The
families of Bartolome C. Cadavero of Puerto Princesa in Palawan and Fe
S. Lao of Bansalan in Davao del Sur emerged as national winners of the 10th
MOFYA (Model OFW Family of the Year Award) in the sea-based and land-based
categories after a year-long search conducted in 2014. The honor rite was held
January 23 at Blue Leaf Filipinas in Parañaque City.
After 33 years of overseas
employment, sea-based winner Mr. Cadavero acquired farm lands, real estate
properties, and a plantation of exotic, high value trees like rubber and
gmelina while land-based winner Fe S. Lao’s toils abroad was put into good use
by her husband whose expertise in agriculture resulted in a multi-million
integrated, organic farm enterprise with supplemental by-products.
As grand prize winners, Mr. Cadavero
and Ms. Lao each received trophies, cash prizes of P500,000 and appliances.
Meanwhile, special awards, Best
in Community Projects and Best in Entrepreneurship were bestowed on the
families of Engr. Isidro M. Cabantac of Region 1 and Capt. Juan M. Cope of
Region V. The Cabantacs received numerous awards from various organizations in
public and private sectors for their agricultural projects benefiting the
community while the Copeses translated their advocacies in advancing health and
wellness and education into a school and a hospital.
Special awards winners were given
plaques of recognition and P100,000 each.
MOFYA is an annual, nationwide
search of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration to honor and recognize
outstanding families of Filipino migrant workers who have shown exemplary example
of family solidarity, financial stewardship, civic/community involvement, and
entrepreneurship.
Major sponsors for the 10th MOFYA
are Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP),
Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Banco de Oro (BDO). Insular
Life and Duty Free Philippines provided additional logistical support. (OWWA)
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