documents should be forwarded on or before 30 May 2010 to the CFO at Citigold Center , 1345 President Quirino Avenue cor. South Superhighway, Manila , 1007 Philippines .  The documents may also be sent through facsimile number (632)561-8332 or through e-mail at info@cfo.gov.ph