Metrobank, GT Foundations celebrate success of pandemic-era scholars

THE Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) and the GT Foundation Inc. (GTFI) honored their 16 scholars who started their college journey during the pandemic in 2020 and have now completed their degrees through their scholarship programs at the 2024 Graduates Forum.

Facing financial hardship during the pandemic, Maria Krzandra 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 said.

2024 Metrobank and GT Foundation scholar graduates with (front row, from left) Metrobank Foundation Inc. Asst. Executive Director Joyce Dyan Tee, Boysen Vice President Justin Ongsue, Manila Tytana Colleges President Sergio Cao, PhD, MBFI President Aniceto Sobrepeña, MBFI Executive Vice President Philip Francisco Dy and Boysen Marketing Manager Vergel Dyoco. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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

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

The scholars pursued degrees in agricultural and biosystems engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, and nursing at the Manila Tytana Colleges, National University Manila, Technological Institute of the Philippines Quezon City, University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines Diliman and Central Philippine University (CPU) in Iloilo.

Advertisement

At the Graduates' Forum, scholars were inspired to embrace a «Pay-It-Forward» attitude as they started their 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