In celebration of its 20 years of service, The Filipino Channel (TFC), proudly unveils the first twenty winners of its search for successful and inspiring overseas Filipinos (OFs), “Pamilya Ko, Buhay Ko,” sponsored by TFC’s remittance arm in the Philippines, E-MoneyPlus, Inc.

Launched in September of 2013, “Pamilya Ko, Buhay Ko,” a campaign of the premier network in the world and E-Moneyplus, Inc. through its brand myREMIT, has been searching the world for OFs who have made a difference in the lives of their families and those of others through their own success stories. These include Filipinos who have triumphed over adversity, built their dreams especially for their kapamilyas or family and at times, paid it forward to others and their communities.

Recently, a total of twenty winners who conveyed the values of love for family, diligence, hard work and generosity to others, were chosen. These ideals are the same values which TFC honors in its 20th anniversary, consistent with its theme ‘Galing ng Filipino, ituloy Mo!’

Over two hundred OFs sent their entries and photos via TFC’s Facebook pages worldwide. Specifically, the winning entries were chosen based on how they were able to help their family, friends or communities in their own way and have become sources of inspiration to others. As part of their prize, each of the winners received Php20,000 through myREMIT. In addition, the winners are being featured every week on “TFC Connect.”

According to myREMIT Business Unit Head Raymund Abog, “Sifting through the entries was an inspiring yet emotionally tough job for the team. Reading through each story proved to be an even more daunting task as each of the OFs had a touching story to tell. He added, “We at TFC and myREMIT are glad we pursued this search and are humbled by these admirable OFs.”

In the Middle East, “Pamilya Ko, Buhay Ko” winning stories were as far-reaching as the countries under the region’s scope. Winners include Dacumos Siadan Jr. and Manuel Sanchez of Al Khobar Eastern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA); Edwin Austria, Michael Masancay and Jenelyn Sayno of Riyadh, Leonardo Resco of Jubail, Robert Javier of Madina, Baltazar Severo Cantiller of Asir Province, and Hinorato Bejoc of Dammam in KSA; and John Ryan Rosquillo of Abu Dhabi and Jonald Olivo of Sharjah, UAE. Meantime, winners from Europe are continued testaments of OFs’ love for family. They are Zenia Alaestante and Reynaldo Lachica of London, United Kingdom (UK), and Ann Jean Lupian of Denmark.
The moving tales continue in North America as Raquel Padilla of Canada & Audrey Lopez of Florida, Grace Morizawa of California, and Elizabeth Martin Malnegro of New York, U.S.A. can attest.

Lastly, winners from Asia Pacific have faced adversity but managed to overcome them and emerged triumphant. The winners are Rhogyn Italia of Hong Kong, Rey Celesio Subingsubing from Singapore.

Be inspired by their stories on TFC Connect’s Tuesday episodes until September on TFC worldwide. Catch them on DZMM 630 and DZMM Teleradyo soon. TFC Connect and DZMM Teleradyo programs can be seen on TFC’s satellite, internet protocol (IPTV), mobile and online (TFC.tv) platforms worldwide. DZMM 630 can be heard on TFC’s platforms in the U.S.A. For more information on “Pamilya Ko, Buhay Ko,” stories of hope and inspiration supported by myREMIT,” visit http://bit.ly/TFCPamilyaKoBuhayKo