According to the Philippine Business Daily, President Arroyo recently awarded the ORDER OF SIKATUNA, the highest honor, to Mr. Cai Congmiao, Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Presidential Palace.
The ORDER OF SIKATUNA medal was established in 1953 by President Quirino under Executive Order No. 571, to commemorate the first treaty between the Philippines and another country. The ORDER OF SIKATUNA is a medal symbolizing diplomatic honor, awarded to social elites who have made outstanding contributions to the Republic of the Philippines and to diplomats, foreign officials, and foreign citizens who have made significant contributions to the development and strengthening of relations between the Philippines and their countries.
President Arroyo awarded the ORDER OF SIKATUNA medal to Mr. Cai Congmiao, recognizing his successful organization of the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Conference in Manila and his achievements during his tenure as Chairman of the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce, as well as his significant contributions to the Filipino-Chinese community.
