Philippine Embassy - New Zealand

GUIDELINES ON DEPARTURE FORMALITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL BOUND PASSENGERS IN ALL AIRPORTS AND SEAPORTS IN THE COUNTRY

Please be advised that the Department of Justice (DOJ), in a Memorandum dated 3 January 2012, has promulgated guidelines on the departure formalities for International bound passengers in all airports and seaports in the country.

These guideline, formulated by the Technical Working Group (TWG) convened by this Department, pursuant to the resolution of the principal members of the Inter-Agency Council Against Traficking (IACAT) in a special meeting held on 17 October 2011, highlights the duty of Immigration officers to adhere to the principles of courtesy, accountability, responsibility, efficiency and service as enunciated in our BI-CARES program.

Please click here to view the full guidelines dated 3 January 2012. (PDF format)

CFO LAUNCHES 2012 PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS

Since 1991, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has spearheaded the biennial Gawad ng Pangulo Awards. It was institutionalized under E.O.498 issued by former President Corazon C. Aquino to honor and recognize overseas Filipinos who have selflessly supported relief, rehabilitation and development programs in the home country. The roster of awardees now includes some 338 overseas Filipino individuals, organizations and their foreign partners, who have been a source of pride and have significantly contributed to the betterment of Filipino communities here and abroad.

The Presidential Awards highlight the time-honored Filipino values of PAKIPAGKAPWA, PAGTUTULUNGAN and PAGKAKAISA. The four (4) award categories:

• Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino (Linkapil Award) – for overseas Filipino associations or individuals with exceptional or significant contributions to Philippine reconstruction, progress and development
• Banaag Award – for overseas Filipino individuals or associations for their contributions in advancing the cause of &/or have significantly benefited overseas Filipino communities or sectors
• Kaanib Award – for foreign individuals or organizations with exceptional or significant contributions to Philippine reconstruction, progress ...

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