𝐂𝐅𝐎 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐏𝐀𝐅𝐈𝐎𝐎 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐫. 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐄. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

18 November 2025 – Aiming to support skills transfer and nurture Filipino talent, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), led by Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II, welcomed 2024 PAFIOO 𝘗𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 awardee, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗘. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮, an internationally recognized visual artist based in Victorias City, Negros Occidental, for a courtesy visit. The meeting highlighted CFO’s commitment to providing opportunities for awardees to share their expertise and inspire the next generation of Filipino artists.

During the meeting, Secretary Ang discussed potential initiatives for Mr. Carumba to conduct workshops and lectures for fine arts students at La Consolacion College – Bacolod, the University of St. La Salle – Bacolod, and Don Bosco Technical Institute – Victorias. This is in line with CFO’s goal to provide emerging artists with hands-on training, mentorship, and guidance in developing their skills while deepening their appreciation of Filipino art and culture.

Representing also the CFO were Mr. Michael Apattad and Ms. RC Carrera from the Policy, Planning, and Research Division, who facilitated discussions on possible frameworks and to formalize next steps. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to implement these initiatives and ensure meaningful engagement of PAFIOO awardees in nurturing skills, promoting cultural heritage, and contributing to national development.