The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is pleased to inform the public that nominations are now open for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO).
The PAFIOO is a biennial search to honor and recognize overseas Filipinos and other individuals or organizations who contribute to Philippine development initiatives or promote the cause and interest of the Filipino diaspora/overseas Filipino communities.
The awards are also given to overseas Filipinos who have exceptionally distinguished themselves in their work or profession, and have thereby brought pride to the Filipino nation.
A distinct category in the awards is also reserved for foreign individuals or organizations for their exceptional contribution to the Philippines and for advancing the cause of overseas Filipino communities.
All nominations from the State of Qatar shall be coursed through the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha. Original copies of the duly endorsed nominations and supporting documents must be submitted not later than 30 May 2024 (Philippine time) to:
PAFIOO SECRETARIAT
c/o Policy, Planning, and Research Division
COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS
21st Floor The Upper Class Tower, Quezon Avenue corner Scout Reyes Street, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila, Philippines
The detailed Guidelines for the 2024 PAFIOO, Step-by-Step Guide for Completing the Nomination Forms, prescribed forms, and samples of other requirements are available for download at presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph.
For questions and other concerns, please contact the PAFIOO Secretariat through the email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For timely advisories and more information about the awards, follow the PAFIOO Facebook page at facebook.com/gawadpangulo.
