PASAY CITY, September 24, 2019 – Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, together with private partners and celebrity performers, lauded thousands of teachers present during the 12th Gabay Guro Grand Gathering 2019 on September 22 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. Anchored on the theme “Building the Nation, One Teacher at a Time,” Gabay Guro has continue reading : Briones lauds teachers in Gabay Guro Grand Assembly
PASIG CITY, September 24, 2019 – In response to the challenges of the K to 12 implementation, about 4,000 education leaders of the Department of Education (DepEd) will convene at the Manila Marriot Hotel on September 24 to 26, 2019. Organized by the Association of DepEd Directors (ADD), the three-day convention is anchored on the continue reading : DepEd leaders to convene for K to 12 goals, challenges
Teaching has always been considered a noble profession that requires great passion. Being a teacher in the Philippines is a far more interesting story to tell. The challenges abound and one’s passion can truly be tested, and if one prevails, a diamond in the rough emerges. For the past three decades, Teacher Jacquelyn Rachel L. continue reading : The passion that lit a hundred burning passions: A teacher’s story of toil and triumph
Heavy rains and the blazing sun are her companion. Distance and people are parts of her encounter. From the start, she has been shaping futures and fulfilling dreams. In her 12 years of service, Alternative Learning System (ALS) Mobile Teacher Maria Rosario Landicho Banzuela has toiled to reach 20 barangays in Calamba City to teach continue reading : Illiteracy buster: The story of an unsung hero
PASIG CITY, September 20, 2019 – As a show of gratitude for the hard work and commitment to develop and nurture the country’s future leaders and nation builders, the Department of Education (DepEd) shall grant the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB) to all public school teachers who are in service at the Department as continue reading : Public school teachers to receive World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit
QUEZON CITY, September 19, 2019 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones underscored the importance of recognizing the efforts and sacrifices of educators during the Global Teacher Prize Ambassadors’ Forum: “Teacher Excellence – A Closer Look at the Global Teacher Prize,” on September 16 at Quezon City Memorial Circle. Speaking before the participants from the DepEd continue reading : DepEd chief underscores importance of teacher recognition
How does one find the strength and motivation to still pursue teaching after nearly losing one’s life? For Marites Magno, an Alternative Learning System (ALS) mobile teacher from San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, this challenge was not difficult to overcome. Teaching is what kept her alive amid her near-death experience after suffering from hemolysis, elevated liver continue reading : A new lease on life: The love and passion of an ALS teacher
Hannah Concepcion, a Doctor of Education, is a Special Education (SPED) teacher and coordinator at Olongapo National High School for 17 years. Following her calling, Teacher Hannah made a brave decision when she took off her veil and started a new life outside the congregation. It is a different journey yet the same ministry – continue reading : Teacher Hannah: Epitome of a true hero
A hope-giver, torch-bearer, and game changer! Passion and excellence are often associated with Rex De Jesus Bibal. Despite poverty, he stood out and conquered all the struggles through his undying dream – to champion academic excellence and serve as an inspiration to Filipino learners. Born in a small barrio in the province of Oriental Mindoro, continue reading : Game changer: A story of an ordinary teacher with an extraordinary power
PASIG CITY, September 16, 2019 – True to her commitment to ensure that all Filipino learners are able to access quality basic education, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones visited Nasilaban Integrated School in Talaingod, Davao del Norte last August to assess the needs of indigenous people (IP) learners and teachers. “Ako ay continue reading : Secretary Briones eyes more classrooms, facilities for IP learners in Talaingod, Davao del Norte