METROBANK Foundation Inc. (MBFI), together with the three alumni networks of the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, spearheaded and organized a multi-sectoral outreach program in Pag-asa Island in the Municipality of Kalayaan in Palawan on April 20, 2024.

The initiative benefitted 80 families, 223 residents, 107 uniformed personnel, 10 teachers and 83 students of Pag-asa Island, situated within the West Philippine Sea.

The outreach activity is under the Guro, Pulis, Sundalo na may Galing, Puso at Sigasig (GPS 2 ) program, envisioned by MBFI on November 2018 on its 40th year, together with the three alumni networks of the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, namely the Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators, The Organization of Philippine Soldiers with Outstanding Leadership, Dedication, Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility to Society, and the Police Officers Responsible for Organizing, Transforming and Empowering Communities.

The program is supported by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police.

In continual celebration of its 45th anniversary with "A Heart that Serves" theme, MBFI brought the GPS 2 program to Pag-asa Island to bridge hope and assistance to the island residents facing difficulties with access to basic needs and services.

Apart from free health care services and donations, MBFI also arranged dialogues with teachers, local government unit representatives, community leaders, and civil society organizations to further assess the needs of the community.

"The GPS 2 program is a realization of our vision for the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. Beyond prestige and recognition, our goal is to engage and empower our exemplary public servants to inspire and impact more communities towards nation-building. We are very delighted to work with our excellent teachers, soldiers, and police officers for this program," MBFI executive vice president Philip Dy said.