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 January
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If you are planning for a year, sow rice; 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
if you are planning for a decade, plant 28 29 30 31 1 2 3
trees; if you are planning for a lifetime,
educate people.
 Sabrina Ongkiko
This Ateneo graduate originally planned to be a doctor or a nun, hence her choice to take up
BS Biology as her pre-med course. However, it seems that it was not what she was meant to
do when she was invited to be a volunteer teacher. Ongkiko recalled how she broke the news
to her parents of no longer pursuing her med school dreams, after she made a deal with God
of giving herself fully once called into a mission. When she finally began teaching in a public
school in Quezon City, Ongkiko witnessed the daily struggles her students face which pushed
her to become a better teacher.
 The art of teaching is the art of

February assisting discovery.

– Mark Van Doren

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Ma. Christina Medina
This devoted teacher was not blind until
2003 when she suffered a generic eye
condition called Macular Dystrophy. The
damage in her retina cells caused her loss
of vision. Regardless of that step back,
Medina persevered through her profession
and handled Special Education (SpEd) and
regular classes. She identifies her students
through their voice, and makes use of a
Braille seat plan. “I will serve and teach
because it is my calling. My impairment
gave me an opportunity to become a better
teacher. If anything, it has made my vision
clearer,” was Medina’s inspiring message .
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The mediocre teacher tells. The good
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teacher explains. The superior teacher
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demonstrates. The great teacher
inspires.
– William A. Ward
 Randy Halasan
At first, Halasan intended to grab any chance of
reassignment he’ll see when he was sent to teach
in the mountainous part of Davao del Sur. He
thought he could not survive in a place that was
cut off from civilization – no electricity nor signal.
But after seeing his students’ determination to
learn, arriving at school tired and hungry from
their morning travel, he stayed. Now, Halasan is
the head teacher. He was able to improve what
once was a two-room school house became a full-
fledged establishment with nine rooms and eight
teachers under his management. Aside from that,
he also involved himself with the community,
teaching tribesmen the proper way of farming. He
argued that only doing his part within the four
corners of the classroom would not spark a huge
change since his students would still live in hunger
and fatigue.
 Better than a thousand days of diligent

April study is one day with a great teacher.

– Japanese Proverb

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 Jacquelyn Rachel L. Tapdasan
Jacquelyn Rachel L. Tapdasan, Teacher II and District
Alternative Learning System (ALS) Coordinator, has spent
30 long years in nurturing minds, touching hearts, and
transforming the lives of young Filipino learners in the
remotest areas of Naga City, Cebu.
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Let us remember: One book, one pen, 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

one child, and one teacher can change 26 27 28 29 30 31 1

the world.
- Malala Yousafzai
 Rex De Jesus Bibal
Rex De Jesus Bibal, an English teacher in Calamba City Science High
School (CCSHS), conquered the struggles of poverty to champion
academic excellence and serve as an inspiration to Filipino learners.
 A good education can change anyone.

June A good teacher can change everything!

– Unknown

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 Lorena S. Mendoza
Cancer and an Illiteracy Fighter. Amidst various complaints about the changes brought by our sudden shift in
learning delivery, there is one Mrs. Mendoza, a seasoned teacher presently fighting against cancer, giving her best
and trying to be at par with others in terms of use of technology to make sure that learning continues for her
pupils. In times of challenges like this, teachers will always stand up for the learners even if it’s against all odds.
In a path of uncertain destination, teachers will raise the torch to shine an inspiration for everyone.
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impact on our lives and should be 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

honored as heroes.
— Rainn Wilson
 John Carlo Tulinao
In Arizona, a Filipino is getting noticed for his unique way of teaching math, science to
grade schoolers.
“Authentic experiences allow students to effectively learn and understand the
relevance of their academic subjects”, says Antipolo born John Carlo Tulinao.
 Teachers are those who help find

August strengths, wipe away tears, overpower

demons and conquer fears.
- Unknown

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 Elgie Radaza
Hailed as “Philippines’ Woman of Dedication and Most Innovative
Alternative Learning System Teacher of the Year” in the 2023
Dangal ng Lahi Awards, Radaza is an advocate of the
transformative power of education to make a difference in a
student’s life.
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knowledge; it is inspiring change. 29 30 1 2 3 4 5
Learning is more than absorbing facts;
it is acquiring understanding.
—William Arthur Ward
 Dr. Myra Borja Mangkabung
Dr. Myra Borja Mangkabung, the Schools Division Superintendent of Lamitan and a member of the esteemed
Yakan tribe in Basilan, stands tall as a symbol of inspiration and excellence. Recently recognized as one of the
Most Inspiring Teachers of the Philippines by Saceda Youth Lead and conferred the prestigious Professor Ad
Honorem/Vitasta Ambassador Distinction by the Université Henry Dunant, Dr. Mangkabung’s journey is a
testament to the transformative power of educators.
 Teachers have three loves: love of

October learning, love of learners, and the love

of bringing the first two loves together.
–Scott Hayden

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–Joyce Meyer
 Dr. Maredil
Rafael Ambos
Professor at CPU College of
Education was given the Global
Outstanding Teacher Award 2021,
and in the National Level – The
‘Gawad Perlas ng Silangan Para
sa Natatangi at Modelong Guro’
by the Leadership in Education
Academy and Development
(LEAD), Philippines on Friday,
September 18, 2021 at one in the
afternoon through a ceremony via
Zoom and Facebook.
 Gilbert Lagod
DAVAO CITY - An accident 14 years
ago changed the life of Teacher
Gilbert Lagod, but it did not stop him
to pursue his dreams of being able
to help his family. Lagod, 33, is a
senior high school teacher in
Tanglaw National High School in
Braulio E. Dujali town in Davao del
Norte. In an interview with Manila
Bulletin, Lagod, the only son of a
farmer couple in Kapalong town,
shared how he lost his arm in an
accident in 2007.
 The dream begins with a teacher who

December
believes in you, who tugs and pushes and
leads you to the next plateau, sometimes
poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth.
–Dan Rather
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 “Teaching is a very noble profession that
shapes the character, caliber, and future of
an individual.”