REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES CONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regional Office 1 NATIONAL June 23, 2023 DR, DANILO B. BOSE Regional Director Commission on Higher Education Region 1 San Fernando City, La Union Dear Dr. Bose: Greetings! The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA), in partnership with the NEDA Regional Office 1, is calling for nominees to the “Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) 2023”. This is an annual activity which recognizes the exemplary performance and dedication of Filipino volunteers The Search is open to all Fi volunteer assistance in the country. Nominees will vie for the CY 2023 Ni Volunteer Award (NOVA) which has three sub-categories, namely: ino citizens and registered organizations that are currently extending nal Outstanding {a) Individual - open to “Youth and Adult”; (b) Organization — open to groups that are classified as “Non-Profit or Corporate;” () Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award (VLAA) - conferred upon an individual or organization for consistent and outstanding volunteer service and whose achievement is regarded as an inspiration and role model in the field of volunteerism; and (0) Special Award for LGU — open to LGUs that implement outstanding volunteer programs that promote the participation of the civil society in local governance (by PNVSCA invitation only). Attached are the guidelines, nomination forms and SOV Nominee Profile format for your guidance. We would appreciate receiving the duly accomplished nomination forms of your official nominees together with their documentary requirements (i.e. scrapbook detailing their voluntary works) not later than August 25, 2023, Please send your nominations to the Regional Search Committee c/o the National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office 1, San Fernando City, La Union and kindly submit an electronic copy of the filled-out forms to nro1 @neda.gov.nh. For more details, you can visit www-pnvsca.gov.ph or you may contact Ms. Fatima Ross Perez at telephone numbers (072) 888-2679/80 local 112. ‘Thank you and we look forward to your continued support in the spirit of volunteerism. Republic ofthe Philippines ery truly yours, orator ne pneSoenr peeeeer ene "2 Kg couuission on tice epucKTION ‘ > Regional Office No. | eee ee RENEA 8. BUNGE BE iol Oe SS SOV RSC-1 Chairman aE TR a (NEDA RO1 OIC Regional Director) uly 3, 2023 TO: All Presidents and Schoo! Heads: Region 1 Higher Education Institutions page of 1. Paton teeming ereen ere = ———— "eee ; seems Comins ON ON TON LRN eee DANS Bose, PRO OR ON CT ARRON on 8 ra O1C-Director IV Regional Ofte Nd. f Cty of San Fernendo, La Ur 03 JUL 2023 Released 19 2023-03133 By: