House hails Metrobank Outstanding Filipinos
THE House of Representatives, led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, has commended the awardees of the 2024 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos who, in their own ways as teachers, soldiers, and police officers, have made a significant impact in their communities and the nation.
In his message during the presentation of the awardees at the House of Representatives, Romualdez thanked them for their selflessness, hard work, and their contributions to our society, saying they have set a high standard for everyone, especially those in government.
Romualdez also commended the Metrobank Foundation for its continued commitment to recognizing those who go above and beyond in their fields. He said that at a time when it is easy to dwell on the challenges, Metrobank chose to highlight excellence and dedication that make our nation proud.
The awardees include four teachers, three soldiers, and three police officers. The teacher awardees are Ma. Ella F. Fabella (Master Teacher II, Maasin Learning Center, Zamboanga City), Franco Rino C. Apoyon (Head Teacher II, Kabasalan National High School, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay), Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Ph.D. (Professor 9, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna), Maria Regina M. Hechanova-Alampay, Ph.D. (Professor, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City).
Captain Salvador M. Sambalilo PN (GSC) (Assistant Chief of Fleet Staff, Fleet Staff for Weapons, Communications, Electronics, and Information System, Philippine Navy Subic, Zambales), Major Ron JR T. Villarosa (INF) PA (Chief of the Civil Affairs Division, Civil-Military Operations Research Center, Civil Military Operations Regiment Philippine Army, Taguig City) and Staff Sergeant Michael S. Rayanon PN(M) (Public Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer, Marine Battalion Landing Team 3, Philippine Navy San Vicente, Palawan) were the soldiers chosen for the prestigious award.
Meanwhile, Police Lieutenant Colonel Bryan G. Bernardino (Chief of Police, Tacurong City Police Station, Sultan Kudarat Police Provincial Office), Police Major Mark Ronan B. Balmaceda (Deputy Force Commander, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, Taguig City) and Police Staff Sergeant Llena Sol-Josefa M. Jovita (Monitoring and Evaluation Police Non-Commissioned Officer, City Police Strategy Management Unit, Cagayan de Oro City Police) emerged as the distinguished police officers for the prize.
