NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS

The four (4) award categories are:

1. Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino (LINKAPIL) Award – conferred on Filipino individuals or organizations for their exceptional or significant contribution to progress and development in the Philippines.

2. Banaag Award - conferred on Filipino individuals or organizations for their contributions that have significantly benefited a sector of the diaspora, or advanced the cause and interest of overseas Filipino communities.

3. Pamana ng Pilipino Award - conferred on overseas Filipino individuals, 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 profession.

4. Kaanib ng Bayan Award – conferred on foreign individuals (natural-born) and organizations for their exceptional or significant contribution to Philippine progress and development, or in advancing the cause or promoting the interests of overseas Filipino communities.

All nominations shall be coursed through the Philippine Embassy in Bern which has jurisdiction over the place of residence/operations of the nominee for review and endorsement. Original copies of the endorsed nominations and supporting documents must be submitted not later than 31 July 2020 to:

The Presidential Awards Secretariat

COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS

Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue corner

South Superhighway, Paco, 1007 Manila, Philippines

Tel. Nos.: (632) 552-4760 to 68

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For detailed guidelines, downloadable nomination and endorsement forms, steps for completing the nomination form and other relevant information about the awards, you may visit www.presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph