Submit Your Entries for Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Overseas Banking Group announced that they are now accepting nominees for “The Search for Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children."

This BPI program that started in 2007 aims to raise public awareness regarding the great contribution of the Filipino expatriates not only to the Philippine economy, but to “nation building" as well. 

In a statement, the head of the BPI Overseas Banking and Channels Services Group, Teresita B. Tan said, “Hand in hand with providing financial and banking needs, we also aim to inspire the overseas Filipino by lauding the source of their motivation and hard work: their children."

To be eligible to join, one must be:

Children of Filipinos working abroad aged 15 to 21 years old
Presently enrolled

Have parents or relatives who are BPI depositors

Belong to the top 10 percent of his or her class.
Submit an essay entitled, “Ano ang papel ko sa pagpapaunland ng ating pamayanan bilang anak ng isang Expat Pinoy?" (What is my role in the development of our society, as a son/daughter of an Expat Pinoy?)

The essay may be written either in English or Filipino, typewritten, double-spaced, and must be between 1,500 to 2,000 words.

Other Requirements:

Accomplished application form, Proof or enrollment, Diploma or certificate of graduation, Certified true copy of grades along with list of awards, if any, Birth certificate, Certification from BPI proving existing account, Letters of nomination from the principal, college dean, superintendent, parish priest, managers of BPI of BPI Family Savings Bank, or head of a civil or church organization.

Mailed entries must be postmarked not later than August 28 to Paul Joseph V. Fonte of the Marketing Department, Overseas Customers Segment, Bank of the Philippine Islands at 6/F BPI Family Savings Bank Center, Paseo de Roxas cor. Dela Rosa St., Makati City 1226, Metro Manila.

Nomination forms are available at any BPI and BPI Family Savings Bank branch nationwide. The nomination form can also be downloaded from www.bpiexpressonline.com.ph or www.bpidirect.com.ph under Promo Page - Remittance.

Application period is from June 1 to August 28. The winners will be announced in August. They will receive Php50,000 each.