PLDT-Smart pays tribute to teachers

MANILA, Philippines - On Oct. 10, PLDT and Smart Foundation’s Gabay Guro Program holds a grand celebration of the National Teachers’ Day.

The program supports and uplifts the professional development of teachers through scholarship grants, English proficiency and computer literacy trainings. PLDT, this year’s recipient of the Philippine Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Employer of the Year award, through this endeavor goes side by side with the Department of Education’s commitment to improve the quality of education in the country. It is PLDT’s way of giving back and giving more to those who give unconditionally.

From a small beginning of just having 15 scholars in PNU, the Gabay Guro Program has grown into having over 100 scholars nationwide. The scholars include the best from various state universities.

For its second year, the PLDT-Smart Foundation with the Managers’ Club Incorporated (PLDT MCI) and its supportive partners again commemorate teachers’ unflinching dedication and hard work through the Gabay Guro Teacher’s Day on Oct. 10. Chaye Cabal, PLDT finance head and spokesperson of the Gabay Guro Program said selected teachers/partners from different provinces will be flown in to Manila to enjoy special treatment and attend various special PLDT-conducted seminars and activities tomorrow, Oct. 7.

This year, PLDT continues to change lives as it gives scholarships to deserving students, and to open partnerships with LGUs, government institutions and other non-government organizations to continue helping our public school teachers. Plans include housing projects for teachers, micro-financing and other livelihood projects to augment the teachers’ income.

For details, log on to www.gabayguro.com.

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