The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) took home its 3rd Grand Anvil at the 57th Anvil Awards, specifically for its program that provided supplemental aid to 10 community pantries in Metro Manila.
Organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the Grand Anvil is given to a public relations program which stands out among the Gold Anvil winners. Considered as the Oscars of the public relations industry in the Philippines, the Anvil symbolizes excellence in public relations and is awarded by distinguished multi-sectoral jury to outstanding public relations programs and tools. The Gabi ng Parangal was held virtually on February 24, 2021.
Together with GT Foundation, Inc. (GTFI), the project was able to bring people together to a shared cause, show solidarity and provide hope and inspiration to Filipinos whose lives and livelihoods were severely affected the pandemic.
In his acceptance message, MBFI president Aniceto Sobrepeña said, “This Grand Anvil, is dedicated to the national movement to curb hunger. We share this victory with our partners in the government and private sector, as well as each frontliner and Filipino, who strive to look after communities. May we all lean on hope and be the hope that our country needs as we carve a better future for all.”
Another recipient of the Gold Anvil is the “2021 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos.” Also nominated for the Grand Anvil, this public relations program is considered as the most prestigious career-service award in the Philippines, recognizing exemplary teachers, soldiers, and police officers.
On the other hand, GTFI, the family foundation of the Ty family, received a Silver Anvil for the 2021 Bags of Blessing (BOB). A gift-giving program initiated by the late Metrobank Group Chairman Dr. George Ty Siao Kian, BOB is celebrated every Chinese New Year and unites employees of the Metrobank Group of Companies, and institutional partners to participate in the legacy to sustain a culture of “paying it forward.” Last year, BOB has distributed 18,000 bags of food items worth Php 1,000 to 18,000 indigent families in 33 sites nationwide.
MBFI has also earned three Hall of Fame Awards for its programs the Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) (2016), the Metrobank Math Challenge (2018), and the National Teachers’ Month (2020). It was also hailed as Company of the Year during the 51st Anvil Awards in 2016./PN
