Search for outstanding teachers inspires excellence
try’s unsung heroes, because he witnessed how our educators, soldiers, and police officers greatly contribute to our nation’s prosperity,” said Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña.
“Through the recognition of the best among the country’s educators, soldiers, and police officers, we realize that their success is also Metrobank’s success. We take pride in their noble efforts to fulfill the potential of our nation. As we celebrate Metrobank’s golden year, we are grateful for the opportunity to take part in uplifting the Filipino spirit through these very noble professions,” he continued.
Since its establishment in 1979, the Metrobank Foundation has sought to promote and foster the values of excellence and achievement among the people. In its commitment to make a difference in the lives of its chosen stakeholders and contribute to nationbuilding, the programs of the foundation have always endeavored to encourage and reward individuals and organizations to be the best they can be, and in the process, inspire the rest to similarly strive for the highest standards of performance of conduct in their respective professions.
Outstanding Teacher Dr. Catherine Vistro-Yu delivered the response on behalf of the awardees.
“The privilege of sharing the stage with men and women of extraordinary dedication, skill and courage makes this evening even more memorable. While we teachers spend each day helping children read, write and count within the safe confines of our classrooms, you in uniform risk your lives maintaining peace and order in our nation and in our neighborhoods or
‘Your choice of career and the keeping of your vow to be the guardians of our country and our people are an important part of why we can pursue
our different vocations’
protecting people and property, day in and day out.
“Your choice of career and the keeping of your vow to be the guardians of our country and our people are an important part of why we can pursue our different vocations,” said Vistro-Yu, a professor at the Mathematics Department of Ateneo de Manila University. “Gratitude is the very least we can give for your sacrifice and commitment as vanguards of public welfare and safety,” she added.
Dr. Vistro-Yu has been instrumental in the development of mathematics education in the country when she de- veloped two framework documents that set the standards for mathematics curriculum in schools in order to achieve excellence in mathematics. She was also the president and one of the founding members of the Philippine Council of Mathematics Teachers Educators (MathTEd), establishing herself as one of the leading figures in mathematics education in the Philippines.
Her feats in the development of mathematics education earned her the prestigious The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) in 2007.
Since 1986, SOT, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), has been recognizing educators who have dedicated their lives to mentoring the youth through classroom instruction and beyond and by serving as models of excellence in their respective communities. The search has become a sought-after award among educators as it earned the prestige of becoming a benchmark of excellence in the teaching profession.
The winners were conferred with plaques and gold medals for excellence in public service and were also awarded with a combined total cash prize of P10 million for the three searches. The other two searches of Metrobank are the Ten Outstanding Police (TOP) and Country’s Outstanding Policemen (COP).