The 2014 Presidential Awards For Filipino

His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III will honor 33 distinguished and outstanding overseas Filipinos and foreign-based organizations from 13 countries during the Awarding Ceremonies for the 2014 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas last December 5, 2014 at the Malacañang Palace. 

The president commended the 33 individuals and organization not only for their personal and professional achievements, but also for what they’ve contributed to the development of the Philippines and the welfare of their fellow Filipinos everywhere. 

Included in the awards is our very own “Mommy” Anita Sasaki who was given the honor of The Banaag Award which is conferred on Filipino individuals or associations for their contributions which have significantly benefited a sector or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities.

Ms. Anita Sasaki is a Filipino community leader who established ‘Tahanan ni Nanay’, a half-way house for Filipinos in distress and a learning center for Filipino-Japanese children.

 

Other awardees include Ms Lea Salonga (singer), Michael Cinco (designer), Jasmine Lee (first Filipina and non-Korean to be elected in public office) and Cecile Licad (pianist) join list of 33 individual or organization awardees.