Taiwan-based Buddhist charity Tzu Chi Foundation awarded for service to Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan

Taiwan News
Date: 2016/12/21
By: Central News Agency

Taiwan-based Buddhist charity Tzu Chi Foundation was presented with the Philippines Presidential Award in Manila (By Central News Agency)

Taipei — The Taiwan-based Buddhist charity Tzu Chi Foundation was presented with

the Philippines Presidential Award in Manila on Monday in recognition of its service to Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan.

The biennial Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas are intended for overseas-based individuals and organizations that have work in the service of Filipinos, selflessly supported relief, rehabilitation and development programs in the home country, or who have excelled in their field or profession, according to the Office of the President of the Philippines.

Tzu Chi was among the 23 organizations and individuals that received the awards this year.    [FULL  STORY]