The chief photographer/analyst that monitors the disputed West Philippine Sea and the flight commander who ferried the President during the Zamboanga siege in 2013 were named Outstanding Philippine Soldiers. Pasay City Mayor Antonino “Tony” Calixto said that “proudly, two of the chosen Outstanding Philippine Soldiers who have exhibited extreme acts of bravery and courage hail from our beloved City of Pasay.”
Dahil sa kanilang kabayanihan at paglilingkod sa bayan, dalawang sundalong taga-Pasay ang napabilang sa mga nagwagi sa katatapos lamang na 2012 Search for The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (TOPS) ng Metrobank Foundation, Inc. at Rotary Club of Makati Metro, ayon kay Pasay City Mayor Antonino “Tony” G. Calixto.