The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Metrobank
Foundation Inc. (MFI) and Rotary Club of Makati Metro (RCMM) signed on Monday a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Search for The Outstanding Philippine
Soldiers (TOPS) for 2016.
AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri, along with
MFI president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña and RCMM president Atty. Al Miguel T.
Leogardo, signed the MOA which signals the start of the annual search.
Present in the ceremony were senior military and defense
officials, including major service commanders and past TOPS awardees. Among
them are AFP vice chief-of-staff Major Gen. Romeo T. Tanalgo (2009), AFP
Sergeant Major Romeo H. Jandugan (2009), 1st Air Division commander Major Gen.
Raul Del Rosario (2011), and AFP deputy chief-of-staff for operations Brig.
Gen. Carlito Galvez.
“The search for TOPS started in 1994 and has produced 176
awardees who continue to serve as models of excellence, professionalism,
nobility, and integrity in their service,” Leogardo said during the ceremony.
Now on its 16th iteration, TOPS has become a highly
sought-after award among soldiers who have shown exemplary service worthy of
the honor.
“This is our social contract to all the men and women of the
AFP for tirelessly battling for the peace of our nation. We believe that
Filipino soldiers do not just fight insurgents or defend our territorial
integrity, but continuously maintain a strong relationship with the community
they serve,” Sobrepeña said.
Iriberri lauded both MFI and RCMM for the enduring
partnership and the support they have given in recognizing the valuable
contributions of the Filipino soldiers to the country.
“More than recognizing the men and women of the AFP, the
success of the search for TOPS is a testament to the relevance and
responsiveness of the entire AFP to the nation,” the AFP chief stated.
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