Leganean Secondary Educator make it as regional finalists in Metrobank tilt

Four elementary and three secondary teachers from Western Visayas are among the 40 regional finalists in this year’s Metrobank Foundation Search for Outstanding Teachers (SOT).

For the elementary level, they are: Mrs. Milagros J. Derayo of Don Alfonso E. Espiritu Memorial School in Dao, Capiz; Mrs. Lucia B. Taytayon of Ivisan Elementary School in Ivisan, Capiz; Mr. Jonathan C. Glorial of West Visayas State University Integrated Laboratory School in Iloilo City; and Ms. Jocelyn E. Hedriana of President Manuel A. Roxas Memorial School South in Roxas City.

On the other hand, those who qualified in the secondary level are: Mr. Zoilo J. Pinongcos, Jr. of Leganes National High School in Leganes, Iloilo; Dr. Evelyn B. Cercado of Congressman Ramon A. Arnaldo High School in Roxas City; and Ms. Shena Faith M. Ganela of Philippine Science High School-Western Visayas in Iloilo City.

Out of the 173 nominations generated nationwide, 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 board 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.

“Out of the equally qualified and deserving candidates who were nominated across the country, we are proud to present the 40 regional finalists who stood out for their dedication to the highest standards of professionalism, competence, integrity, and their commitment to go beyond the four walls of the classroom through projects concerning their respective communities,” said Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña.

Now on its 25thyear, 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.

For a complete list of this year’s Regional Finalists, please visit the Metrobank Foundation website at: www.MBFoundation.org.ph.

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Leganean Educator as finalists in 2009 search for outstanding teachers

Metrobank Foundation, Inc. proudly announces the provincial finalists for the 2009 Search for Outstanding Teachers.

One Leganean and five Ilonggo educators made it as provincial finalists for this year. They are Mr. Zoilo J. Pinongcos, Jr. of Leganes National High School in Iloilo; Mr. Jonathan C. Glorial of West Visayas State University Integrated Laboratory School in Iloilo City; Mr. Angelo G. Tanoy of Iloilo Central Elementary School in Iloilo City; Mrs. Ana J. Toledo of Iloilo City National High School in Iloilo City; Ms. Shena Faith M. Ganela of Philippine Science High School-Western Visayas in Iloilo City; and Prof. Ruben M. Gamala of the University of the Philippines Visayas in Iloilo City.

Other provincial finalists from Western Visayas are Mrs. Milagros J. Derayo of Don Alfonso E. Espiritu Memorial School in Dao, Capiz; Mrs. Lucia B. Taytayon of Ivisan Elementary School in Ivisan, Capiz; Ms. Jocelyn E. Hedriana of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas Memorial School South, in Roxas City; Mrs. Hildegarda R. Tongcua of Banga Elementary School, in Banga, Aklan; Dr. Evelyn B. Cercado of Congressman Ramon A. Arnaldo High School in Roxas City; and Mrs. Marian M. Eusoya of University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, in Bacolod City.

All provincial finalists are required to submit supporting documents which highlight their outstanding qualities and competencies as educators as well as their involvements in their respective communities.

Ninety-nine provincial finalists were chosen from a total of 173 nominees nationwide in the elementary, secondary and higher education categories. From these provincial finalists, only 40 will be declared regional finalists, which will be further trimmed down to 20 national finalists. It is from these national finalists that the 10 awardees for the 2009 Search for Outstanding Teachers will be determined.

“The Search for Outstanding Teachers is one of the ways in which Metrobank Foundation advocates education,” said Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto Sobrepeña. “Through this search, we aim to provide models of excellence who can inspire teachers all over the country to be the best in their profession. We are now looking forward to honor the ten best educators in the country today,” he continued.

For 25 years, the Search for Outstanding Teachers has been honoring 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 effective educational leadership.

For a complete list of this year’s Provincial Finalists, please visit www.MBfoundation.org.ph.

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