PHSpeaker Faustino 'Bojie' G. Dy III encouraged recipients of the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos awards to use their skills and talents not just for personal success but also to uplift others and serve the nation. The event honored individuals across various professions, teachers, soldiers, and police officers, who demonstrated excellence and went beyond their duties to benefit society. Dy emphasized that true excellence involves giving without expecting anything in return and placing service to others above self. This year's awardees were recognized for their transformative contributions in education, defense, and community policing.
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