TACLOBAN CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Education (DepEd) hosted the Mid-Month Celebration of National Teachers’ Month for the Visayas Cluster at the Tacloban City Convention Center on Saturday, September 19, 2026, honoring the dedication, sacrifices, and contributions of educators to basic education.
Delegation and Regional Participation
The gathering assembled over a thousand public school teachers and education officials from across the Visayas regions:
Regional Attendance: A total of 820 teachers representing Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) attended the face-to-face gathering in Tacloban City.
Inter-Regional Representation: Around 400 teachers from Western Visayas (Region VI), Central Visayas (Region VII), and the Negros Island Region (Region XVIII) joined the cluster celebration.
Executive Directive: DepEd Region VIII Regional Director Salustiano Jimenez emphasized that the event serves as a dedicated platform to recognize teachers' vital role in shaping national development through education.
Event Highlights and Educator Recognition
The program featured tribute performances, wellness activities, and sponsor-led giveaways for the participating educators:
Raffle and Resource Distribution: Participating teachers received raffle prizes provided by partner sponsors, including pens and mugs, desktop printers, digital tablets, cash gift certificates ranging from ₱500 to ₱2,000, and comprehensive physical education packages for local public schools.
National Teachers' Month Commitment: The event forms part of DepEd's broader month-long campaign to highlight teacher welfare, professional recognition, and community support across all school divisions nationwide.
