“More than 23 years ago, I sat down with a man who had a vision. He shared ideas of what the future could look like, imagining a society where people were enabled to pursue noble dreams and aspirations. We toasted over tea, and I came onboard in a position that gave me a vantage view of how a visionary realizes a better world, one project after another.”
The 2019 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos were awarded in a ceremony held on September 4, 2019 at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium, Makati City. As one of the highlights of Metrobank’s 57th anniversary celebration, 4 teachers, 3 soldiers, and 3 police officers were each conferred with a gold medallion, “The Flame” trophy, and P1 million (net of tax) cash prize.
WELCOME REMARKS 2019 ANNIVERSARY GRANTS TURNOVER MR. ANICETO M. SOBREPEÑA 4 SEPTEMBER 2019, 11:00AM Metrobank Plaza Auditorium Ladies and gentlemen, good morning! First of all, allow me to express how delighted i am to see all of you here today. I see new faces as well as familiar ones. Seeing representatives from various sectors coming […]
At the heart of every nation-building endeavor are exemplary public servants who respond to the call for collective action and render service above and beyond their call of duty.
They are the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos: models of excellence in the academic, security, and peace and order sectors. They are the country’s educators, peacekeepers, and defenders who are beckoned to serve, heedless of reward or distinction. Instead, they derive meaning in being a person for others.
This year, Metrobank, through the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), awards yet another batch of Outstanding Filipinos—four teachers, three soldiers, and three police officers—who embody the words “Beyond Excellence” and whose meaningful work raise the bar of excellence in their fields. They join the ranks of 665 outstanding public servants recognized since 1985.
WELCOME REMARKS ARTHUR V. TY Chairman, Metrobank & Metrobank Foundation Conferment Ceremonies for 2019 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos September 4, 2019, Metrobank Plaza Auditorium Honorable Speaker of the House Alan Peter Cayetano Members of the final board of judges chaired by senator sherwiin gatchalian and co-chaired by associate justice alexander gesmundo; Members of the cabinet, […]
RESPONSE ON BEHALF OF THE AWARDEES Lt. Col. John Paul D. Baldomar, PA 2019 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino Conferment Ceremonies, September 4, 2019 Our esteemed Guest of Honor House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano; Metrobank and Metrobank Foundation chairman Arthur V. Ty; Distinguished officials from the government, including the Armed Forces of the Philippines, academe, and […]
In celebration of its 57th anniversary, the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), through its corporate social responsibility arm—Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) and the Ty family foundation—GT Foundation, Inc. (GTFI), awarded PhP35 million worth of development grants to 40 socio-civic organizations during the annual Anniversary Grants Turnover Ceremony on September 4, 2019 at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium in Makati City. The turnover ceremonies were led by Metrobank and MBFI chairman Arthur Ty, MBFI trustee and GTFI president Alfred Ty joined by MBFI president and GTFI executive director Aniceto Sobrepeña. Serving as guest of honor is City of Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso.
A licensed social worker, joining the police force was perhaps not the foremost route P/CMSgt. Marsha T. Agustin had set her sights on, yet it proved to be a decision that solidified the clarity of her lifelong mission: take on a job that saves lives. Earning a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Saint Paul […]
When a person encounters a suspected explosive material, the instinctive response is fear and the standard protocol is to keep a distance; rarely is it to move towards potential danger. This is the risk that MSgt. Ramil A. Caporas PA is all too familiar with. A two-decade career in ordnance service means that his definition […]
Perhaps there is no greater quality strongly linked to the Filipino identity than resilience. It is no surprise then that this is the trait that best characterizes Dr. Dorothy S. Tarol’s story as a teacher and a mother. Having a “principle-based resilience,” says Dr. Tarol, kept her driven amidst personal ordeals. Most importantly, it pushed […]
