The Philippines began its celebration of the National Teachers Month (NTM) last September 5. It will run until October 5, which had been declared by the United Nations as World Teachers Day.
This annual tradition was started in 2011 as mandated by President Benigno Aquino III’s Proclamation 242. In connection to this, the Department of Education has released Memorandum #99-2015 as a guide for school divisions all over the country (a copy of which can be read below). DepEd is once more using the theme “My teacher, my hero” and the social media hashtag #ThankYouTeacher.
This year’s celebration aims to achieve the following objectives:
National Teachers Month will run from September 5 to October 5 2015 (Photo credits: DepEd)
a. honor those who are in the teaching profession;
b. acknowledge and give emphasis on the crucial role, loyal service, and dedicated commitment of teachers in developing globally-minded citizens, nurturing families, strengthening communities, and building the nation;
c. revitalize the image of and respect for teaching as a vocation by increasing public awareness on the value of teachers in the Philippine society;
d. take the occasion as an opportunity in building the image of teaching as an attractive and fulfilling profession;
e. generate widespread support and assistance for teachers; and
f. express gratitude for the positive influences of teachers on Filipino learners
The Filipino Scribe (TFS) is managed by Mark Pere Madrona, a multi-awarded writer and licensed professional teacher from the Philippines.
Mr. Madrona earned his master’s degree in history from the University of the Philippines-Diliman last 2020. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in journalism cum laude from the same university back in 2010. His area of interests includes Philippine journalism, history, and politics as well as social media.
Know more about him here: https://www.filipinoscribe.com/about/.
The Filipino Scribe (TFS) is managed by Mark Pere Madrona, a multi-awarded writer and licensed professional teacher from the Philippines.
Mr. Madrona earned his master’s degree in history from the University of the Philippines-Diliman last 2020. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in journalism cum laude from the same university back in 2010. His area of interests includes Philippine journalism, history, and politics as well as social media.
Know more about him here: https://www.filipinoscribe.com/about/.
