5.1. The call for nominations for the 2026 PAFIOO will commence on 11 December 2025, and will end on 29 May 2026. Official advisories will be sent to all Philippine embassies and consulates abroad, national government agencies, regional and local government agencies, and posted on the PAFIOO website http://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph and Facebook Page www.facebook.com/gawadpangulo.
5.2. Any individual, whether Filipino or foreigner, may submit nominations for the awards by mail/courier to the Embassy of the Philippines or the Philippine Consulate General (collectively termed as Philippine Foreign Service Posts), which has consular jurisdiction over the place of residence, work, or operations of the individual or organization nominee. Such individuals or groups may be, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Private persons or groups based in the Philippines or abroad;
b. Philippine Government agencies, institutions, or political subdivisions;
c. Beneficiaries of assistance, whether in the Philippines or abroad;
d. International and multilateral organizations; and
e. Foreign governments.
5.3. Self-nomination shall also be considered.
5.4. Individuals may be jointly nominated in one award category due to collaborative accomplishments and contributions.
5.5. An individual or organization may be nominated for any of the award categories provided that they meet the eligibility requirements as enumerated in Section 3 and the criteria set in Section 4 of these guidelines.
5.6. An individual or organization cannot be nominated in multiple award categories.
5.7. The Awards Secretariat and the Awards Committees reserve the right to change the category in which the individual or organization was initially nominated, as may be deemed appropriate.
5.8. Only the prescribed PAFIOO Nomination Forms for individual and organization nominees must be used. The prescribed nomination forms can be downloaded from the PAFIOO website: https://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/index.php/forms-and-guide/.
5.9. Requirements for Nomination
5.9.1. For Individual Nominee
| 1. Nomination Form – download from this link: https://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/index.php/forms-and-guide/. 2. Photo – formal portrait shot in high-resolution JPEG or PNG format with white background, and must not exceed 5 MB. 3. Introductory Video About the Nominee – maximum of 3 minutes and must not exceed 500 MB in landscape format. 4. Supporting Documents for Educational Attainment – Examples: copies of postgraduate studies, diplomas, other certificates, etc. 5. Supporting Documents for Work/Professional History – Example: copy of certificate of employment. 6. Supporting Documents for Accomplishments and Contributions Made – Examples: copies of certificates of recognition/commendation, letters of acknowledgment from the beneficiary, receipts, photos, videos, reports, news articles, etc. 7. Copy of Certificates and Awards Received – Note: Do not send original copy. 8. Testimonials – from at least three (3) competent persons or beneficiaries. 9. Additional Documentation (if applicable). 10. Board Resolution (if applicable) – specifically, for individual nominees who are members or officers of an organization certifying that accomplishments and contributions cited in the nomination were made through their individual capacity and not of the organization where they belong. 11. Endorsement Form – to be accomplished only by the Embassy of the Philippines or the Philippine Consulate General with consular jurisdiction over the place of residence, work, or operations of the nominee. 12. Certificate of No Derogatory Records – to be issued only by the Embassy of the Philippines or the Philippine Consulate General. 13. USB Flash Drive – to contain soft copies of the above requirements. Note: Email and cloud storage submissions will not be accepted. |
5.9.2. For Organization Nominee
| 1. Nomination Form – download from this link: https://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/index.php/forms-and-guide. 2. Photos – in high-resolution JPEG or PNG format, and must not exceed 5 MB. 3. Organization logo – without background 4. Group photo of officers and/or members – in landscape format 5. Introductory Video About the Nominee – maximum of 3 minutes and must not exceed 500 MB in landscape format. 6. Constitution and By-laws of the Organization 7. Supporting Documents for Accomplishments and Contributions Made – Examples: copies of certificates of recognition/commendation, letters of acknowledgment from the beneficiary, receipts, photos, videos, reports, news articles, etc. 8. Copy of Certificates and Awards Received – Note: Do not send original copy. 9. Testimonials – from at least three (3) competent persons or beneficiaries. 10. Additional Documentation (if applicable). 11. Board Resolution – for organization nominees certifying that they are applying for the Awards. 12. Endorsement Form – to be accomplished only by the Embassy of the Philippines or the Philippine Consulate General with consular jurisdiction over the place of residence, work, or operations of the nominee. 13. Certificate of No Derogatory Records – to be issued only by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate General Embassy or Consulate General. 14. USB Flash Drive – to contain soft copies of the above requirements. Note: Email and cloud storage submissions will not be accepted. |
A summary matrix of all the requirements for nomination can be found in Annex 1.
5.10. The Step-by-Step Guides for Completing the Nomination Forms for individual and organization nominees are available at https://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/index.php/forms-and-guide/.
5.11. Misrepresentation or falsification of information stated in the nomination form or any supporting documents will result in the automatic and perpetual disqualification of the nominee.
5.12. Nomination forms, additional sheets, and other supporting documents should be submitted in soft and hard copies. Soft copies of documents and other relevant media files submitted, such as video, music, photos, etc., must be contained only in a USB flash drive. Google Drive or any similar cloud storage shall not be accepted in view of PAFIOO’s network security policy.
5.13. Nominations received by the Awards Secretariat, including attachments, materials, and other supporting documents, will be treated with utmost confidentiality. However, they shall become the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) property and will not be returned to the nominee or nominating party. Please do not submit original documents that are of value, whether commercial or personal.
5.14. The Awards Secretariat collects and stores various data and personal information. By submitting the application, the nominee and nominating party consent explicitly and unambiguously to the collection, use, disclosure, transfer, and processing by the Secretariat in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, its implementing rules and regulations, and the CFO Data Privacy Policy which may be viewed at www.cfo.gov.ph.