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NATIONAL FINALISTS FOR THE METROBANK FOUNDATION SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHERS NAMED
The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. proudly announces the 20 national finalists who were chosen by distinguished panels of judges for the 2010 Search for Outstanding Teachers.
Out of the 156 nominations generated nationwide, the national finalists consist of 4 teachers from the tertiary, 8 from the secondary, and 8 from the elementary levels.
For the elementary category, they are: Haydee P. Hernando of Aparri South Central Elementary School (Aparri, Cagayan); Cheryl R. Ramiro of Santiago North Central School (Santiago City); Aleli S. Toledo of Dasmariñas Elementary School (Dasmariñas, Cavite);Grace U. Salvatus of Municipal Sector Elementary School (Calauag, Quezon); Conchita A. Ibarondo of San Antonio Elementary School (Iriga City); Jocelyn E. Hedriana of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas Memorial School South (Roxas City); Miladith B. Polutan of Oroquieta City Central Elementary School (Oroquieta City); and Nancy S. Aquino of Mlang Pilot Elementary School (Mlang, Cotabato).
For the secondary category, they are: Esmeralda B. Ugaddan of Cagayan National High School (Tuguegarao City); Galcoso C. Alburo of Concepcion Integrated School (Marikina City) ; Jerome A. Chavez of Recto Memorial National High School (Tiaong, Quezon); Ana E. Miraña of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (Pili, Camarines Sur); Janeth Morata-Fuentes of Philippine Science High School-Eastern Visayas Campus (Palo, Leyte); Mercelita J. Labial of Xavier University High School (Cagayan de Oro City); Mercidita S. Villamayor of Bukidnon State University-Secondary School Lab (Malaybalay City); and Estrelita A. Peña of Kabasalan National High School (Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay).
 The higher education category national finalists are: Dr. Raymund C. Sison of De La Salle University; Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara of the University of the Philippines-Diliman; Dr. Orville L. Bondoc of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños; and Dr. Emma E. Porio of the Ateneo de Manila University.
They have advanced to the final judging phase of the Search scheduled from July 21 to 23, 2010 at the Metrobank Plaza, Makati City. The national finalists will be interviewed by the final board of judges who come from different sectors such as the senate, judiciary, diplomatic community, constitutional office, academe, and business. From the 20 national finalists, ten (10) will be selected as this year’s awardees.
“We shall continue to persevere in honoring as many of our teachers for their tireless efforts to bring the gift of education to every Filipino student,” said Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña. “The Search has become the ultimate recognition program for our unsung public servants and we look forward to awarding this year’s Outstanding Teachers,” he continued.
This year’s Outstanding Teachers will be conferred with gold medallions. 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 48th anniversary celebration of the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company on September 3, 2010.
Now on its 26th 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. Recently, the Search has been awarded the Grand Anvil, the highest recognition during the 45th Anvil Awards given by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP). Over the years, the Search has become a sought-after award among educators as it earned the prestige of becoming a benchmark of excellence in the teaching profession. To date, the Search has produced 286 outstanding teachers, among them pillars in the academe, who continue to excel in their respective fields
The Metrobank Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group, was established by its chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty in 1979. With the theme “Excel. Engage. Empower.” the Foundation has promoted a culture of excellence among Filipinos through its various programs, such as the Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT), the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE), the Search for The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (TOPS), Country’s Outstanding Policemen in Service (COPS), the Metrobank Math Challenge (MMC), and College Scholarship Program (CSP). The Foundation also engages its partners and awardees in different activities geared towards giving back to the society. Through these initiatives, the Metrobank Foundation empowers its awardees and partners to become better citizens of the community. As part of its contributions to help improve health care services in the country, Dr. Ty donated a two-hectare lot along Diosdado Macapagal Avenue, costing about P1.2 billion, that would be the site of a modern tertiary medical center complex. This new hospital, once completed, will have a 1,000-bed capacity, making it one of the biggest hospitals in the country owned by a not-for-profit organization.
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