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The Metrobank Group of Companies, through the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), has given its full support for the country’s participation in the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China to be held this coming May 1, 2010 up to October 2010. A total of P12 million has been sponsored by the Metrobank Group, part of which has been provided for the training program entitled, “Capacity Building to Enhance Diplomatic Relations: Shanghai World Expo 2010,” under the MBFI Fellowship for International Understanding. The program engaged 24 young individuals, known as ‘Metrobank Foundation Fellows,’ who underwent moulding by the Foreign Service Institute on protocol, Philippine history, culture, arts, heritage, and tourism including review and re-polishing of their Mandarin skills. The Metrobank Foundation Fellows shall serve as the frontliners during the expo, tasked to showcase what the country can offer to the world in this much awaited international event.

Photo shows the Fellows as they pay courtesy to Metrobank Group Chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty (seated 3rd from left) before leaving for China on April 28, 2010. Also present were (seated from left): Philippine Special Envoy of the President to China Alfred V. Ty, Philippine Organizing Committee deputy commissioner general Ambassador Rosario Manalo, Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, Foreign Service Institute director Ambassador Laura Del Rosario, and Philippine Organizing Committee deputy secretary general Imelda Sarmiento.

The theme of this year’s World Expo is “Better City, Better Life,” which aims to provide a platform for participating countries, regions, and organizations to share their experiences on urban planning and development, and explore new approaches to eco-friendly lifestyles and working conditions, as well as sustainable development.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         Ms. Imelda Sarmiento of the Philippine Organizning Committee (far left) and Amb. Rosario Manalao and Usec. Ebdalin holding the Pledge of Donation. Also in the picture is Amb. Cristine Ortega (far right).

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         The 24 Metrobank Foundation Fellows who underwent moulding by the Foreign Service Institute on protocol, Philippine history, culture, arts, heritage, and tourism including review and re-polishing of their Mandarin skills. They shall serve as the frontliners during the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         The Fellows as they pay courtesy to Metrobank Group Chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty (seated 3rd from left) before leaving for China on April 28, 2010. Also present were (seated from left): Philippine Special Envoy of the President to China Alfred V. Ty, Philippine Organizing Committee deputy commissioner general Ambassador Rosario Manalo, Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, Foreign Service Institute director Ambassador Laura Del Rosario, and Philippine Organizing Committee deputy secretary general Imelda Sarmiento.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         Metrobank Group Chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty converse with the Metrobank Foundation Fellows

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         (from left): Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, Philippine Special Envoy of the President to China Alfred V. Ty, and Metrobank Group Chairman Dr. George S. K. Ty welcome the Fellows

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         Philippine Organizing Committee deputy commissioner general Amb. Rosario Manalo (in purple) and Metrobank Group Chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         (from right): Philippine Special Envoy of the President to China Alfred V. Ty, Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, Philippine Organizing Committee deputy commissioner general Amb. Rosario Manalo, and Philippine Organizing Committee deputy secretary general Imelda Sarmiento sign the Memorandum of Agreement for additional 10 million peso donation of the Metrobank Group.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         Philippine Special Envoy of the President to China Alfred V. Ty hands in the P10 million donation to Philippine Organizing Committee deputy commissioner general Amb. Rosario Manalo.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         Philippine Special Envoy of the President to China Alfred V. Ty and Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña award certificates to one of the Fellows.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         The Metrobank Foundation Fellows as they perform their presentation before the Metrobank Foundation and DFA officials.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         The Metrobank Foundation Fellows with Metrobank Foundation and DFA officials.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         The Metrobank Foundation Fellows.

Place Mouse Pointer Over Image for Larger Display         Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña converse with the Metrobank Foundation Fellows regarding their experiences on the training

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 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). 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. As part of its contributions to help improve health care services in the country, Dr. Ty donated a two-hectare lot along Diosdado Macapagal Avenue, costing about P1.2 billion, that would be the site of a modern tertiary medical center complex. This new hospital, once completed, will have a 1,000-bed capacity, making it one of the biggest hospitals in the country owned by a not-for-profit organization.

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