PNoy receives P5-M Metrobank Donation

Manila (1 September) — President Benigno Aquino III yesterday received a P5 million check donation of the Metrobank Foundation for his chosen advocacy, in simple ceremonies held in Malacañang.

In an interview, MFI president Aniceto Sobrepeña said the President, had chosen the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission as his advocacy prior to the turnover rites.

Sobrepeña said the amount would be used to help finance the construction of an island reactor at the Estero de Paco that will serve as a sewerage treatment facility in the area.

“We hope our donation will encourage other private companies to support the program of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission as part of our public-private partnership,” he added.

Present during the turnover ceremonies were MFI chairman George S.K. Ty, PRRC chair Gina Lopez, to whom the President gave the check for P5-million and Environment Secretary Ramon Paje, who witnessed the event.(rck/3:05p.m.)