The Department of Education (DepEd) concluded the grand festivities for the 2024 National Teachers’ Month (NTM) on Thursday, Oct. 3, honoring the vital role educators play in shaping the nation.
With the theme “Together4Teachers,” the celebration showcased the unwavering dedication of Filipino educators and highlighted their crucial contribution to nation-building.
“Always remember the significant role our teachers play in the progress of our nation. We count on you to continue prioritizing the welfare of our students,” DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said.
The culminating event for this year’s National Teachers’ Day was attended by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.
During his 2024 State of the Nation Address, President Marcos acknowledged the vital role teachers had in the country’s educational recovery.
Also present at the celebration were Speaker Martin Romualdez, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, and NTM Coordinating Council chairperson and Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto Sobrepeña.
The event featured a full day of activities, including raffle draws and performances by various artists and celebrities.
It attracted approximately 10,000 participants, including public school teachers, education stakeholders, DepEd officials, and local government representatives from across the country.
The National Teachers’ Day celebration, hosted by DepEd-NCR and co-led by DepEd’s External Partnerships Service, is in accordance with Republic Act No. 10743, which officially designates Oct. 5 of each year as National Teachers’ Day.