SDOI P'sinan Lauds Teachers and Personnel's Exemplary Performance

"Teaching is not just a profession but a way of life. Teachers are branded as unsung heroes. We are the men and women with incomparable perseverance and commitment that benefit not only the school children but the community as well. We deserve a grand celebration for the special role we play on the lives of our children."

Thus said, Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent during the opening program of Araw ng Parangal at Pasasalamat today at the Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan.

The aim of giving the award is to recognize teachers, personnel as well as stakeholders who showed invaluable service and commitment to uphold the vision and mission of the organization.

KUDOS! OIC RD Aquino commends the

awardees in the Araw ng Parangal at

Pasasalamat 2019.

Dr. Tolentino G. Aquino, OIC, Office of the Regional Director of Region I keynoted the occasion. In his speech, he commended the teachers for choosing to be a teacher and for staying in the teaching profession to provide quality education. He even reiterated, "It is difficult to become a teacher but it is even difficult to become an accomplished teacher."

Meanwhile, Hon. Amado I. Espino, III, Provincial Governor of Pangasinan and this year's guest of honor and speaker, expressed his all out support to the education sector. He also sought the assistance of teachers to help him and the provincial government to guide and be watchful of our youth today.

LET'S BE VIGILANT! Guest Speaker

Gov. Amado "Pogi" I. Espino, III, enjoins

teachers to be vigilant about protecting

and guiding the kids of today.

Espino said, "Bantayan po nating mabuti ang ating mga kabataan ngayon. You are the second mothers and fathers of our school children. No one compares to what you are doing. Dagdagan po sana ninyo ang inyong sakrispisyo at samahan kami sa paggabay sa ating mga kabataan."

The Araw ng Parangal at Pasasalamat honored teachers and personnel and its stakeholders from the provincial and local government units under the Program on Awards & Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE).

The PRAISE awards is one of the main events in the week-long Division World Teachers' Day Celebration. (by:Rujealyn R. Cancino/ photos by: Jessie Campit)