Teachers thank PBBM as they find hope in ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ campaign – Presidential Communications Office

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 Palasyo” 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.

“Kaya po ako ay natutuwa po na isa tayo sa mga nakadalo dito at nagkaroon ng konsyerto para sa ating mga kaguruan para maipadama ng ating Pangulo ang kahalagahan naming mga guro,” Rubio added.

Engr. Reynaldo Ramos also emphasized that the “Konsyerto sa Palasyo” 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.

“Having this event inside the Malacañang, it really boosts our morale as a teacher na napapahalagahan ng ating gobyerno ang mga sipag, tiyaga ng mga guro sa Pilipinas,” Ramos said.

“Ito po ‘yung isang masasabi ko na isang ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ kung paano tayo makatulong sa ating bayan o sa ating bansa,” he added.

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