CFO Executive Director Jose Maria Palabrica (first from left) receives cash donation for the animal dispersal project in Batanes from the Filipino Community of the Hunter Region, Inc. (FILCOHRI) during its turn-over ceremony on 21 January 2010. The donation was awarded by (L-R) Ms. Teen Philippines-Australia Cersha Burn, Ms. Teen Charity Philippines-Australia Leilan Escalante, Mr. Teen Philippines-Australia TJ Surjan and Little Prince Philippines-Australia Daren Field.

On 21 January 2010, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas welcomed the delegation of the Filipino Community of the Hunter Region, Inc. (FILCOHRI), a Filipino-based organization in Newcastle, Australia. The delegation headed by its President, Ms. Virginia Hudson, conducted its biennial visit in the Philippines for the immersion of the delegates - the title holders for the Quest for Mr. and Ms. Teen Philippines-Australia and Little Prince and Little Princess Philippines-Australia - to Philippine life and develop further appreciation for the FILCOHRI's programs in the Philippines.