Our teachers do more than just educate students, help them get good grades, and become smarter. They take on many roles inside and outside of the classroom and impart values and advice that their students can carry for the rest of their lives.
Truly, our teachers are the embodiment of dedication and passion to their vocation. Even during the toughest of times (as seen during the covid-19 pandemic), their unwavering commitment to the education of their students remains unparalleled.
What better way to celebrate victories, renew friendships and ties, and show our appreciation than by honoring them with a special program.
This is exactly what happened at the Gabay Guro Grand Gathering last October 15, 2022! With the theme “The Filipino Teacher: Our Pride, Our Purpose, Our Passion,” the one-day event was live streamed on the Gabay Guro Facebook and YouTube pages.
Together with celebrity hosts Ms. Pops Fernandez, Jolina Magdangal, Sam Concepcion, and Dominic Roque, teachers from all over the country were treated to world-class performances from popular and talented guests.
To raise the excitement even more, teachers also had a chance to win special prizes during the event’s raffle when they registered via the Gabay Guro Super App.
Some prizes that were up for grabs included a brand-new Chery Tiggo Pro, P500,000 cash, Sony PS4 Pro, laptops and LTE or prepaid WiFi units, a 43” Devant TV, smartphones, smartwatches, printers, a one-year supply of 555 Tuna and Sardines, mWellness Kits, and more.
See Who Came to Celebrate Our Dear Teachers!
AC Bonifacio, Angela Ken, Sheena Belarmino, Jeremy Glinoga, and Darren Espanto of the iWantTV series “Lyric and Beat” kicked off the show with an upbeat performance that highlighted their youthful energy. They were followed by song renditions from top-caliber performers Nicole Asensio, Aicelle Santos, Jed Madela, and Jett Pangan.
Up next were energetic hip-hop numbers from P-pop boy group Alamat, CLR, Angela Ken, MC Einstein, and Janine Teñoso. OPM legend Basil Valdez and Jason Dy, Jeremy G, Heaven Peralejo, Christian Bautista, Jolina Magdangal, and Martin Nievera then wowed the audience with heartfelt and heart-tugging performances.
The musical extravaganza didn’t stop there as Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos, Neo Rivera, Kayla Rivera, Mark Bautista, Klarisse de Guzman, Erik Santos, and Jona serenaded teachers to sensational duets. Sheena Bellarmino, Fana, Lara Maigue, Janine Berdin, and Elha Nympha then treated everyone to a special Ben & Ben medley featuring some of the band’s greatest hits.
Speaking of greats, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Concert King Martin Nievera, and the Megastar Sharon Cuneta also showcased their vocal prowess by performing some of their beloved songs. The Grand Gathering ended with a performance from OPM diva Kuh Ledesma and acclaimed group The Company, conducted by maestro Louie Ocampo.
Aside from these musical performances, the Gabay Guro Grand Gathering also painted a picture of how the program’s seven pillars paved the way for teachers all over the country to get the resources and assistance they need and deserve.
There were also special messages from students who were able to obtain scholarships under the PLDT Scholarship program, as well as chairman and President of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation and Chairman of PLDT Inc. Mr. Manny Pangilinan, and the Chief of Education and Vice President of the Philippines, Hon. Sara Duterte-Carpio.
Gabay Guro Grand Gathering 2022 was made possible with the help of the following partners: Cherry Auto Philippines, PLDT Home, Smart, Huawei, 555, Devant Philippines, ASCOF Lagundi, and mWell by Metro Pacific.
How Gabay Guro Continues to Enrich Filipino Teachers’ Lives
Gabay Guro, an advocacy of the PLDT-Smart Foundation and the PLDT Managers Club Inc., aims to provide programs designed to hone and improve the welfare of the teachers no matter where they are in the Philippines.
This advocacy strives to help build the nation one teacher at a time, anchored on eight pillars that address the needs and aspirations of teachers and learners in various areas of their lives.
In particular, as the pandemic changed the landscape of learning for both Filipino educators and students, Gabay Guro provided support for these groups. The program helped public schools transition from traditional learning to online and/or hybrid set-ups, and it will continue to do so as flexible and full face-to-face classes have already resumed.
Most importantly, the Gabay Guro program is connected to Goal #4 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG), highlighting the need to ensure quality education for all.
As Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Executive Director, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Chief Risk Officer Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla highlighted during the program, Gabay Guro is also focusing on other UN SDGs to protect Mother Earth and heed the call for climate action.
This is crucial given the Philippines’ vulnerability to the effects of climate change, particularly in the form of stronger typhoons, flooding in areas, and droughts and increased temperatures in certain areas.
To learn more about Gabay Guro and stay updated on its latest events and programs, like and follow this Facebook page today.
