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Monday, December 5, 2011

35 Filipino-American Students receive Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards

The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the 19th Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards was held at the Embassy last November 19.
A project of the Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc. (PAFC) and supported by the Embassy, the youth awards aims to give recognition to outstanding Filipino-American students for achieving excellent grades while being active in extracurricular undertakings.

Through the Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards, young Filipino-Americans are encouraged to learn more about the Philippine national hero.
 
This year's youth awards also commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of the national hero.
This year's awardees received a medal and certificate signed by Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., PAFC President Rebecca Pagsibigan, and PAFC Vice President and Chairman of the Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards Roberto Tamayo.

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