PEMS Pontoy Represents PRO VI in Metrobank’s Event

KALIBO, Aklan- Police Executive Master Sergeant Michael Pontoy of the Aklan Provincial Police Office (APPO) has represented the Police Regional Office-Western Visayas (PRO-6)  in the 40th Foundation Anniversary of the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (METROBANK) held last January 31, 2026.

PEMS Pontoy told the Akeanon News that in the said event, he personally met Lt Gen Edgar Allan Okubo, Deputy for Operations of the Philippine National Police Gen Romeo Brawner, Jr of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Secretary Sonny Angara of the Department of Education.

In 2014, Pontoy was named as one of the ten Country’s Outstanding Policemen in coordination with the Metrobank Foundation.

The 40th anniversary of the Metrobank was held at the Taytan College in Pasay City. This year’s theme is 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦: 𝗔 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀.

“Across disciplines and callings, the journeys of our Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos intersect in meaningful ways. As educators, peacebuilders, and champions of justice, their work strengthens the fabric of our communities—and together, helps build a nation grounded in hope and purpose,” the Metrobank said.

“We look back on meaningful moments from the recently concluded 40th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Alumni “Homecoming of the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, honoring lives shaped by perseverance, integrity, and service.Their recognition was never the finish line. They continued to lead, innovate, and uplift others—proving that true excellence creates ripples far beyond the award.This is how legacies are woven. This is where impact continues,” it added.