Search for overseas Filipinos ongoing

MANILA, Philippines - The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is now accepting nominations for outstanding overseas Filipinos (OFs) for its 6th BPInoy Awards. This year’s awardees will be joining the roster of past awardees including White House executive chef Cristeta Pasia-Comerford, BBC news presenter Rico Hizon, fashion designers Monique Lhuillier and Josie Natori, and global entertainers Lea Salonga and Charice Pempengco. Individuals of Filipino heritage, regardless of current citizenship, may be nominated for their outstanding achievements as long as they have lived and or worked overseas. Two awardees will be chosen for the Arts and Media or Sports category, and Business or Science and Technology category. Entries must be submitted on or before April 15 to [email protected] addressed to Athena G. Balleza, Marketing Department, Overseas Segment Division, BPI.