It's National Teacher's Month in the Philippines!
National Teacher's month started in 2011-2012 when President Benigno S. Aquino III issued Presidential Proclamation 242, declaring “the period from September 5 to October 5 of every year as National Teachers’ Month.” It was a testament to how far the campaign has come when it first started in 2008.
Br. Armin Luistro F.S.C., then President of De La Salle Philippines together with Metrobank Foundation Inc., President Aniceto “Chito” Sobrepeña were the ones to spearhead the Teachers Month Campaign, influenced by the celebration of World Teachers’ Day on October 5 declared by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1993.
The declaration calls for a nationwide celebration of teachers, primarily to support World Teacher's Day, stimulate and refresh the image of teachers in the Philippines and revitalize the respect for the teaching profession, increase public awareness on the importance of teachers in the community, celebrate the role and service of teachers in guiding future responsible citizens in the form of children and their family, giving strength to the community and locality and building a better nation. This is also a time to call to attention everyone to contribute to the growth and positive development of the profession as well as general widespread support and assistance to education in general and to express sincere gratitude to teachers.
Students and parents alike, this is our time to give acknowledgement to teachers for their support and influence to us, Happy Teacher's Month!
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