DMW-ADVISORY-39-2026 — CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2027 BAGONG BAYANI AWARDS

Republic of the Philippines Bepartment ot Aliarant Morkers

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ADVISORY NO. 3 9

Series of 2026

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2027 BAGONG BAYANI AWARDS

Bagong Bayani Awards (BBA). The BBFI is a non-stock, non-profit organization established The Bagong Bayani Foundation, Inc. (BBFI) now accepts nominations for the 2027

alongside the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Overseas Workers Welfare to uphold the new heroes of our time, the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). It works contributions of OFWs in nation-building. Administration (OWWA), and the industry associations in honoring and paying tribute to the

outstanding and exemplary Land-based and Sea-based OFWs, thus setting examples for others to emulate, and for the Philippines to be proud of. Since its inception in 1984, a total The Bagong Bayani Awards (BBA) is a biennial worldwide search for the country's

of 1,738 OFWs have been recognized for their notable achievements and for adhering to

categories, which are as follows: existing labor migration rules and regulations. To date, the BBA has eight (8) award 3 1. Bagong Bayani Award for Outstanding Employee Bagong Bayani Award for Community and Social Service Bagong Bayani Award for Culture and the Arts

4 h O Bagong Bayani Award for Heroic Act Bagong Bayani Award for Successful Reintegration Captain Gregorio S. Oca Achievement Award

8. Blas F. Ople Award Para sa Natatanging Bagong Bayani Susan V.Ople Achievement Award

award, with the exception of nominees for successful reintegration and special achievement Aspiring nominees should be an active OFW from the time of the conferment of the

awards. Nominations can be made either by: The employer; The deploying recruitment or manning agency; Co-worker/s; Industry Associations; Civil society organizations; or

Other reputable individuals or institutions.

stayed and settled in the Philippines for more than five (5) years after their last overseas Nominees for the Bagong Bayani Award for Successful Reintegration must have

employment or engagement.

be nominated. Award, any individual, whether or not an OFW, or a reputable and duly registered entity may For the Capt. Gregorio S. Oca Achievement Award and Susan V. Ople Achievement

DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS

General Services Division hictrati

RECEIVED By:RICHIE M.GUEVARRA CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED Date:July 07,2026 Time: 02:17 P.M. By: DMW General Services Division on _July 07, 2026

The following requirements must be submitted with the duly accomplished official nomination form: An endorsement letter signed by the nominee's Ambassador, Labor Attache, or

Work visa, alien registration card, work permit, or other pertinent legal documentation No derogatory record certificate/police clearance from the nominee's work site, if any Copy of the latest DMW/MWO/POEA-approved employment contract or guarantee Scanned colored copy of passport; that may prove current migration status; Photocopy of awards or citations, or publication headlines containing the same; Latest 4 (2 x 2) colored photos; Employer; Immigration Entry/Exit stamps; Jetter for sea-based nominees; and Profile of accomplishments, heroic acts;

For nominees of BBA for Successful Reintegration, proof of compliance with business regulatory requirements (for enterprises) and/or certificate of employment (for local employment)

nomination form can be accessed at URL: https://tinyurl.com/2027BagongBayaniAwards or The deadline for submission of nominations is 30 April 2027 (Friday). Official

through QR code:

inquiries, you may contact BBFI at telephone line (+632) 8705-1464, email address [email protected] or through official Facebook page at fb.me/bagongbayaniawards BBFI office, 3/F Blas F.Ople Bldg.EDSA cor.Ortigas Ave.Mandaluyong City1550.For Accomplished nomination form and supporting documents must be submitted at the

For information and compliance.

Undersecretary and Officer-in-Charge JAINAL T.RASUL,JR Office of the Secretary

CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED By: DMW Ge neral Services Division on _ July 07, 2026