The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Presidential Awards for Filipino individuals and organizations. The awards are conferred on overseas Filipinos and organizations for their outstanding contributions to Philippine progress and development.

There are four (4) categories of the Presidential awards:

1. Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino Award (Linkapil Award) – to be conferred on Filipino associations or individuals for their exceptional or significant contribution to reconstruction, progress and development in the Philippines;

2. Banaag Award – to be conferred on Filipino individuals or associations for their contributions in advancing the cause of or have benefited significantly overseas Filipino communities or sectors;

3. Kaanib ng Bayan Award – to be conferred on foreign individuals or organizations for their exceptional or significant contribution to Philippine reconstruction, progress and development, or have significantly benefited a sector or community in the Philippines, or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities; and

4. Pamana ng Pilipino Award – to be conferred on Filipinos overseas, who, in exemplifying the talent and industry of the Filipino, have brought the country honor and recognition through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of their work or professions.

For the rules, requirements, nominations and endorsement forms, and how to submit online, kindly visit www.2012presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph. The nomination and endorsement forms can also be downloaded at http://www.philembassy-bangkok.net/visa-passport-legal/download-forms/viewcategory/6.

All nominations must be submitted to CFO on or before 15 June 2012.  Online submissions can be submitted through the above-mentioned website. Submission of nominations can also be done through mail. CFO’s address is:

Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue corner
South Superhighway, Manila, 1007
Philipines

For more information about the Presidential awards, kindly call the Awards Secretariat at:

Tel: (63)-2- 561-8291, 552-4700 ext. 761 up to 767
Fax: (63)-2-561-8291
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The Awards Ceremonies will be held at the Malacañan Palace in December 2012.