The Commission on Filipinos Overseas proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO), which include thirteen (13) distinguished and outstanding overseas Filipinos and foreign individuals and organizations from nine (9) countries who will be honored by His Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in December 2024 at the Malacañan Palace.. ...
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas is pleased to inform the public that nomination is 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. ...
During the courtesy visit, Dr. Fernandez shared with CFO her life as an overseas Filipino who lived and worked in Japan, Singapore, Belgium, and the United States. As a doctor and multi-awarded and highly respected woman healthcare executive, she authored a book entitled “The Expat” where she narrates her challenges and powerful life lessons from living, working, and traveling around the world.....