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| Promo Overview
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| The Bank of the Philippine Islands’ 3rd BPInoy Awards
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| The BPInoy Awards is being run for the third year by the Bank of the Philippine Islands in recognition of the outstanding achievements of Filipinos who have given their country honor and pride by excelling in their chosen fields of endeavor abroad.
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| The Bank of the Philippine Islands considers one of its principal thrusts the commitment to serve our fellow countrymen outside of the Philippines. In terms of the country’s economic progression and growth, we recognize the significance of their contribution to the country, not only through their remittances; but more importantly, through the honor they have brought our people for simply being exemplary workers or excellent working professionals abroad.
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| Objectives
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| The BPInoy Awards project aims to:
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| Honor and recognize outstanding achievements of Filipinos abroad;
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| Communicate BPI’s commitment to excellence and nationalism among Filipinos abroad;
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| To generate public awareness on BPI’s initiatives to support overseas Filipinos via their Expat Pinoys Program;
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| Qualification
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| Nominees must possess the following characteristics:
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| With Filipino heritage, regardless of current citizenship;
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| Has lived or worked outside the Philippines;
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| Good moral character;
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| Awarding
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| The BPInoy Awards honorees will have an opportunity to reconnect with the Philippines during the awarding ceremonies to be held on October 10, 2008.
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| A trophy with a Php 50,000.00 donation to a local charity of his choice awaits each winner.
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| Nomination and Selection
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| Nominations were opened to the public from 8 August 2008 to 8 September 2008.
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| Two awardees were chosen by the BPInoy Awards Secretariat from among the nominees; an expert from the arts, media or sports arena, and another from business, science, or technology.
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| Previous winners
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| Now in its third year, the BPInoy Awards has honored the likes of world-renowned musical theater artist Lea Salonga (2006), US-based technology entrepreneur Diosdado “Dado” Banatao (2006), internationally-known fashion designer Monique Lhuillier (2007), and famous heart surgeon Dr. Jorge Garcia (2007) of Asian Hospital & Medical Center.
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