THE Values Advocacy Program (VAP) of Fortune Life Insurance Co. is now on its eighth year of promoting “The Value of Hard Work and Discipline” among Filipino teachers and students. Fortune Life, together with the Department of Education and Marylindbert International, will launch the program’s eigth year at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Central Office in Pasig City today, September 12, at 3 p.m.
Along with the launch of the program, the seventh Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua Gintong Parangal Para sa Edukasyon-Guro Award will be given to Hadja Sarah L. Handang, Dr. Rene Rose M. Labasan, Dominic R. Ocampo, Darwin T. Tadifa and Cesar V. Valondo, who have worked diligently in campaigning the program’s advocacies. Nominees for the said award were chosen from teachers, principals and supervisors who manifested and exemplified commitment and dedication to the values of hard work and discipline. Among those who will be recognized and be given trophies and special prizes are the three honorable mention awardees, namely Jerry D. Cruz, Ednalyn E. Fajardo and Jinabelle V. Prieto.
The winners of second Gintong Parangal Para sa Edukasyon Pamumuno includes Dr. Denizon P. Domingo, Dr. Evangeline P. Ladines (Ceso VI), Dr. Joel B. Lopez, Dr. Orlando E. Manuel and Dr. Cecilia E. Valderama. This award acknowledges the achievements of school division superintendents, assistant school division superintendents and administrative officers in the DepEd in areas of positive leadership, hard work and discipline.
DepEd Secretary Leonor M. Briones is guest of honor and keynote speaker. Notable officials from the DepEd and the ALC Group of Companies are expected to join the teacher-awardees and the rest of the VAP supporters in an afternoon of awards and recognition.