Philkofa promotes equitable and sustainable development
The Philippine KOICA Fellows Association, Inc. (PHILKOFA) is the alumni association of the participants to academic and training courses, workshops, seminars, and other activities sponsored by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in the Republic of Korea.
PHIKOFA aims to make better world together by
promoting equitable and sustainable development
of its partner countries.
We are also actively participating
in the international community’s effort to
enable poor people
to improve their quality of life.
Vision
By 2020, 20% of KOICA scholars have shared skills, expertise, learnings, knowledge and services to target beneficiaries and communities towards the betterment of lives in various sectors and communities.
Where
Our membership base is distributed in four geographic areas – National Capital Region, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
How
A network of regional coordinative mechanisms serves as the communication and support link between officers and members in the different regions of the country. In short, we host and attend events from all over!
Who
Each area is headed by a vice president. There are six standing committees in the association, namely: Finance and Awards, Education and Training, Sports and Cultural Affairs, Social Services, Membership and Public Information, and Special Concerns.
Becoming a Member
All Filipino participants of KOICA-sponsored scholarship and training programs shall automatically become members of the association.
An active member only requires a one time membership fee. As a member, you are entrusted with PHILKOFA obligations, duties and representation.
A non-active member is a member who has not yet paid his dues but is welcome in the association with open arms.
As an active member you are entitled the right to vote, hold any elective or appointive positions, attend activities and meetings, examine records and books of the association as well as exclusive access to various facilities and services.
As a non-active member, you may have access to deliberations and meetings and limited access to the facilities and services of the association.
Together, let’s make a difference
2020-2021 Officers
Gina P. Borinaga
Resly George Q. Amador
Marlon Flavier Tagorda
August Melody Andong
Marizon S. Loreto
Leah Banagui-Han
Jose A. Benavidez
Pacifico Vizmonte Jr.
Christian Kevin Latiza
Lorenzo Moron
Christine Yambao
Philkofa Previous Officers
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Gina P. Borinaga, President 
Rosalio S. Ferrer Jr.,
Vice President for NCR and Chairman for Committee on Finance and Awards
Genaro M. Tolentino,
Vice President for Luzon
Michael B. Nunez,
Vice President for Visayas
Marizon S. Loreto,
Vice President for Mindanao
Resly George Q. Amador, Secretary 
Jose A. Benavidez,
Treasurer and Chairman for Committee on Sports and Cultural Affairs
Rene P. Bagamasbad, MD,
Auditor and Chairman for Committee on Special Services
Emelia A. Lasquites,
Public Relations Officer and Chairman for Committee on Education and Training
Emily R. Rivera,
Board of Trustee
Asuncion R. Santos,
Board of Trustee
Judy Vermudo,
Past President and Ex-Officio Member
