Promotion

As a strategy to promote the LINKAPIL program, CFO will pursue efforts to strengthen its linkages with Filipino associations and other possible donors overseas, as well as its local partners in the Philippines. Toward this end, information materials will be developed and disseminated to enhance awareness about the program, and encourage participation of Filipinos and other donors overseas in national development. The services of Philippine Embassies, Consulates and other officials will continue to be tapped in the promotion of the different components of the LINKAPIL Program.

Identification of Donors and Beneficiaries

Identification of Filipino Associations

To effectively attain the objectives of the LINKAPIL Program, CFO has identified and linked up with various Filipino associations/organizations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific.

Identification of NGOs/Local Foundations

The CFO will continue its efforts to partner and cooperate with various institutions, non-government organizations, and local foundations and associations, which could be potential beneficiaries of resources obtained through the LINKAPIL Program.

Linkages and Institutional Build-up

To ensure the continuity of support mechanism for projects and services under the LINKAPIL Program, regular consultations are held and linkages established with government agencies and non-government organizations. Meetings and consultations with government agencies involved in the processing of donations have been regularized.

Chanelling of Resources

There are two ways by which resources from sponsors/donors overseas may be channeled to beneficiaries.

1. Direct Transfer: (donor to beneficiary)
   
   The overseas donor sends or transfers resources or assistance directly to a specified beneficiary or local counterpart who will provide necessary assistance for project implementation. CFO will only need to be informed by the donor so that monitoring and evaluation could be undertaken and a feedback or reporting system may be established.
2. Indirect Transfer: (donor to beneficiary through CFO)
   
   In this mode, the overseas donor transfers the resources or assistance through CFO, for eventual turnover to a specified beneficiary. CFO will monitor project implementation and provide the donor with report(s) on resource utilization, project implementation, and evaluation.

Material Donations

In the case of material donations, CFO will inform the overseas donors of the documentation requirements, and assist in ensuring that the donation will be channeled to specified beneficiaries.

Overseas donors are advised to coordinate with CFO at least one (1) month prior to shipping their donations to the Philippines to ensure the smooth processing for the entry and release of donations, and to determine if recipients and items for donation are qualified for duty free entry under existing regulations. For this purpose, copies of the Deed of Donation, duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate, and packing list indicating the itemized contents of the shipment would be required. The original copy of the shipping documents (airway bill or bill of lading) should be sent to the donee/recipients immediately after the shipment of donations.

Local Coordination

To ensure that resources are effectively utilized, the CFO will coordinate with local counterparts or experts who can assist who can assist in or manage the implementation of the identified projects.

Management and Supervision of Projects

In coordination with local government agencies and non-government organizations, CFO will see to it that the projects under the LINKAPIL Program are properly implemented. Existing resources and institutional frameworks in government agencies and non-government organizations will be tapped for project implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation