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PGMA Awards
2008 Outstanding Teachers
in Malacañang
Truly modern-day heroes worthy of respect, admiration and emulation. So described George S.K. Ty, Metrobank founder and group chairman, of this year’s winners of Metrobank Foundation Search for Outstanding Teachers. The taipan presented the 10 winning educators to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in ceremonies held on September 1, 2008 in Malacañang.
Citing how the Search’s winners continue to influence educators in the country by their best teaching practices, scholarly pursuits, and peer mentoring, the taipan committed to President Arroyo and the Filipino people that “we shall endeavor to continue the Search in many more years to come.”
“Through this Search, we will find as many Outstanding Teachers as we can every year, to honor them and by their examples, show us how we can be the best in our professions and contribute to the shaping of a better future for our country,” Ty said.
Now on its 24th year, the annual event recognizes Filipino educators for their contributions to the teaching profession, personal integrity and character, instructional competence, and professional and community involvement.
This year’s awardees for the elementary level are: Ms. Jesusa M. Antiquiera of Padre M. Gomez Elementary School in Sta. Cruz Manila; Mrs. Lynn Z. Padillo of Naga Central School in Naga City; Mrs. Maydelyn R. Antioquia of President Manuel Roxas Memorial School North in Roxas City; and Mrs. O Marie Theresse M. Bagas of West City Central School in Cagayan de Oro City.
The awardees for the secondary level are: Mrs. Rowena R. Hibanada of Pedro E. Diaz High School in Muntinlupa City; Mrs. Ermie E. Rabara of Midsayap-Dilangalen National High School in Midsayap, Cotabato; Mrs. Jeanette G. Dials of Mariano Marcos State University Laboratory High School in Laoag City; and Mrs. Noemi O. Obcena of Cagayan National High School in Tuguegarao City.
For the higher education level, the awardees are: Dr. Irma R. Makalinao of the University of the Philippines-Manila; and Dr. Virginia C. Cuevas of the University of the Philippines in Los Baños, Laguna.
The winners were selected from more than 150 nominees coming from various public and private educational institutions in the Philippines. The Final Board of Judges for this year’s Search was co-chaired by Senate Education Committee Chair Senator Alan Peter S. Cayetano and Department of Education Secretary Jesli A. Lapus. Also serving as judges were House Education Committee Chair Congressman Del R. De Guzman of Marikina City; Supreme Court Associate Justice Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr.; Ambassador Robert Desjardins of the Embassy of Canada; Fr. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., President of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines; and Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, Chairman/President and CEO of GMA Network, Inc.
The awarding ceremonies will be held on September 5, 2008 at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium during Metrobank’s 46th anniversary celebrations. Each outstanding teacher will receive a trophy and a cash prize of P300,000.
This year’s winners will join the rank of 266 outstanding teachers, who have been honored by the Foundation for the last 24 years. They automatically become members of the Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators or NOTED, an honor society of outstanding teachers committed to nurturing a culture of excellence and service among educators through professional development, publications, research, and advocacy in active partnership with government and non-government organizations.
The Metrobank Foundation is the corporate social responsibly arm of the Metrobank Group of Companies. Over the last 28 years, it has promoted a culture of excellence among Filipinos through its various programs notably the Search for Outstanding Teachers, the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence, The Outstanding Philippine Soldier, Country's Outstanding Policemen in Service, the Metrobank Math Challenge, and College Scholarship Program. The Foundation also has a grants program that assists NGOs and government in the fields of education, healthcare, and the arts. Metrobank Foundation celebrates Filipino excellence and presents wellsprings of hope in the future of our nation. |
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