HONORING MODERN DAY HEROES: Senate President Franklin M. Drilon delivers the keynote speech, titled "Honoring Our Modern-Day Heroes" during the 2014 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos held at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium in Makati City on September 5, 2014. Drilon lauded the 30 teacher, police and military awardees whose actions represent the "countless stories of bravery, heroism, sacrifice and gallantry not only in the AFP and PNP, but also among our teachers and other government workers." "They are our modern-day heroes, who have remained honest and true to their calling, who will not hesitate to walk the extra mile and transcend their limitations just to give the best service possible to our country and people," Drilon said. (PRIB Photo by Cesar Tomambo, September 5, 2014)