The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution to congratulate and commend the recipients of the 2023 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino awards for their unwavering commitment and exceptional contributions to public service.
House Resolution No. 1312 was introduced by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, Senior Deputy Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, and Tingog party-list Reps. Yedda Marie Romualdez and Jude Acidre.
“For exemplifying commitment, selflessness and dedication in the pursuit of public service, the House of Representatives proudly joins the Metrobank Foundation Inc. in honoring and commending these 10 exceptional individuals who exemplify public service as a worthy endeavor,” the House resolution read.
The resolution commended the awardees for “their dedication and steadfast commitment in providing exceptional public service.”
The Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos is the foremost and most prestigious career-service award bestowed upon outstanding individuals in the academe, military, and police sectors.
Some of the recipients of the 2023 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino Award for Teachers were Rex M. Sario, Master Teacher I/Teacher-in-charge of Balogo Elementary School (Pangantucan, Bukidnon); June Elias V. Patalinghug, EdD, Master Teacher II at Catalunan Grande Elementary School (Davao City); Edgar R. Durana, MAEd, Master Teacher I / SPED Coordinator at Don Jose M. Ynares Sr. Memorial National High School (Binangonan, Rizal); and Jovelyn G Delosa, Ph.D., Associate Professor/Vice President for Academic Affairs of Northern Bukidnon State College (Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon).