7. SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS
7.1. The duly accomplished nomination form, additional sheets (if any), and other supporting documents must be first submitted to the Embassy of the Philippines or the Philippine Consulate General, which has consular jurisdiction over the place of residence, work, or operations of the nominee for initial review and endorsement.
7.2. In the absence of a Philippine Foreign Service Post in the country of residence of the nominee, kindly check https://dfa.gov.ph/about/dfa-directory/our-foreign-service-posts-dfa for the embassy or consulate, which has consular jurisdiction over the nominee’s country of residence, work, or operation.
7.3. Nominations must have endorsement from the concerned Embassy of the Philippines or Philippine Consulate General. An Endorsement Form signed by the Chief of Mission or designated embassy or consulate official must be secured. An electronic copy of the PAFIOO Endorsement Form can be downloaded at https://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/index.php/forms-and-guide/.
7.4. The Embassy of the Philippines or Philippine Consulate General may submit the nomination package (complete with signed endorsement) on behalf of the nominating party and nominee to the PAFIOO Secretariat through:
7.5. The nominating party or nominee may also directly submit the nomination package to the Awards Secretariat, provided the signed endorsement form from the concerned Embassy of the Philippines or Philippine Consulate General is included.
7.6. Nominations that are sent through the Philippine Permanent Missions, Philippine Honorary Consuls, and Philippine Service Attachés (i.e., DMW, DOT, DND/PNP, DTI, DA, etc.) must still be coursed through the nearest Philippine Foreign Service Post for appropriate endorsement by the Chief of Mission or designated embassy or consulate official.
7.7. Nominations submitted to the Awards Secretariat without endorsements will be referred to the concerned Embassy of the Philippines or the Philippine Consulate General for review and endorsement. They will not be considered as an initial submission to the Secretariat. Unendorsed nominations shall be automatically disqualified.
7.8. The following are exempted from securing a signed endorsement form from the Embassy of the Philippines or the Philippine Consulate General:
a. Eligible overseas Filipino returnees;
b. Foreign (natural-born) individuals and organizations residing/operating in the Philippines; and
c. Sea-based nominees.
7.9. The Awards Secretariat must receive the original copies of the nomination package, including the duly completed nomination form, supporting documents, and signed endorsement form from the Embassy of the Philippines or Philippine Consulate General by 30 May 2024 (Philippine time). The Philippine Foreign Service Posts may set an earlier deadline for those nominees under their jurisdiction to give enough time for the nomination’s review, endorsement, and transmittal.
7.10. Depending on the volume of nominations received, the Awards Secretariat may extend the deadline for submission of the nominations for the PAFIOO. Official advisories regarding the extension of the nomination period will be issued by the Secretariat accordingly.
7.11. An incomplete nomination package submitted to the Awards Secretariat will not be considered an initial submission and may cause the nominee’s disqualification.
7.12. Nominations received beyond the deadline of 30 May 2024 (Philippine time) will not be accepted and be disqualified unless otherwise extended.
7.13. Nomination packages that are in transit and may not reach the Award Secretariat on the deadline will still be accepted provided that the Secretariat has been notified in advance through e-mail by the nominating party, nominee, or the Embassy of the Philippines or Philippine Consulate General about the late arrival of the original documents.
7.14. The Awards Secretariat, through an official letter sent via email, will acknowledge receipt of the nomination and verify compliance with the nomination package received.
7.15. Nominees and nominating parties may be contacted directly by the Awards Secretariat through email for any clarification and additional supporting documents and information needed.
7.16. For transparency, the list of qualified nominees shall be posted on the PAFIOO website: www.presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph and Facebook page: www.facebook.com/gawadpangulo.