Proclamation No. 242




MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES [ PROCLAMATION NO. 242, August 24, 2011 ] DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM 05 SEPTEMBER TO 05 OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS “NATIONAL TEACHERS’ MONTH” WHEREAS, the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated 05 October of every year as “World Teachers’ Day,” which is a day to celebrate the central role that teachers play in guiding the children, youth and adults through the life-long learning process; WHEREAS, there is a need to generate widespread awareness and support for World Teachers’ Day here in the Philippines; WHEREAS, it is essential to revitalize the image of teaching as a vocation by increasing public awareness on the value of teachers in Philippine society and national development; WHEREAS, the occasion can be used to celebrate the unique role and service that teachers play in guiding families, strengthening communities, and building the nation; WHEREAS, to contribute to the growth and development of the teaching profession in the country as well as to publicly express appreciation to teachers, both active and retired, a Teachers’ Month Campaign (TMC) was conceived in July 2008 by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), De la Salle Philippines (DSLP), Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), and Campaigns Social Response (CSR), with the special participation of the Department of Education (DepEd) and the support of key business institutions; WHEREAS, owing to its success, the Campaign has generated more support from government, private companies, and major organizations in 2009 and 2010; and WHEREAS, Presidential Proclamation No. 41 (s. 2010) declared the first Friday of September to 05 October 2010 as National Teachers’ Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the period from 05 September to 05 October of every year as “National Teachers’ Month.” In this regard, and as recommended by the TMC Steering Committee, I also endorse the recitation of the National Prayer for Teachers (Annex A) during the same period. Accordingly, all concerned departments, agencies and instrumentalities of the national government, the various local government units, the private sector and the public at large are hereby enjoined to actively participate and support activities and programs for the celebration thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed. DONE, in the City of Manila, this 24th day of August, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Eleven. (Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III By authority of the President: (Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA JR. Executive Secretary ANNEX A A PRAYER FOR TEACHERS Giver of All Wisdom and Greatest of all Teachers, Look upon our teachers with love Grant them the resolve To nurture our eager minds And to never give up on us who fall behind Bless their hearts For they rejoice when we succeed And encourage us when we fail Endow them with gentle patience For the path of learning is never easy Kindle a spirit of passion in them It is the flame that ignites the love of learning in us Help them see the potential in each student Their belief in us means much more than the grade we make Instill in them a commitment to keep on learning It shows us to not fear new knowledge and experiences Inspire them to touch the future They influence how big a dream we dream for ourselves Bless our teachers who have come before For their work endures to this day Let the light of Your example shine upon all teachers: To build up with their words To love with their mind To share with their heart Amen. PANALANGIN PARA SA MGA GURO Tagapagkaloob ng Lahat ng Kaalaman at Guro ng mga guro Bigyan po Ninyo ng pagkalinga ang aming mga guro Biyayaan Ninyo sila ng kahandaang Linangin ang aming murang isipan At huwag magsawa kapag ‘di makahabol ang turuan Pagpalain nawa ang kanilang mga pusong Nagdiriwang sa tuwing kami’y nagwawagi, At nag-aalo sa tuwing kami’y nadadaig Pagkalooban Ninyo sila ng mahinahong pagtitiyaga Sapagkat ang landas ng kaalaman ay hindi madali Pagningasin Ninyo sa kanila ang maapoy na diwang Nagpapaliyab sa kagustuhan naming matuto Tulungan Ninyo silang makita ang galing sa bawat mag-aaral Wala sa marka ang halaga kundi sa pananalig nila Ikintal Ninyo sa kanila ang walang pagkauhaw sa karunungan At bagong kaalaman at karanasan ay ‘di dapat katakutan Turuna po Ninyo silang masgilang abutin ang alapaap Kasinsigla at kasintayog ng sarili naming pangarap Pagpalain po Ninyo ang mga gurong nauna sa amin Ang nagawa nila ay napapakinabangan pa rin Tanglawan po ng Inyong mabuting halimbawa ang kaguruan Upang makapagtayo sila sa pamamagitan ng kanilang pangungusap Uapng makapagmahal sila sa pamamagitan ng kanilang isipan Upang makapagbahagi sila sa pamamagitan ng kanilang puso Siya nawa The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation