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IN SEARCH FOR THE 2011 HEROES OF NATION BUILDING
The Search for The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers 2011 was launched last September 27, 2010. The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. and the Rotary Club of Makati Metro recently salutes the finest members of the AFP during the renewing of their partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines as vanguards of peace and democracy and partners in nation building in conducting the Search for The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (TOPS) 2011.
 
(From L-R) Rear Admiral Cornelio Dela Cruz, Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel J1, Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, AFP Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ricardo A. David, Jr. and Rotary Club of Makati Metro president Mr. Godofredo R. Galindez, Jr. together with Atty. Al Miguel Leogardo TOPS Chairman and Past president of the Rotary Club of Makati Metro (From L-R) Rear Admiral Cornelio Dela Cruz, Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel J1, Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, AFP Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ricardo A. David, Jr. and Rotary Club of Makati Metro president Mr. Godofredo R. Galindez, Jr. together with Atty. Al Miguel Leogardo TOPS Chairman and Past president of the Rotary Club of Makati Metro represented the three institutions during the tripartite courtesy call and Memorandum of Agreement signing. Held at General Headquarters, Conference Room Camp Aguinaldo. Now on its 17th year, TOPS is an annual search that honors the gallant men and women of the military. Deadline of nomination is on November 19, 2010.
The Metrobank Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group, was established by its chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty in 1979. With the theme “Excel. Engage. Empower.” the Foundation has promoted a culture of excellence among Filipinos through its various programs, such as the e Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT), the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE), The Outstanding Philippine Soldier (TOPS), Country's Outstanding Policemen in Service (COPS), the Metrobank Math Challenge (MMC), and College Scholarship Program (CSP) and the Metrobank Foundation Professorial Chair Lectures in partnership with the Supreme Court and the Philippine Judicial Academy. The Foundation also engages its partners and awardees in different activities geared towards giving back to the society. Through these initiatives, the Metrobank Foundation empowers its awardees and partners to become better citizens of the community. |