DepEd celebrates national teachers’ month
The Department of Education (DepEd) will celebrate the National Teacher’s Month (NTM) from September 5 to October 5, 2020 with the theme “Gurong Filipino Para sa Batang Filipino.”
The National Teachers’ Day and World Teachers’ Day will be observed on October 5 in the different areas of the country.
The celebrations are pursuant to Presidential Proclamation no. 242 titled “Declaring the Period from September 5 to October 5 of Every Year as National Teachers’ Month”, as well as Republic Act no. 10743 titled “An Act Declaring the Fifth Day of October of Every year as the National Teachers’ Day and its Implementing Rules and Regulation”, and the designation of the World Teachers’ Day every 5th of October by the United Nations Education and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO).
Based on DepEd Memorandum no. 063, s. 2020, signed by secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, the celebrations aim 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 for teaching as a vocation by increasing public awareness on the value of teachers in the Philippine society.
Also, the celebration is 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.
Sec. Briones enjoins all public and private elementary and secondary schools, including schools district offices, schools division offices and regional offices to follow the synchronized programs, projects and activities.
On October 10, 2020, a virtual celebration, including the recitation of A Prayer for Teachers or Panalangin para sa mga Guro shall be observed. ###
