(Photo courtesy of Metrobank Foundation) MANILA - Senators on Tuesday lauded the 10 Filipinos recognized by the Metrobank Foundation this year for their excellence in their respective fields. Senator Grace Poe, who sponsored Senate Resolution 106, said the outstanding Filipinos inspire public servants to be the best version of themselves. "They have gone beyond the call of duty, motivated by the burning desire to improve the quality of life in their communities and to ignite the hope that our nation needs as we recover from the pandemic," Poe said in her sponsorship speech. "Meeting these modern-day heroes-trailblazers, courageous, patriotic and excellent public servants is truly an honor," she added. The award is conferred upon teachers, soldiers, and police officers who are recognized as models of excellence in their profession and are active agents of positive change. Poe, who served as chairperson of the final board of judges in Metrobank's search this year,
(Photo courtesy of Metrobank Foundation) MANILA - Senators on Tuesday lauded the 10 Filipinos recognized by the Metrobank Foundation this year for their excellence in their respective fields. Senator Grace Poe, who sponsored Senate Resolution 106, said the outstanding Filipinos inspire public servants to be the best version of themselves. "They have gone beyond the call of duty, motivated by the burning desire to improve the quality of life in their communities and to ignite the hope that our nation needs as we recover from the pandemic," Poe said in her sponsorship speech. "Meeting these modern-day heroes-trailblazers, courageous, patriotic and excellent public servants is truly an honor," she added. The award is conferred upon teachers, soldiers, and police officers who are recognized as models of excellence in their profession and are active agents of positive change. Poe, who served as chairperson of the final board of judges in Metrobank's search this year,