APPCU recognizes the efforts and contributions made by Rodrigo “Rod” Kapunan as a writer, columnist and political analyst in forging better relations with China and by acknowledging the important role of China in aiding the development of the Philippine economy.
THE Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU) pays special tribute to Filipinos who have made efforts through time to strengthen friendly ties and promote mutual understanding between the Philippines and China using their respective advocacies and expertise in the various fields and disciplines of mass media and public service; trade and commerce; and arts, culture and the sciences.