Metrobank Foundation Announces the 2009 Search for Outstanding Teachers PROVINCIAL FINALISTS

Metrobank Foundation is pleased to announce the 99 PROVINCIAL FINALISTS who are chosen by the Preliminary Boards of Judges for the 2009 Search for Outstanding Teachers.

The regional finalists were selected from total of 173 nominees the Search generated nationwide in the elementary, secondary and higher education categories

Provincial Finalists shall be required to submit supporting documents which showcase their outstanding qualities and competencies as educators and their involvements in their respective communities. Deadline for submission of documents is on or before April 20, 2009. The documents will be evaluated by the Preliminary Board of Judges for each category, who will then choose the Regional Finalists.

Now on its 25th year, the Search bestows honor upon the teaching profession by according special recognition to teachers who manifest profound commitment to the development of the youth through exemplary competence, remarkable dedication to their work and effective educational leadership.

Congratulations to this year’s PROVINCIAL FINALISTS!

Breakdown of Provincial Finalists by City/Province

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Elementary

1. Mrs. Anabel U. Pagala, South Cembo Elementary School, Makati City
2. Dr. Dionisia O. Baccay, Pembo Elementary School, Makati City
3. Mrs. Ma. Janine G. Hibañez, Makati Elementary School, Makati City
4. Mrs. Leticia R. Vallez, Hen. Pio del Pilar Elementary School, Makati City
5. Mrs. Emerita C. Navarro, Andres Bonifacio Elementary School, Manila
6. Ms. Carmelita S. Santos, Navotas Elementary School, Navotas City

Secondary

7. Mr. Felipe F. Ibuig, Muntinlupa National High School, Muntinlupa City
8. Mrs. Yvone R. Alba, Pedro E. Diaz High School, Muntinlupa City
9. Mrs. Myrna M. Cabamongan, Makati High School, Makati City
10. Mr. Michael G. dela Peña, Ramon Magsaysay High School , Manila
11. Mr. Galcoso C. Alburo, Concepcion Integrated School
(Secondary Level), Marikina City
12. Mr. Delfin C. Angeles,
Philippine Science High School-Main Campus, Quezon City

Higher Education

13. Dr. Alvin B. Culaba, De La Salle University-Manila, Manila
14. Dr. Anthony Geronimo H. Cordero, University of the Philippines Manila
15. Dr. Dina Joana S. Ocampo, University of the Philippines,
Diliman, Quezon City
16. Dr. Emma E. Porio, Ateneo De Manila University, Quezon City

CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)

Elementary

17. Mrs. Gemma N. Lomboy, Bonifacio Elementary School, Baguio City

Secondary

18. Mrs. Lilybeth B. Balutoc, Baguio City National High School, Baguio City

Higher Education

19. Dr. Danilo P. Padua, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet

REGION 1

Elementary

20. Mrs. Sachiko R. Visperas, Rosario Integrated School, Rosario, La Union

Secondary

21. Mrs. Estrella R. Pacis, Mariano Marcos State University-Laboratory
High School, Laoag City
22. Mrs. Conchita M. Guarin, Pangasinan School of Arts and Trades,
Lingayen, Pangasinan
23. Mrs. Perlita A. Briones, Urdaneta City National High School, Urdaneta City

Higher Education

24. Mr. Charlie P. Cruz, Lorma Colleges, San Fernando City, La Union

REGION 2

Elementary

25. Ms. Federicia C. Calauagan,
Saint Mary's University Grade School, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
26. Mrs. Nenita L. Abad, Curva Elementary School, Pamplona, Cagayan
27. Dr. Pelagia A. Dettabali, Pamplona Central School, Pamplona, Cagayan
28. Mrs. Diostede D. Guiquing, Cataggaman Elementary School,
Tuguegarao City
29. Mrs. Cora M. Pattaguan, Tuguegarao East Central School, Tuguegarao City

Secondary

30. Mr. Danilo A. Badua, Saint Mary's University High School and
Science High School, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
31. Mr. Pagaduan G. Roman, Jr., Saint Mark's School, Cabarroguis, Quirino
32. Mrs. Esmeralda B. Ugaddan, Cagayan National High School,
Tuguegarao City

Higher Education

33. Dr. Myrna C. Cureg, Isabela State University, Cabagan, Isabela

REGION 3

Elementary

34. Mr. Edgar E. Sagun, Candelaria SPED Center, Cadelaria, Zambales
35. Mrs. Saddy C. Edquila, Sabang Elementary School, Sta. Cruz, Zambales
36. Mrs. Marjorie M. Palomo, Antonio G. Llamas Elementary School,
Mariveles, Bataan
37. Mrs. Eva B. Imingan, Nellie E. Brown Elementary School, Olongapo City
38. Mr. Benjamin M. Martinez, San Sebastian Elementary School, Tarlac City

Secondary

39. Mrs. Wilma F. De Vera, Zambales National High School, Iba, Zambales

REGION 4-A (MIMAROPA)

Elementary

40. Mrs. Gemma G. Cortez, Dasmariñas Elementary School,
Dasmariñas, Cavite
41. Dr. Crispina R. Corpuz, De La Salle University- Dasmariñas,
Dasmariñas, Cavite

Secondary

42. Ms. Luzviminda G. Calzado, Sacred Heart College, Lucena City

Higher Education

43. Dr. Cleofas R. Cervancia, University of the Philippines
Los Baños, Los Baños, Laguna
44. Mrs. Joy DP. Talens, Sacred Heart College, Lucena City

REGION 4-B (CALABARZON)

Elementary

45. Mrs. Shiela A. Tagala, Sta Rosa 2 Elementary School,
Baco, Oriental Mindoro

Secondary

46. Mrs. Ma. Cristeta L. Andaya, Jose J. Leido Jr.
Memorial National High School, Calapan City

REGION 5

Elementary

47. Mrs. Helen Z. Cornelio, Sta. Cruz Norte Elementary School, Iriga City
48. Mrs. Juvy G. Clavillas, Iriga Central School, Iriga City
49. Mrs. Cynthia F. Balaguer, Albay Central School, Legazpi City
50. Mrs. Maribelle R. Lita, Bagumbayan Central School, Legazpi City
51. Mrs. Emelyn P. Hernandez, Pioduran East Central School, Albay
52. Mrs. Salve F. Romero, Calabanga West Central, Calabanga, Camarines Sur

Secondary

53. Mrs. Marlyn S. Santayana, Polangui General Comprehensive
High School, Albay
54. Mrs. Milagros P. Oabina, Masarawag High School, Guinobatan, Albay
55. Mrs. Judeza S. Puse, Jose Panganiban National High School,
Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte
56. Mrs. Ma. Leilani R. Lorico, Ligao National High School, Ligao City
57. Mrs. Tomasa R. Camu, Tabaco National High School, Tabaco City
58. Mr. Heracleo E. Barcillano, San Ramon Provincial High School,
Tinambac, Camarines Sur

REGION 6

Elementary

59. Mrs. Milagros J. Derayo, Don Alfonso E. Espiritu Memorial School,
Dao, Capiz
60. Mrs. Lucia B. Taytayon, Ivisan Elementary School, Ivisan, Capiz
61. Mr. Jonathan C. Glorial, West Visayas State University Integrated
Lab. School, Iloilo City
62. Mr. Angelo G. Tanoy, Iloilo Central Elementary School, Iloilo City
63. Ms. Jocelyn E. Hedriana, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas
Memorial School South, Roxas City
64. Mrs. Hildegarda R. Tongcua, Banga Elementary School, Banga, Aklan

Secondary

65. Mrs. Ana J. Toledo, Iloilo City National High School, Iloilo City
66. Ms. Shena Faith M. Ganela, Philippine Science
High School-Western Visayas, Iloilo City
67. Mr. Zoilo J. Pinongcos, Jr, Leganes National High School, Leganes, Iloilo
68. Dr. Evelyn B. Cercado, Congressman Ramon A. Arnaldo
High School, Roxas City

Higher Education

69. Mrs. Marian M. Eusoya,
University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Bacolod City
70. Prof. Ruben M. Gamala, University of the Philippines Visayas, Iloilo City

REGION 7

Elementary

71. Ms. Presentacion G. Ranara,
Jagna Central Elementary School, Jagna, Bohol
72. Mrs. Carmelita K. Ragay,
Felipe Tayko Memorial School, Siaton, Negros Oriental

Higher Education

73. Dr. Ramon S. Del Fierro, University of San Carlos, Cebu City
74. Dr. Godofreda O. Tirol, University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City

REGION 8

Elementary

75. Mrs. Lourdes L. Matan, Mag-Ubay Elementary School, Calbayog City
76. Mrs. Natividad P. Kahano, Rizal Central School , Tacloban City

Secondary

77. Mrs. Jennifer M. Dejarlo-Alvior, Bool National High School, Culaba, Biliran
78. Mrs. Brenda L. Acol, Dolores National High School, Dolores, Eastern Samar

REGION 9

Secondary

79. Mrs. Maimiti B. Carangcarang,
Katipunan National High School, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte

REGION 10

Elementary

80. Mrs. Jinky M. Arnejo, South City Central School, Cagayan de Oro City
81. Mrs. Noemie M. Pagayon, Valencia City Central School, Valencia City

Secondary

82. Ms. Jenefer A. Godinez, Philippine Science High School-
Central Mindanao Campus, Balo-I, Lanao del Norte
83. Mrs. Rafunzel D. Epanis, Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive
High School (MOGCHS), Cagayan de Oro City
84. Mrs. Hazel R. Balan,
Gingoog City Comprehensive National High School, Gingoog City
85. Mrs. Susan C. Unde, Iligan City East High School, Iligan City
86. Mrs. Jocelyn B. Ocampos, Tangub City National High School, Tangub City

REGION 11

Elementary

87. Mrs. Estrella L. Marapao, Panabo Central Elementary School, Panabo City
88. Mrs. Violeta A. Cero, Magugpo Pilot Central Elementary School, Tagum City

Secondary

89. Mr. Manuel A. Magno, Bernardo D. Carpio National High School, Davao City
90. Mrs. Papasin D. Rochelle, Philippine Science High School-Southern Mindanao Campus, Davao City

REGION 12

Elementary

91. Mrs. Emelyn T. Intencion, Gen. Santos City
SPED Integrated School, Gen. Santos City
92. Mrs. Marissa N. Baclayon, Kidapawan City Pilot Elementary School
SPED Center, Kidapawan City
93. Mrs. Nancy S. Aquino, Mlang Pilot Elementary School, Mlang, Cotabato

Secondary

94. Mrs. Marlene V. Ubana, Cotabato City National High School-
Rojas Site, Cotabato City
95. Mrs. Ma. Petra A. Romualdo, Tulunan National High School,
Tulunan, Cotabato
96. Mr. Jonathan S. dela Peña, Tupi National High School, Tupi, South Cotabato

REGION 13 (CARAGA)

Elementary

97. Mrs. Remedios V. Hernando, Libertad Central Elementary
School, Butuan City

Secondary

98. Mr. Marlon P. Bugas, Butuan City School of Arts and Trades, Butuan City
99. Mrs. Ludem C. Bacolod, Surigao del Norte National High School,
Surigao City

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