Gabay Guro is hosting a back-to-back teachers tribute this year, bringing together the country's world-class singers and performers on one stage.
Gabay Guro 2023, titled "Pagpupugay at Pasasalamat Kay Ma'am at Sir," features celebrities such as superstar Sharon Cuneta and Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez, OPM idols Ogie Alcasid, Jona, Klarisse, Bituin Escalante and other ABS-CBN artists, and huge raffle prizes on Oct. 14, 1 pm from the famous Dolphy Theater inside the ABS-CBN Compound, it will also be broadcast live on Gabay Guro's Facebook page and YouTube channel. All registered Grand Gathering attendees, on-site or online, will also have the chance to win exciting prizes, including a brand-new car, cash prizes, and product giveaways. Products.
This follows the highly successful Teachers' Day celebration called "Together4Teachers," held last October 5 at Father Saturnino Urios University in Butuan City, Caraga Region, in partnership with the Department of Education and Vice President Sara Duterte.
This Gabay Guro kick-off event, honoring more than 3,000 teachers, was graced by Senator Imee Marcos and led by Gabay Guro artist-advocates Ms. Pops Fernandez, Mark Bautista, Jed Madela, Jona, Daryl Ong, Regina and Ate Gay.
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), Gabay Guro's partner for the last ten years, has generously donated a Chery Tiggo as a grand raffle prize for the Grand Gathering in the past years. Chairman Mr. Rommel L. Sytin is proud to express his sincere gratitude to all the dedicated and hardworking teachers in the country. "For more than a decade, UAAGI has supported Gabay Guro in advocating for the empowerment of Filipino teachers and improving our education system. We are committed to expanding our support and will continue to work with Gabay Guro to benefit our beloved teachers," said Mr. Sytin.
Gabay Guro, now in its 16th year, is the flagship educational program of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) and PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) in partnership with PLDT Managers' Club Inc . Gabay Guro reaffirmed its commitment to the Department of Education to help improve the lives of teachers so they can continue to focus on what matters most: honing their skills and fueling their passion for higher quality education in the Philippines.
Gabay Guro Chairperson, Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla, shared that the theme of this year's Grand Gathering – "Pagpupugay to Pasasalamat kay Ma'am at Sir" – is all about honoring and thanking our beloved teachers for their continued service and sacrifices for the benefit of our Filipino youth. "Our theme properly recognizes and respects our teachers for their contributions towards nation-building," she said. She added: "We should stop calling them unsung heroes and instead always recognize and respect how they touch our lives with their unwavering passion for teaching. The Gabay Guro Grand Gathering is our sincere gesture of gratitude to all of our teachers, and we hope that they look forward to this annual event as much as we enjoy organizing and bringing it to them.
MPIC CEO and Gabay Guro Chairperson Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan, or MVP, extends his congratulations to our teachers on National Teachers Month and commends the commitment and devotion of our teachers in creating a country of well-educated and enlightened Filipinos. "Our teachers and educators give hope and ignite a new beginning for our students. We thank them for all they do and assure them that we are with them in their journey as educators. Together, we shall all rise as a better, greater, and stronger Philippines." MVP also salutes the team of MPIC, PLDT, and Smart volunteers who put in their time and resources for the betterment of Gabay Guro's various projects. "You give back to our teachers, who give so much of themselves," he says, "And it is in these sacrifices that we can strengthen our foundations for nation-building."
Gabay Guro takes the opportunity to present its latest initiatives to its audience of teachers during its annual Grand Gathering. Through its Digital Innovations pillar, it introduced the Gabay Guro Super App to help teachers gain more accessible access to online teaching resources and tools. Gabay Guro teachers will now have affordable access to healthcare anytime, anywhere with the Healthcare mega app, Mwell. It's a fitting gift of wellness for teachers with its holistic wellness support to carry out their day-to-day responsibilities.
Since 2007, Gabay Guro has been empowering teachers nationwide through its 8 Key Pillars of Learning, all identified to reinforce PLDT and Smart's commitment to the United Nations' Sustainability Development Goals (SDG), particularly UN SDG #4 Quality Education.
Aside from hosting the annual Grand Gathering and Regional Teacherfests through the Teachers' Tribute pillar, Gabay Guro also supports teachers through:
Scholarships -Gabay Guro has also proudly supported more than 3,000 scholars pursuing a degree in education.
Connectivity and Computerization: Gabay Guro has provided more than a thousand laptops, digital accessories, and broadband connectivity to over 70 partner schools in 29 municipalities.
Classroom Donations: Gabay Guro has donated 55 double classrooms to 21 beneficiary cities and municipalities.
Teachers' Training: Gabay Guro has trained over 50,000 teachers through face-to-face seminar workshops in almost 100 localities nationwide.
Livelihood - Given over 5,000 teachers access to various livelihood and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Digital Innovations: Launched the Gabay Guro Super App, which more than 100,000 teachers have downloaded nationwide.
Health and Wellness: Gabay Guro has partnered with mWell to make the country's first fully integrated digital health and wellness app readily available for teachers.
For more information on Gabay Guro and its initiatives, visit, like, and follow the Gabay Guro website (gabayguro.com), Facebook page (facebook.com/gabayguro), and IG and Twitter accounts.
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