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Search for Top Overseas Filipinos by BPI for its Fifth BPInoy Awards
Do you know of any Filipino living overseas, or an individual of Filipino heritage, who has contributed to the betterment of the Filipino community abroad, or who has elevated internationally the Filipino image?
Then you can nominate her or him for the fifth BPInoy Awards of the Bank of the Philippine Islands. Any individual or organization can nominate by writing a short article about the nominee, describing:
- how the nominee has contributed to the improvement of the Filipino community abroad
- why the nominee deserves recognition
- what is unique or exceptional about the nominee’s achievements
Nominations must be submitted to bpinoyawards@bpi.com.ph on or before September 15, 2010, addressed to Ms. Athena G. Balleza, Marketing Department, Overseas Customers Segment, Bank of the Philippine Islands.
Last year, the BPInoy awardees were:
- White House executive chef Ms. Cristeta Pasia-Comerford
- Dr. Eli Remalona, chief representative for the Asia and the Pacific of the Bank for International Settlements
- painter Mrs. Anita Magsaysay-Ho
For more info, visit www.bpiexpressonline.com.
OFW or Filipino Abroad — Write Your Story and Earn 2,000 Plus
In 500 to 1,000 words, write a story or an essay about something interesting in your life or work abroad, and then email it to The Philippine Star.
Philstar chooses and publishes three essays every week, and if your essay is chosen, you’ll receive 2,000 pesos, and a chance to win the first, second or third prize of 15K, 10K and 5K, respectively, in December this year.
You should be:
- 18 years old and above
- an OFW or ex-OFW
- a Filipino living abroad or has lived abroad
- a foreigner living in the Philippines
- a Filipino with a friend or relative abroad
Your essay must:
- be in American English
- about a real Filipino experience
This runs from December 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010.
Read more details and chosen essays at The Philippine Star website.
