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Gabay Guro continues to pay tribute, honor, and appreciate the tireless efforts of Filipino teachers by presenting events that highlight them. This year, Gabay Guro presents a series of back-to-back tribute events which culminate in a dazzling ABS-CBN production that features a constellation of the Philippines’ top-tier singers and performers. Check out the Gabay Guro 2023’s video below.

Titled “Pagpupugay at Pasasalamat Kay Ma’am at Sir,” this star-studded spectacle also offers an array of exciting raffle prizes. Broadcasted live on October 14 at 1 pm from the iconic Dolphy Theater within the ABS-CBN compound, it is still available for viewing on Gabay Guro’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

This event follows the highly successful “Together4Teachers” celebration that took place on October 5 at the Father Saturnino Urios University in Butuan City, Caraga Region, in collaboration with the Department of Education and Vice President Sara Duterte. The kick-off event, which paid homage to over 3,000 teachers, was graced by Senator Imee Marcos and prominently featured Gabay Guro’s artist-advocates, including Ms. Pops Fernandez, Mark Bautista, Jed Madela, Jona, Daryl Ong, Regina, and Ate Gay.

Check out these photos from the media launch of Gabay Guro 2023 with Gabay Guro Chairperson Chaye Cabal-Revilla, hosted by Ogie Diaz, and made more special by the gracious appearance of celebrity volunteers Gabby Concepcion and Albert Martinez.

Eat Bulaga’s BPOP Idol Search contestants also showcased their dancing skills through a special number.

The grand tribute event on October 14 was a musical extravaganza that featured performances by the country’s music, film, and television icons, including Ms. Sharon Cuneta and Ms. Regine Velasquez. They were joined on stage by a lineup of exceptional performers, with Ogie Alcasid, Jona, Klarisse, Bituin Escalante, and other ABS-CBN artists taking the lead. While the physical venue could only accommodate 250 pre-selected teachers, the online broadcast on Gabay Guro’s Facebook page was anticipated to reach millions of viewers nationwide. Registered Grand Gathering attendees, whether they were present at the venue or watching online, had a chance to win exciting prizes, including a Chery Tiggo 2 PRO, up to P500,000 in cash, a Devant TV, gift certificates from Penshoppe and Lyf Hotel, and various packages from esteemed sponsors like 555 Tuna, Relumins, Katinko Oil & Ointment, Aromagicare Magical Aroma, and more.

Gabay Guro expressed its gratitude to United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), a dedicated donor for the past decade, for generously donating a Chery Tiggo as the grand raffle prize. Mr. Rommel L. Sytin, Chairman of UAAGI, underscored the company’s commitment to supporting Gabay Guro’s mission of empowering Filipino teachers and enhancing the education system. Gabay Guro, in its 16th year, was the flagship education program of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF), and PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), in partnership with the PLDT Managers’ Club Inc. The program reaffirmed its dedication to the Department of Education’s goal of improving education in the Philippines.

s. Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chairperson of Gabay Guro, emphasized that last year’s Grand Gathering theme, “Pagpupugay at Pasasalamat kay Ma’am at Sir,” was all about recognizing and expressing gratitude to the devoted teachers who contribute significantly to the country’s development. She believed that teachers deserved respect and acknowledgment for their unwavering commitment to teaching, stating, “We should really stop calling them unsung heroes and, instead, always recognize and respect how they have touched our lives with their unwavering passion to teach.”

MPIC CEO and Gabay Guro Chairperson, Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan, commended the dedication and devotion of teachers and educators in shaping well-educated and enlightened Filipinos. He acknowledged their role in igniting hope and new beginnings for students and assured them of continued support in their journey as educators. He also extended his gratitude to the MPIC, PLDT, and Smart volunteers for their efforts in strengthening the foundations for nation-building.

During its annual Grand Gathering, Gabay Guro seized the opportunity to present its latest initiatives. Through its Digital Innovations pillar, it introduced the Gabay Guro Super App to provide teachers with easier access to online teaching resources and tools. Additionally, Gabay Guro teachers gained affordable access to healthcare anytime, anywhere through the Healthcare mega app, Mwell.

Since 2007, Gabay Guro has empowered teachers across the Philippines through its 8 Key Pillars of Learning. These initiatives aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals (SDG), particularly UN SDG #4 Quality Education. Apart from the Grand Gathering and Regional Teacher Fests, Gabay Guro supported scholars pursuing a degree in education, provided laptops and digital resources to partner schools, donated classrooms, trained teachers, offered livelihood opportunities, launched the Gabay Guro Super App, and partnered with mWell to provide a digital health and wellness app for teachers.

For more information on Gabay Guro and its initiatives, please visit the Gabay Guro website (gabayguro.com) and follow their social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.