Presidential Awardee Cuizon Pledges Support for CFO Cultural Programs

Press Release from Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)

Presidential awardee and Filipino community leader Virgilio “Ver” Cuizon has committed to support the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) by serving as a resource person for its Virtual Sentro Rizal–Educational Series. His pledge was made during a meeting with CFO Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II and artists from his group, KUNST Filipino.

Commission on Filipinos Overseas Secretary Dante "Klink" Ang II recently met with Presidential awardee Virgilio "Ver" Cuizon, who pledged support for the Virtual Sentro Rizal-Educational Series and other cultural initiatives promoting Filipino creativity worldwide

Cuizon, who heads the national artists’ organization, proposed several initiatives to promote Philippine culture, including donating Jose Rizal–themed artworks as prizes for the Philippine Schools Overseas Quiz Bee in December. Secretary Ang also suggested master classes to be conducted by Cuizon and KUNST Filipino for art students in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Cuizon further volunteered to conduct a free art therapy session for CFO employees.

These efforts support the CFO’s mandate to strengthen cultural ties with Filipinos overseas and align with Cuizon’s long-standing advocacy for Filipino arts.

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About Cuizon

A prominent Filipino diaspora leader in Europe, Cuizon is a multi-awarded Presidential Awardee. His recognitions include the Banaag Award (2004 and 2021) and the Linkapil Award (2006) for his work with ALAEH e.V. He also played a key role in establishing the European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD) in 2012.