4. QUALIFICATIONS AND BASES FOR THE AWARDS
The PAFIOO is conferred on those individuals and organizations whose past and current accomplishments and contributions possess the following attributes:
4.1. PAFIOO Category: Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino (LINKAPIL) Award
▪ Outstanding service and contributions to addressing the needs and concerns of the Filipino people or nation as a whole;
▪ Success and impact of the contributions, which could be in the form of personal or professional service, financial or material assistance, technology transfer, and valuable information;
▪ Resourcefulness and initiative in tapping various sources to support development undertakings in the Philippines;
▪ Social consciousness in terms of manifesting strong community spirit and spearheading or actively participating in projects and other activities for the common good; and
▪ Motivation, dedication, and commitment to pursuing activities to contribute to progress and development in the Philippines.
4.2. PAFIOO Category: Banaag Award
▪ Outstanding service and contributions benefitting a sector of the Filipino diaspora or advancing the cause and interest of overseas Filipino communities;
▪ Success and impact of the contributions, which could be in the form of personal or professional service, financial or material assistance, technology transfer, and valuable information;
▪ Resourcefulness and initiative in tapping various sources to support development undertakings to promote the interests of the overseas Filipino community;
▪ Social consciousness in terms of manifesting strong community spirit and spearheading or actively participating in projects and other activities for the common good; and
▪ Motivation, dedication, and commitment to pursuing activities to contribute to the betterment of the overseas Filipino community.
4.3. PAFIOO Category: Pamana ng Pilipino Award
▪ Consistent outstanding performance in the profession or field of work;
▪Research, new technology, innovation, and pioneering activities in the profession or field of work;
▪ The extent of the impact of achievements and contributions on society and in promoting Filipino talent and profession; and
▪Social consciousness in terms of manifesting strong community spirit and spearheading or actively engaging in projects and other activities for the common good.
4.4. PAFIOO Category: Kaanib ng Bayan Award
(Solely for foreign individuals and organizations only)
▪ Outstanding service and contributions that benefitted a particular sector or community in the Philippines or overseas Filipino community;
▪ Success and impact of the contributions, which could be in the form of personal or professional service, financial or material assistance, technology transfer, or valuable information;
▪ Resourcefulness and initiative in tapping various sources to support development undertakings; and
▪ Social consciousness in terms of manifesting strong community spirit and spearheading or actively participating in projects and other activities for the common good.