The
awardees received cash prize, trophy, and national certificate of recognition.
The
awardees were chosen for initiating programs beyond their duties that influence the people in their respective communities.
Guided by the theme "Beyond Excellence," the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos are recognized for "rendering service above and beyond their call of duty." Their accomplishments must have "inspired and influenced their peers, as well as the people in their respective communities." Likewise, the
awardees' works must have "transformed a community with a lasting positive impact on people and the country." A total of 18 finalists were selected among 240 nominations.
Presently, there are 41 Medal of Valor
awardees and their beneficiaries receiving the monthly gratuity benefits, composed of four Medal of Valor
Awardees in the active service, 12 retired and 25 deceased.
The senator said the proposed measure requires the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Finance (DOF) to monitor compliance by foreign bidders or contract
awardees with Philippine laws, rules, and regulations.
'We did not only secure 11
awardees but also had one of the best female
awardees.
Rookie of the Year
Awardees were Carmen Resma in the Regular Unit Manager category, and Marissa Yu in the Regular Sales Counselor category.
The auditors began with roughly 1,000
awardees, down to 401 that received at least one tax break payment, and then 48 of those companies.
This year's
awardees comprise fourEePadma Vibhushan, 14EePadma BhushanEeand 94EePadma ShriEerecipients.
The
awardees were Vo Thi Hoang Yen of Vietnam, Maria de Lourdes Martins Cruz of East Timor, Sonam Wangchuk and Bharat Vatwani of India, and Youk Chhang of Cambodia.
Yinka Sarfo indicated that the
awardees have, in diverse ways, distinguished themselves in the discharge of their duties to the Anglican Church since its inception 45 years ago, and, therefore, it was proper that they were recognised by the church.