Manuel A. Roxas Elementary School - MARES

Davao City (4 September) -- Often unrecognized for their versatility in doing various kind of functions in public service, teachers now get a month-long recognition as Philippines participates in the World Teachers' Day on October 5.

Today, the Department of Education XI launches the Teachers' Month Campaign and will culminate on Occtober 5 in time for the celebration of World Teachers' Day.

"It's time that we recognize our unsung heroes, the most maligned group but the most obedient and devoted workers of the government," said regional director Susana Estigoy.

The campaign is aimed to celebrate the unique role and service of teachers in guiding families, strengthening communities and building the nation.

It also hopes to revitalize the image of teaching as vocation by increasing public awareness.

On October 5 at 10:05 am, all nationwide will take a break from their classroom or school programs. School bells will be sounded as signal for the synchronized World Teachers' Day celebration.

Estigoy urged the students, parents, and the community to be the one to honor the teachers on their special day. Previously, teachers were the ones who prepared the program and intermission numbers to entertain themselves on their special day. This time, the DepEd clearly encouraged the students to exert effort in recognizing their teachers.

Part of the regional activities scheduled for the month-long campaign include the Search for Outstanding Teacher Parent, Search for Outstanding Family of a Teacher-Parent, Teachers Got Talent, medical check-up for teachers, and the "Tiangge para sa mga Guro".

Also part of the activities in the central office during the celebration is the announcement of the Education Secretary about the implementing proposal regarding the K+12 Program in the presence of President Benigno Aquino Sr.

Source: (PIA XI)