Senator Joel Villanueva | 10 September 2025
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues:
It is with immense honor and pleasure that this Representation co-sponsor the resolutions recognizing and congratulating the 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, being the author of Senate Resolution No. 109.
Since its founding in 1985, the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos has celebrated 725 outstanding teachers, soldiers, and police officers who have dedicated their lives to the service of the Filipino nation. In 2016, this representation had the privilege of being chosen as the Chairman of the Final Board of Judges in the Search for Outstanding Teachers.
In recognition of the exceptional contributions of our outstanding fellow Filipinos to their communities, the Senate annually honors the Metrobank Foundation awardees.
Ngayong hapon, kasama po natin ang sampu sa ating mga kababayan na kumakatawan sa tema ng Metrobank Foundation na “Beyond Excellence.” Time and again, we have mentioned in this great hall that “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra” – this perfectly captures the intention of this award. Our awardees this afternoon went above and beyond the call of duty. Ang mga paparangalan natin ngayong taon ay tumugon sa tawag ng tungkulin at nag-alay ng kanilang serbisyo para sa kapwa at sa bayan nang buong husay at tapang.
Sila po ay sina:
1. NOEL V. SADINAS
“Nueva Vizcaya’s Champion for Global Citizenship Education”
Master Teacher II, Macalong Elementary School, Nueva Vizcaya
2. AMANDO PERFECTO C. MOLIN
“Los Banos’ Mentor for Future Leaders”
Secondary Teacher, South Hill School, Inc., Los Baños, Laguna
3. MYLENE M. UY, DSc
“Lanao del Norte’s Trailblazing Chemist for Nation-Building”
Professor VI, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Lanao del Norte
4. ANGELO MARK P. WALAG, PhD
“Cagayan de Oro’s Pioneer for Experiential Learning”
Professor VI, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Misamis Oriental
5. Underwater Operationsman First Class ANRO ANTHONY M. TURALLO PN
“Philippine Navy’s Specialist Defender Against Violent Extremism”
| Team Leader, Explosives Ordnance Disposal Mobile Team 12 and Chief Enlisted Personnel for Operations, Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group, Navy Special Warfare Force, Philippine NavyCavite City, Cavite |
6. Colonel RICKY L. CANATOY PA (MNSA)
“Misamis Oriental’s Vanguard of Peace and Development”
Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations, G7, 4th Infantry Division
Philippine Army
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
7. Colonel JOEY T. FONTIVEROS PA (GSC)
“AFP’s Cyber Ranger in Defense and Security”
Commander, AFP Cyber Command, General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Quezon City
8. Police Master Sergeant IVAN A. VELASCO
“PNP’s Crusader for Environmental Protection”
Plans and Programs Police Non-Commissioned Officer, Presidential Protection Division, Police Security and Protection Group Office, Philippine National Police
City of Manila
9. Police Major ELMIRA A. RELOX
“Tawi-Tawi’s Torchbearer of Healing and Compassion”
Chief, Regional Women and Children Protection Desk, Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Philippine National Police
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte
10. Police Colonel FREDERICK E. OBAR
“Ilocos Norte’s Police Innovator of Transformative Reforms”
Liaison Officer for Legislative Agenda, Directorate for Plans, Philippine National Police
Quezon City
In closing, I would like to thank the Metrobank Foundation, headed by its President, our dear friend, Mr. Philip Dy, for their unwavering commitment to honoring excellence and promoting a higher standard of public service.
Maraming salamat po at mabuhay ang 2025 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos!
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