President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Teachers thank PBBM for ‘Bagong Pilipinas’
VARIOUS teachers from different parts of the country expressed their gratitude over the weekend to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for giving them the platform to be heard and for empathizing with them through the administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign.
Dr. Myra Borja Mangkabung, Schools Division Superintendent of Basilan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), said she felt valued by the simple gestures of
President Marcos when he dedicated the “Konsyerto sa Malacañang” to all teachers.
In her 50 years of teaching, Mangkabung recalled that it was her first time to visit the Malacañang on Sunday and attend a concert specially dedicated to educators.
“We are very happy now na may boses na tayo. Napapakinggan nila ang boses ng mga guro. We lift our Filipino people from poverty. So, maraming salamat, President [Marcos],” Mangkabung said.
Michelle Rubio, Education Innovation Ambassador of Sorsogon, echoed Mangkabung’s sentiments as she emphasized that it was only President Marcos who let them feel appreciated amid all the challenges they are facing brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rubio said the concert for teachers was the President’s way of expressing his concern for all teachers.
Engr. Reynaldo Ramos also emphasized that the “Konsyerto sa Malacañang” was not just a presentation of Filipino talents, but also an effective way for the Marcos administration to show its special concern for educators.
Ramos added that the concert “really boosts” their morale as teachers.
John Edward Atiwag, Master Teacher II of the Jose Panganiban National High School in Camarines Norte, said that they are happy and overwhelmed by how President Marcos is giving importance to their profession.
In his 10 years of teaching, Atiwag emphasized it was the first that a government organized a special event at the Malacañang grounds for teachers in time for the Teachers’ Month celebration.
Jocelyn Edralin Cacho, Executive Assistant III Philippines Postal, also emphasized that the “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign of President Marcos plays an important role in uniting the Filipino people.
Just like Cacho, teacher Eloisa Mangulad Mabborang and the Teachers of Central Mindanao University have also expressed their gratitude to President Marcos and to Vice President Sara Duterte for organizing the concert for teachers.
For her part, Vice President Duterte said they are grateful to President Marcos for giving importance to all teachers as she thanked the organizers of the “Konsyerto sa Malacañang” for a good show. PCO
