Senator John Osmeña and Manila Mayor Lito Atienza will confer the honors in a testimonial dinner at the historic Manila Hotel.
To be honored are Col. Antonio Cabangon Chua (Finance and Entrepreneural Leadership); Julie Yap Daza (Journalism); Julie Gutierrez Esguerra (Special Education and Humanitarian Service); Rene George Garcia (Music); Senator Eva Estrada Kalaw (Public and Government Service and Cultural Advocacy); Robert Lee (Public and Government Service); Jose "Pitoy" Moreno (Fashion Design, Arts and Culture); Rannie Santos (Entrepreneurship).
Also to be given honors are the Association of Philippine Volunteer Fire Brigades, Inc., headed by Eddie Kim Hei; and the Association of Volunteer Fire Chiefs and Fire Fighters of the Philippines, Inc., headed by Ricardo Tan. The two groups will be given the Award for Socio-Civic Responsibility in recognition of the volunteer firemen of the city.
This year’s outstanding Manileños were selected from a list of nominees by a screening committee. Those selected also underwent an interview with members of the committee. – Mike Frialde