COPS is RCNME's flagship legacy project, envisioned by PDG Sammy Pagdilao and run with the Metrobank Foundation as part of the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos awards. In the Ruby Year, three police officers were chosen from 98 nominations. They were honored by RCNME, by both houses of Congress, and at Malacañang, where they received the Medallion of Excellence.
Highlights
Final judging on July 19, 2024, led by Board Chairman Senator Mark Villar
2024 awardees: PMAJ Mark Balmaceda, PLTCOL Bryan Bernardino and PSSG Sol-Josefa Jovita
Honored through House Resolution No. 1962 (September 9, 2024) and Senate Resolution No. 1189 (September 11, 2024)
RCNME Testimonial Dinner at Club Filipino, September 10, 2024, with oath-taking into PROTECT led by PMGen. Edgar Alan Okubo
Medallion of Excellence from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang, October 29, 2024; each awardee received ₱1 million and The Flame trophy
