President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized 13 honorees of the 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) on Wednesday for bringing pride to the Philippines and Filipinos abroad.
In his speech, President Marcos highlighted the accomplishments of the PAFIOO awardees in various fields. Their noble works enhanced the quality of life in their respective communities, he said.
President Marcos said the Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino, Pamana ng Pilipino, and Banaag awardees have ventured into foreign lands, faced challenges head-on, and triumphantly excelled in their lines of work.
“Your stories continue to inspire us to make a difference and to rise above whatever adversity we face. Salamat po sa [ipinamalas] ninyong kabayanihan at kakayahan na nagbigay karangalan sa ating bansa, sa ating mga kababayan at sa Republika ng Pilipinas,” President Marcos said.
The President also thanked the “Kaanib ng Bayan” awardees – natural-born foreign individuals or organizations that have shown the same level of support, passion and care for overseas Filipino communities.
“Thank you for showing compassion to Filipinos, especially in their times of need. Maraming, maraming salamat po,” the President said.
He called on Filipino communities to emulate the awardees and continue contributing to the overall progress of local and global societies.
In his speech, President Marcos assured the government is working tirelessly to implement reforms and foster economic development to create domestic opportunities for Filipino workers.
The President also wished everyone a meaningful celebration of the Overseas Filipino Month and a Merry Christmas.
The PAFIOO is a biennial award system that recognizes outstanding overseas Filipinos, as well as foreign individuals and organizations, for their exceptional achievements and significant contributions.
These contributions include advancing the welfare of overseas Filipinos, supporting national development efforts, or raising the international profile of the Filipino diaspora.
From 1991 to 2022, a total of 540 individuals and organizations from 53 countries and territories have been recognized and awarded. | PND
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Presidential Communications Office
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