2017 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Conferment and Anniversary Grants Turnover Ceremony
Metrobank chairman Arthur Ty delivers the opening remarks during the conferment ceremony.
MANILA, Philippines — As part of Metrobank’s 55th anniversary celebration, this year’s Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos awards – the most prestigious career-service award for Filipino exemplars in the academe, military, and police sectors – were conferred in a ceremony held last Sept. 7 at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium.
Four teachers, three soldiers and three police officers were each awarded a cash incentive of P1 million pesos and a trophy. A separate conferment ceremony of medallions by President Rodrigo Duterte also took place last Sept. 5 at the Grand Hyatt Manila.
Meanwhile, Metrobank sustained its tradition of giving back to communities by supporting various social development organizations through its corporate social responsibility arm – the Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) and the Ty Family Foundation-GT Foundation Inc. (GTFI).
A total of 37 organizations were awarded grants during the annual anniversary grants turnover ceremony, also held last Sept. 7.
MBFI and GTFI’s priority thrusts are captured by the acronym HEAL – Health, Education, Arts and Livelihood. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), HEAL serves as the framework for the Foundation’s partnerships with around 100 organizations that work towards nation building.
