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| GABAY GURO sponsors with chair CHAYE CABAL REVILLA (extreme left) |
GABAY GURO is a commendable flagship advocacy program of the PLDT-Smart Foundation with Chaye Cabal Revilla as the chair person. Their aim is building the nation one teacher at a time and their mission is to provide programs that are anchored on their 7 Core Pillars designed to hone and improve the welfare of Filipino teachers nationwide.
Teachers all over the country are honored for their passion and service by the Gabay Guro Program. The Teachers’ Tribute pillar aims to give thanks to our dear teachers for all the things they have done for us. From the annual Grand Gathering at MOA Arena to the Tribute Card, they hope to touch the lives of those who have changed ours by giving back to those who have given us so much.
Teachers endure poor teaching conditions, lack of classroom and basic facilities, low pay and benefits, and other problems, in order to teach us everything they know. They have shown us not only brilliance of minds, but kindness of hearts full of love, and unwavering passion to teach. For this, they merit more than verbal gesture of thanks; they deserve something special and tangible.
The teachers are given the Gabay Guro Tribute Card distributed during trainings and events which allows them to get freebies from several teacher-friendly establishments.
Gabay Guro now celebrates its 12th anniversary with their annual Grand Gathering at the MOA Arena on September 22. 20,000 teachers from all over the country are expected to attend this special tribute to them where top celebrities will perform to entertain them in a special show.
This includes Aegis, Angeline Quinto, Christian Bautista, Eat Bulaga’s BakClash Divas and Broadway Boys, Edward Barbers, Gabby Concepcion, Erik Santos, Darren Espanto, Ian Veneracion, Jaya, Jay-R, Jason Dy, Jed Madela, Jona, K Brosas, Klarisse de Guzman, Kuh Ledesma, Kyla, Martin Nievera, Maymay Entrata, Moira de la Torres, Piolo Pascual, Pops Fernandez, Regine Velasquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Zephanie Dimaranan, as hosted by Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Dimples Romana.
Teachers will also get the chance to win big prizes from Gabay Guro’s partners. There will be 100 winners of Accident Insurance Policies for one year from Inlife Sheroes, gift certificates from Don Henrico’s Fitness First, Jollibee and Penshoppe, gift packs from Colgate and Palmolive, Pilipinas Alibaba and Unilab Consumer Health, gadgets and subscriptions from PLDT Homes, Smart, Sun and TNT, free travel from First United Travel Inc. and Las Casas de Acuzar, tickets to Enchanted Kingdom, cash vouchers from Aveda, Shopee and Lazada, TV sets by Devant, livelihood packages from Reyes Haircutters, motorcycle from Motorlandia, a Gratour van from Foton, cash prizes from PLDT Smart, Pecci and Telescoop, and a brand new house and lot as major grand prize.
Admission is free, just get your tickets from your local DepEd unit. You can also visit their official Facebook page, Twitter and INstagram accounts @PLDTGabayGuro for updates.
Gabay Guro also holds Teachers’ Tribute in different provinces in the country through Teachersfest where more teachers from remote are able to enjoy the fun and entertainment like in Cauayan, Isabela; Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Butuan, Bataan, Bulacan, Navotas and Davao. Over the years, more than 60,000 educators have benefitted from Gabay Guro’s various training programs.
No wonder Gabay Guro has received all sorts of honors from various award-giving bodies here and abroad. They truly deserve for their efforts to uplift the lot of underpaid but overworked teachers.
"Gabay Guro's annual Grand Gathering is our big 'Thank You' to all our beloved teachers who dedicate their life to the invaluable role of educating our children," says Gabay Guro Chairperson Chaye Cabal-Revilla. "They are our partners in nation-building through education, and we look forward to continuing our mission to support and uplift them as we mark our 11th year.”
Established in 2007, Gabay Guro aims to honor and empower teachers across the country through seven pillars: housing and educational facilities; scholarships; trainings; livelihood programs; broadbanding and computerization; innovations; and the Teachers’ Tribute.
Since its founding, Gabay Guro has built and donated over 40 classrooms nationwide and provided over 1,300 scholarship grants through its 47 partner schools. Of its scholars, 800 have graduated, with 234 finishing with honors. Over 500 graduates have also passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers.
Over the years, more than 40,000 educators have also benefited from Gabay Guro's regular training programs, which include personality development, emotional intelligence, English proficiency, information technology, leadership, and creativity, among others. To promote an innovative mindset and unlock opportunities for teachers, school leaders, staff, Gabay Guro also links schools to communities and industries through workshops and interactive seminars.
Over the years, Gabay Guro has teamed up with various organizations, including companies within the PLDT Group, to improve the quality of life of teachers and their families by launching livelihood programs for teachers. For more information, please visit the Gabay Guro’s official website at www.gabayguro.com and follow the organization's official Twitter and Instagram accounts at @PLDTGabayGuro.
