Gabay Guro marks 11th year at MOA Arena
In time for National Teacher’s Month, PLDT-Smart Foundation’s education advocacy and flagship program, Gabay Guro, is celebrating its 11th anniversary by bringing together thousands of teachers from all over the country for the Grand Gathering 2018 on Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Organized as the biggest tribute to Filipino teachers, the starstudded event features celebrity performances led by Sharon Cuneta, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Martin Nievera, Jaya, Gabby Concepcion, Randy Santiago and Christian Bautista, among others.
Gabay Guro is also raffling off exciting prizes, including gift certificates, smartphones and gadgets, home appliances, livelihood packages, vehicles and a brand-new house and lot.
“Gabay Guro’s annual Grand Gathering is our big thank you to all our beloved teachers who dedicate their life to the invaluable role of educating our children,” said Gabay Guro chairperson Chaye Cabal-Revilla. “They are our partners in nation-building through education, and we look forward to continuing our mission to support and uplift them as we mark our 11th year.”
Established in 2007, Gabay Guro aims to honor and empower teachers across the country through seven pillars: housing and educational facilities; scholarships; trainings; livelihood programs; broad-banding and computerization; inno- vations; and the Teachers’ Tribute. Since its founding, Gabay Guro has built and donated over 40 classrooms nationwide and provided over 1,300 scholarship grants through its 47 partner schools. Of its scholars, 800 have graduated, with 234 finishing with honors. Over 500 graduates have also passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. Over the years, more than 40,000 educators have also benefited from Gabay Guro’s regular training programs, which include personality development, emotional intelligence, English proficiency, information technology, leadership and creativity, among others. To promote an innovative mindset and unlock opportunities for teachers, school leaders, staff, Gabay Guro also links schools to communities and industries through workshops and interactive seminars. (The event is exclusive to teachers and admission is free. For a chance to secure tickets, teachers may visit Gabay Guro’s official Facebook account at www.facebook.com/ gabayguro and follow its official accounts on Twitter and Instagram at @PLDTGabayGuro for updates.)