The House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution extolling the four teachers, three policemen, and three soldiers who were conferred the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos of 2022 award for their dedication and professionalism in the pursuit of excellent public service.
“With the theme ‘Beyond Excellence,’ this year’s nationwide search was launched last October 2021 to honor ten exemplary Filipinos for rendering service above and beyond the call of duty as educators, peacekeepers, and defenders of the nation,” House Resolution 345 stated.
The measure was filed by Speaker Martin Romualdez, House Majority Leader and Zamboanga City Rep. Manuel Jose Dalipe, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan, senior Deputy Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos, Tingog party-list Reps. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez and Jude Acidre.
HR 345 was adopted in consolidation with HRs 308 and 309 filed by Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo and HR 351 filed by senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a former President.
First launched in 1985, the Metrobank Foundation program has bestowed the prestigious award to six hundred ninety-five (695) outstanding public servants whose honesty, commitment, and professionalism brought innovations to the country and inspired a positive change in the people.
“After an intensive selection process based on their character, competence, and compassion, manifested through transformative programs and inclusive community-building efforts, ten (10) awardees were selected from hundreds of nominees who deserve the nation’s deepest appreciation and gratitude,” the resolution stated.
The teachers who were given the award are Junmerth C. Jorta of Keupiyanan Te Balugo, San Fernando, Bukidnon; Christine Joy D.R. Aguila, Ph.D., of the Philippine Science High School – Main in Quezon City); Leonila F. Dans, M.D., M.Sc. of the College of Medicine, University of the Philippines in Manila; and Mark Nolan P. Confesor, Ph.D., of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology in Iligan City.
The police officers who got the award were Executive Master Sergeant Rogelio Rodriguez Jr. of the Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crimes Unit, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Camp Crame, Quezon City; Capt. Rosalino Panlaqui, chief of police of Jalajala Rizal; and Col. Lambert A. Suerte , battalion commander, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, National Capital Region Police Office, Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City.
The soldier-awardees were Army T/Sgt. Joel L. Tuganan, Delta Coy,, 33rd Infantry Battalion, 6th Infantry Division, Radja Buayan, Maguindanao; Col. Maria Victoria P. Juan, Army chief nurse, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City; and Nay Col. Stephen L. Cabanlet, assistant chief of Unified Command Staff for Operations, U3, Western Command, Camp Gen. Artemio Ricarte, Puerto Princesa City,
The annual search for Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos acknowledges ten outstanding Filipino public servants composed of four teachers, three soldiers, and three police officers who exhibit heroism, excellence, dedication, and selflessness in the pursuit of service to our nation, according to the resolution.
The awards aim to “highlight the professional achievements and personal triumphs of those in the academe, military, and police who live by the values of patriotism, integrity, and resourcefulness, and
fulfill their social responsibilities in the performance of their duties.”
The Metrobank Foundation, founded by Dr. George Ty Siao Kian on January 8, 1979, is a corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group.
