DepEd celebrates National Teachers’ Day, World Teachers’ Day
By: Cherryl P. Dela Peña
BUTUAN CITY – With the theme “Gurong Pilipino: Kaakbay sa Progreso,” the Department of Education (DepEd) will celebrate the National Teachers’ Month (NTM) from September 5 to October 5, 2017, which is also the National Teachers’ Day (NTD) and World Teachers’ Day (WTD).
The celebration is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 242 entitles Declaring the Period September 5 to October 5 Every Year as National Teachers’ Month, as well as Republic Act No. 10743 entitled An Act Declaring the Fifth Day of October of Every Year as the National Teachers’ Day, and the designation of the World Teacher’ Day every 5th of October by the United Nations Education and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO).
The celebrations aimed to honor those who are in the teaching profession; acknowledge and give emphasis on the crucial role, loyal service, and dedicated commitment of teachers in developing globally-minded citizens, nurturing families, strengthening communities, and building the nation; and revitalize the image of and respect of teachers as a vocation by increasing public awareness on the value of teachers in the Philippine society.
Also, the celebration is also an opportunity in building the image of teaching as an attractive and fulfilling profession; generate widespread support and assistance for teachers; and express gratitude for the positive influences of teachers on Filipino learners.
During the celebration, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, including district schools division and regional offices are enjoined to follow the synchronized programs, projects and activities.
On October 5, 2017 school-based celebrations, including the recitation of A Prayer for Teachers or Panalangin sa mga Guro shall be observed. (DepEd Butuan City Division)
