"The Search for Happiest Pinoy 2012"
Guidelines and Mechanics
I. Nomination to the Search
- Any Filipino of legal age, good moral character and residing in the Philippines may be nominated.
- Any Filipino of legal age, group or organization registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may nominate.
- Nominations are accepted from October 21, 2011 to July 15, 2012.
II. Submission of Nominees
- Secure on-line nomination form and upload entries to www.happiest-pinoy.com.
- Send accomplished forms to Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) Head Office, 821 A. Spring corner J.P. Rizal Streets, Makati City.
III. Criteria for Judging
- A constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook.
- Proven ability to rise above life's challenges.
- Positive impact in the lives of others.
IV. Selection Process
- A Screening Committee composed of PJ Lhuillier Group Officers/ Managers will shortlist nominees from all Regions in the country.
- The entries of Top 20 Semi-Finalists will be forwarded to the Board of Judges who will select and interview the Top 10 Finalists.
- The names of Top 10 Finalists will be announced in the Philippine Daily Inquirer and BusinessMirror until the "Happiest Pinoy" is named by the Board of Judges.
V. Contest Prizes - All cash prizes are tax-free:
- "Happiest Pinoy" Winner: P 250,000.00 + Trophy
- Nine (9) Runners-Up: P 25,000.00 each + Trophy
VI. Board of Judges (in alphabetical order)
- Ms Carmencita T. Abella, President/CEO, Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF)
- Bro Armin Luistro, FSC, Secretary, Department of Education (DepED)
- Mr Jose Miguel G. Jimenez, Chief Administrative Officer, PJLI Group of Companies (PJLI)
- Mr Winston Maxino, 2010 Happiest Pinoy
- Mr Efren Penaflorida, 2009 CNN Hero of the Year
- Dr Leticia Ramos-Shahani, President, Brahma Kumaris Foundation Philippines, former Senator/Ambassador
- Ms Mel C. Tiangco, Chief Operating Officer, GMA 7 Kapuso Foundation, Inc.
- Dr Bernardo Villegas, Senior Vice President, University of the Asia and the Pacific (UA&P)
- Mr Miguel Zubiri, Director, Philippine National Red Cross, former Senator
VII. Announcement of Winners
- https://www.affordablecebu.com/The Top 10 Finalists will be presented to the media and "Happiest Pinoy" will be announced during a Gala Dinner on Septmber 25, 2012 at the Grand Ballroom , Shangri-la Makati with President Noynoy Aquino and Vice President Jejomar Binay (for confirmation).The decision of the Board of the Judges is final.
