Metrobank Foundation Names 2009 Search For Outstanding Teachers Regional Finalists

Metrobank Foundation, Inc. proudly announces the 40 REGIONAL FINALISTS who were chosen by the Preliminary Board of Judges for the 2009 Search for Outstanding Teachers.

Out of the 99 provincial finalists, 40 have been selected as regional finalists consisting of 8 teachers from the tertiary, 16 from the secondary, and 16 from the elementary levels. They will advance to the semi-final judging phase of the Search scheduled from July 15 to 17, 2009 at the Metrobank Plaza, Makati City. The regional finalists will be interviewed by the preliminary boards of judges identified for each category and shall conduct teaching demonstrations on their respective fields of specialization.

From the 40 regional finalists, 20 national finalists will be selected, and later will undergo the final selection process by the Final Board of Judges during the third week of July.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will confer gold medallions to this year’s awardees at Malacañan Palace in September. They will also be presented with plaques and cash amounting to Php 300,000 each during the formal awarding ceremonies at Metrobank Plaza in Makati, which will serve as the highlight of the 47th anniversary celebration of the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company on September 4, 2009.

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 an effective educational leadership.

2009 SOT REGIONAL FINALISTS

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Elementary

1. Dr. Dionisia O. Baccay, Pembo Elementary School, Makati City

Secondary

2. Mr. Galcoso C. Alburo, Concepcion Integrated School
(Secondary Level), Marikina City
3. Mrs. Myrna M. Cabamongan, Makati High School, Makati City

Higher Education

4. Dr. Alvin B. Culaba, De La Salle University-Manila, Manila
5. Dr. Dina Joana S. Ocampo, University of the Philippines,
Diliman, Quezon City
6. Dr. Emma E. Porio, Ateneo De Manila University, Quezon City

CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)

Elementary

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

REGION 1

Elementary

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

Secondary

2. Mrs. Estrella R. Pacis,
Mariano Marcos State University-Laboratory High School, Laoag City

REGION 2

Secondary

1. Mrs. Esmeralda B. Ugaddan, Cagayan National High School,
Tuguegarao City

Higher Education

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

REGION 3

Elementary

1. Mrs. Eva B. Imingan, Nellie E. Brown Elementary School, Olongapo City
2. Mr. Benjamin M. Martinez, San Sebastian Elementary School, Tarlac City
3. Mrs. Marjorie M. Palomo, Antonio G. Llamas Elementary School,
Mariveles, Bataan

REGION 4-A (MIMAROPA)

Elementary

1. Mrs. Gemma G. Cortez, Dasmariñas Elementary School,
Dasmariñas, Cavite

Secondary

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

Higher Education

3. Dr. Cleofas R. Cervancia, University of the Philippines
Los Baños, Los Baños, Laguna
4. Dr. Crispina R. Corpuz, De La Salle University- Dasmariñas,
Dasmariñas, Cavite
5. Mrs. Joy DP. Talens, Sacred Heart College, Lucena City

REGION 5

Elementary

1. Mrs. Juvy G. Clavillas, Iriga Central School, Iriga City
2. Mrs. Salve F. Romero, Calabanga West Central, Calabanga,
Camarines Sur

Secondary

1. Mr. Heracleo E. Barcillano, San Ramon Provincial High School,
Tinambac, Camarines Sur
2. Mrs. Judeza S. Puse, Jose Panganiban National High School,
Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte

REGION 6

Elementary

1. Mrs. Milagros J. Derayo, Don Alfonso E. Espiritu Memorial School,
Dao, Capiz
2. Mr. Jonathan C. Glorial, West Visayas State University Integrated
Lab. School, Iloilo City
3. Ms. Jocelyn E. Hedriana, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas
Memorial School South, Roxas City
4. Mrs. Lucia B. Taytayon, Ivisan Elementary School, Ivisan, Capiz

Secondary

5. Ms. Shena Faith M. Ganela, Philippine Science
High School-Western Visayas, Iloilo City
6. Mr. Zoilo J. Pinongcos, Jr, Leganes National High School, Leganes, Iloilo
7. Dr. Evelyn B. Cercado, Congressman Ramon A. Arnaldo
High School, Roxas City

REGION 7

Higher Education

1. Dr. Ramon S. Del Fierro, University of San Carlos, Cebu City

REGION 8

Elementary

1. Mrs. Lourdes L. Matan, Mag-Ubay Elementary School, Calbayog City

REGION 10

Secondary

1. Mrs. Susan C. Unde, Iligan City East High School, Iligan City

REGION 11

Secondary

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

REGION 12

Elementary

1. Mrs. Marissa N. Baclayon, Kidapawan City Pilot Elementary School
SPED Center, Kidapawan City
2. Mrs. Nancy S. Aquino, Mlang Pilot Elementary School, Mlang, Cotabato

Secondary

3. Mrs. Ma. Petra A. Romualdo, Tulunan National High School,
Tulunan, Cotabato

REGION 13 (CARAGA)

Elementary

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

Secondary

2. Mrs. Ludem C. Bacolod, Surigao del Norte National High School,
Surigao City

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