Because Filipinos are really outstanding, it’s no wonder that Pinoys are making waves in other shores.
Rico Hizon is now a topnotch anchor at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), while Josie Natori is well respected in the fashion scene around the world as head of the Natori fashion empire. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) awarded both personalities the BPInoy Awards for overseas Filipinos last Friday, October 3, at ceremonies held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The awards were presented by BPI Director Fernando Zobel de Ayala, BPI President Aurelio R. Montinola III, BPI Senior Vice President Teresita B. Tan, and Secretary Marianito Roque of the Department of Labor and Employment.
“BPI is privileged to share and celebrate the success achieved by Overseas Filipinos who have truly demonstrated inherent Pinoy values,” said Montinola, “the same values that catapulted them to world renown bringing honor and recognition to our country.” The bank started honoring outstanding overseas Filipinos via the BPInoy Awards three years ago to encourage nationalism among Filipinos abroad and to communicate the bank’s commitment to excellence in the service of overseas Filipinos.
“Receiving the BPInoy Award is a particularly significant recognition for me because I feel that my life’s work has been acknowledged and my passion, validated,” said Hizon, “I am incredibly blessed that my work allows me to do what I love and I am very grateful to BPI for appreciating what I have accomplished.”
“Josie strongly believes that to be Pinoy is to be sipag, to be tipid and to be mapagmahal,” said Natori’s mother Angelita Cruz who received the award on Natori’s behalf. “She is deeply committed to these values and the guidance they have offered and continue to offer in her life.
“What I admire most about the two awardees–aside from their excellence in their respective fields–is their common mission to help uplift the Filipino. Hizon has been promoting Filipino art in Singapore where he is based, while Natori has her factories in the Philippines providing jobs to many Filipinos.
May there be more like them!
Photo on top shows: BPI SVP Teresita B. Tan, BPI Director Fernando Zobel de Ayala, 2008 BPInoy Awardee and BBC broadcast journalist Rico Hizon, BPI President and CEO Aurelio R. Montinola III, Angelita Cruz (mother of 2008 BPInoy Awardee and international fashion designer Josie Natori), and Secretary Marianito Roque of the Department of Labor and Employment.
Photo on left: Josie Natori
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Reginn
Hi, these stories are indeed morale boosters.
The future of a country lies on its people. Not necessarily the government. Individuals must strengthen himself, skillfully, morally, spiritually. In our case, we need to hold on to one another and carry this country to a higher level. Those who were gifted with abilities must come forward. Do not wait to be asked. Share yourself voluntarily, unconditionally.
I strongly believe that a globally competent Filipino skillfully, morally and spiritually would translate into a stronger Philippines.
God bless us all.
Reginn
With this strong belief in the Filipino, we have created (actually still on-going about 50%) a website for him. Here’s the link for those who wants to have a sneak peek:
http://www.worldclassfilipino.com/
The site is still on beta stage. We are still figuring out some bugs in the program. Nonetheless this is already viewable and anyone may already create an account.
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