9. CONFERMENT OF THE AWARDS
9.1. The PAFIOO shall be conferred to the recipients by the President of the Philippines in a ceremony during the observance of the Month of Overseas Filipinos in December 2024 at the Malacañang Palace. The exact date and venue of the conferment ceremony shall depend on the availability of the President of the Philippines and coordination with the Office of the President.
9.2. The PAFIOO may also be conferred under the authority of the President, by the Executive Secretary, or by the Chairperson of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, as stated under Section 2 of E.O. No. 498, s. 1991.
9.3. The awards may be given posthumously to any individual entitled thereto, which shall be received by their legal heirs or nearest kin.
10. INCENTIVES
10.1. Awardees shall receive the Gawad ng Pangulo full-sized medallion and chest medal from the President during the conferment ceremony.
10.2. Awardees shall also receive a Plaque of Excellence and Gawad ng Pangulo pin from the CFO Chairperson during the pre-awards testimonial activity to be organized by the CFO.
10.3. Non-winning nominees will receive through email an e-Certificate of Appreciation signed by the CFO Chairperson.
10.4. No financial remuneration will be given to recipients of the PAFIOO.
10.5. Participating Philippine Foreign Service Posts who actively participated in the PAFIOO and had the most nominations selected as among the Awardees will be recognized with a Certificate of Commendation. All other Posts that submit entries will also be given a Certificate of Appreciation.