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Speaker Dy urges Metrobank award winners to uplift nation
House Speaker Faustino Dy III has called on recipients of the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos award to leverage their talents for public service, not merely personal gain. The awards, themed 'Beyond Excellence,' recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their respective fields.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" G. Dy III challenged the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos to use their skills and talents beyond personal success, urging them instead to improve the lives of others and contribute to national development.
Addressing the award recipients at a ceremony highlighting the theme "Beyond Excellence," Dy emphasized that true excellence extends beyond individual accomplishment. He stressed the importance of channeling professional expertise and abilities toward benefiting communities and the broader Filipino society.
The Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos award program recognizes individuals who have achieved distinction in various sectors and demonstrated commitment to excellence. The latest edition of the awards celebrated awardees whose contributions span business, science, arts, public service, and other fields vital to national progress.
Dy's message underscores a growing emphasis among Filipino leaders on encouraging high-achieving individuals to adopt a broader perspective on success that encompasses social responsibility and nation-building. The awards program itself reflects this philosophy by honoring not only achievement but also the potential of recipients to serve as role models for others.