Pedro José, MD, PhD, professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was honored with a Presidential Award for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in December 2018 at Malacañang Palace in Manila.
The Presidential Awards are a biennial search for individuals and organizations based abroad who have dedicated their work in the service of Filipinos. This year’s awardees come from 12 countries and territories; they went through a four-stage selection process involving multi-sectoral representation.
José was among 11 awardees who received the Pamana ng Pilipino Award. The award is conferred upon Filipinos living overseas who, in exemplifying the talent and industry of the Filipino, have brought the country honor and recognition through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of their work or profession.
