Philippines. Conference des
Enseignants Catholiques de Philippines ( CTGP) le 13 de Septembre,
2018, Universite de Santo Tomas, Manille.
The CTGP Conference Panel of Reactors was composed of Dean Clotilde Arcangel, Dr.Dakila Espiritu,Ms. Marietta Caballero, andRetired School Supervisor Petronila Garcia.
The National Conference of the Catholic
Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines (CTGP) was held on September 13, 2018 at
the Dean Lourdes Custodio Hall, UST College of Education.
It
commenced with a Holy Mass at 9:00 am., presided over by the CTGP Ecclesiastical
Moderator, Rev. Fr. Maximo Gatela, OP. He underscored the vital role of
teachers in helping shape the vision and future of students through sheer
sacrifice in upholding competence, quality education, and
Christ-centred compassion.
Dr. Evelyn Songco, CTGP Vice-President, gave
the Opening Remarks at the Conference proper.
Dr.
Marielyn Quintana, CTGP National Secretary, gave a slide presentation on
the Catholic Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines, and introduced the
Keynote Speaker.
Dr. Pilar Romero, Dean of the College of
Education, University of Santo Tomas (UST), delivered the Keynote Address
on the theme, “ Challenges of the Teachers in the New Curriculum “.
The
participants were teachers and professors from private and public
schools. The Dean of the UST College of Fine Arts and Design, Dr.
Christie Que, as well as the Education Program Supervisor of the Schools
Division of Quezon City, Ms. Marietta Caballero, graced the Conference.
Rev. Fr. Maximo Gatela, OP, awarded the
Certificates of Appreciation and Certificates of Participation to
members/ participants.
He was
assisted by Dr. Belén L. Tangco, OP, CTGP President, who delivered the
Closing Address. She thanked everyone for gracious
participation, especially the UST Institute of Religion for great support.
She conveyed words of thanks to the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Pilar
Romero, and the College of Education Regent, Rev. Fr. Winston Cabading,
OP. for their generous accommodation.
The next Conference to be held in February 2019
will be Keynoted by Prof. Dr. Clarita Carillo, former
Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, UST and currently Assistant to the Rector for
Planning & Quality Management.
