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Metrobank and GT Foundations celebrate the success of pandemic-era scholars

They honored 16 scholars who have completed their degrees through their scholarship programs

Published Aug 20, 2024 08:21 am

 

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2024 Metrobank and GT Foundation scholar graduates with (front row, from left to right) MBFI assistant executive director Joyce Dyan Tee, Boysen vice president for marketing Engr. Ruben Cueto, Manila Tytana Colleges president Dr. Sergio S. Cao, MBFI president Aniceto Sobrepeña, MBFI executive vice president Philip Francisco Dy, and Boysen marketing manager Engr. Vergel V. Dyoco.

At the 2024 Graduates Forum, the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) and the GT Foundation, Inc. (GTFI) honored their 16 scholars who embarked on their college journey during the pandemic in 2020 and have completed their degrees through their scholarship programs.

Facing financial hardship during the pandemic, Maria Krzandra I. Ong, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate from Manila Tytana Colleges, sought a scholarship to ease her family's burden. 

“With the pandemic and having no source of stable cash flow, I have decided to repay my parents’ hard work by applying as a scholar...I like to think that having this scholarship is my gift to them for the past years of their support for my education,” she shared.

Among the Class of 2024 graduates, six received academic recognitions: three magna cum laude, one cum laude, one academic distinction, and one bronze leadership awardee. 

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Ma. Julie Anne L. Gala, a Magna Cum Laude BS in Electrical Engineering graduate from the University of the
Philippines Diliman, receiving a certificate of recognition from MBFI Executive vice president Philip Francisco Dy
(left) and MBFI president Aniceto Sobrepeña (right).

The forum also celebrated the achievement of Ida Talia A. Hernandez, a class of 2018 graduate who placed fourth in the June 2024 Architecture Licensure Examination. She was given the George S.K. Ty Award for Exemplary Achievement.

Hailing from Manila Tytana Colleges, National University Manila, Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City, University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines Diliman, and the Central Philippine University (CPU) in Iloilo, the scholars pursued degrees in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, and Nursing.

At the Graduates’ Forum, scholars are inspired to embrace a “Pay-It-Forward” attitude as they start their professional careers. By fostering a commitment to give back to the four C’s – Creator, Clan, Community, and Country–MBFI and GTFI cultivate in these young leaders a profound sense of responsibility and a vision for driving positive change in the nation.

“The goal of our scholarship programs has always been not just to produce high-performing graduates but more importantly, potential leaders of our nation. This is why we invest time and energy in our scholars through these forums and workshops, instilling in them the values of excellence, responsibility, and service beyond self,” shared Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto Sobrepeña.

Kathrina R. Cruz, a Magna Cum Laude BS in Nursing graduate from Manila Tytana Colleges, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to MBFI and GTFI during the August 16 Graduates’ Forum. "No words could possibly express how happy I am for being chosen and sponsored to receive the gift of education...Your generosity has inspired me to help others, and I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me. Thank you for setting me on the right path in service to others."
 
Since 1995, MBFI and GTFI have been awarding financial grants to support deserving students through college. The foundations have produced over 1,100 college graduates from 58 public and private partner educational institutions across the country.

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