The Philippine Army’s Chief Nurse and a Maguindanao-based soldier are among the ten recipients of the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Award announced through video teleconferencing on August 4, 2022.
Army Chief Nurse Col. Maria Victoria Juan, in her online acceptance speech, talked about ensuring the “kalusugan, kaligtasan, at kapakanan" of soldiers on the frontlines through innovative life-saving measures and equipment. It can be noted that she is one of the lead proponents of the Army's first-ever air ambulance helmed by a critical care medical team.
“I dedicate this award to every soldier, nurse and other health care provider with selfless dedication and love for our nation,” Col. Juan said in a speech. She also played a key role in the enhancement of the Army's casualty care management system.
Meanwhile, Technical Sergeant Joel Tuganan, First Sergeant of the Delta Company, 33rd Infantry Battalion, 6th Infantry Division is a defender of Maguindanao peace and community welfare. He was also hailed as the Enlisted Personnel of the Year during the Philippine Army's 121st founding anniversary celebration in 2018.
Technical Sergeant Tuganan, a Scout Ranger expert in combat and marksmanship, in his acceptance speech talked about upholding the Army’s core values of duty, honor and patriotism while fulfilling his sworn oath of duty to serve the people and secure the land. He serves as a training instructor and combat medic in operations against state enemies in Maguindanao.
The Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Award is a career-service award conferred on exemplary public servants in the fields of academe, military, and police service.
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