Awards for Pinoys overseas open for nominationsCommission on Filipinos Overseas chairman Dante ‘Klink’ Ang II poses with STAR president and CEO Miguel Belmonte, editor-in-chief Ana Marie Pamintuan, associate editor Marichu Villanueva and Lifestyle editor Millet Mananquil during a visit to The Philippine STAR office, where he discussed preparations for the 2026 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is now accepting nominations for the biennial Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. PAFIOO recognizes Filipinos living permanently abroad who have contributed to Philippine development or promoted the interests of the Filipino diaspora. Nominations, which are coursed through a Philippine embassy or a consulate-general office, are accepted until May 29. The CFO was created through Batas Pambansa 79, passed in June 1980, to assist Filipinos overseas, or emigrants residing abroad or awaiting naturalization, recognition or admission overseas.

Source: Philippine Star January 17, 2026 16:34 UTC