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Us For Others
In retrospect

Building Teacher Leaders

In a convention held in October 1997, past winners of the Search organized 1998
themselves into the Metrobank Foundation Network of Outstanding Teach-
ers and Educators (NOTED) to partner with the Metrobank Foundation and oth- The Metrobank Foundation Network of
er like-minded organizations in the promotion of a culture of excellence in Outstanding Teachers and Educators
teaching and implement projects for the enhancement of education in the (NOTED), Inc. was duly registered by the Se-
country. The first batch of NOTED Officers was elected led by Dr. Araceli M. Vil- curities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with
lamin as president (1997 – 2004). the issuance of the Certificate of Incorpora-
tion dated August 5, 1998.
1997

2000 A Metrobank-NOTED-DECS Teacher Training
Outreach Program was implemented starting
The Task Force Project Us For Others or UFO was 2001. It has the following objectives:
organized. Project UFO aims to pursue initiatives
that would advance the positive influence of outstanding  Continually validate the teaching modules pro-
teachers on the quality of work of the country’s popula- duced by NOTED
tion of teachers and consequently lead to the effective-
ness of the whole educational system.  Conduct training workshops on teaching Eng-
lish, Reading, Science, Mathematics, Critical/
NOTED developed modules in four (4) specific key Creative Thinking
result areas: Communication Arts (Language and
Reading), Science and Technology, Mathematics, Adjunct  Provide avenues and opportunities for
Areas of Concern (Values Education, Developing Critical Metrobank Awardees to demonstrate teaching
Thinking, Developing Creative Thinking, Art of Question- skills and competencies
ing and Responding Techniques and Test Construction)
 Motivate classroom teachers to aim for excel-
lence in teaching

2001

The NOTED-NCR Chapter was organized. 2003

As part of Project UFO, roadshows dubbed as “Formula Conduct of a “Formula for Excellence: A Roadshow” and Ex-
for Excellence” were piloted in Marikina City. Other cellence in Teaching: Lecture Demonstrations for Teachers
roadshows were conducted in Tacloban City, Lucena City, of Silangan Elementary School Annex last March 15, 2003, in
Agusan del Sur, and Taguig City in succeeding years. support to the Adopt-a-School Project of the League of Corpo-
rate Foundations, Inc. Committee on Education
2002

he book “Ten Outstanding Filipino Teachers” written 2005

Tby Dr. Queena Lee-Chua and published by MBFI was The NOTED Officers and Committee Chairs
held a Visioning and Planning Workshop on 5
launched during the Convention. February 2005. The NOTED vision, mission and
goals were formulated.
The 2nd NOTED Convention was held with the theme
“Meeting Future Challenges through Expanding The NOTED Officers and Committee Chairs held a
Paradigms in Education.” The second batch of NOTED Visioning and Planning Workshop on 5 February
officers was elected with Dr. Evelina M. Vicencio as presi- 2005. The NOTED vision, mission and goals were
dent (2004 – 2006). formulated.

NOTED published the 1st volume of Lessons: The NOTED Newsletter made its debut with Dr.
Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teachers Yumul as editor.
share stories of hope, success, and inspiration with Dr.
Jaime An Lim as editor.

2004

Upon NOTED’s request, the Department of
Education issued Memorandum No. 260 dated 07
September 2005 encouraging all public and private
schools in the whole country to observe the World
Teachers’ Day on October 5 of every year.

NOTED flyer/brochure was developed by Mrs. Josephine M.
Calamlam and Dr. Josefina A. Tuazon. NOTED calendar 2006
was developed by Mrs.Calamlam.

NOTED mounted the first-ever National Tri-Level Conference of
Teachers and Educators with the theme “Excellence in Educa-
tion Tomorrow: A Commitment and a Responsibility Today” with Dr.
Graciano P. Yumul as Conference Chair.

NOTED published Lessons 2: Metrobank Foundation Outstanding
Teachers share stories of hope, success, and inspiration, again
edited by Dr. Jaime An Lim.

2006 2007

NOTED worked for the proclamation by the Department of NOTED implemented a Com-
Education of World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2006. A munication Skills Enhance-
memo was issued by DepEd. ment Training Program dubbed
as Project COMSET, which in-
NOTED held its annual convention and elected the 3rd batch of volves a 42-hour training for pub-
NOTED National Officers and Officers of local chapters. Elected lic elementary and high school
president was Dr. Teresita P. Pedrajas. teachers to enhance their oral,
reading and written communica-
tion skills in English and further
improve their capability in teach-
ing the subject. The project was
implemented in Manila, Taguig
City, and Quezon City.

OTED held its 6th annual National Convention on October 22, NOTED held its 7th annual National Convention last Sep-
tember 5, 2009 with the theme “Teachers’ Social Re-
N2008 with the theme “One with Earth Mother, One with Each sponsibility in a Civil Society.”

Other.” 2009

NOTED signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Metrobank NOTED conducted a Lecture Caravan: Sharing
Foundation for the conduct of a research project titled “An Eval- Best Teaching Practices in the different disciplines last
uation of the Impact of the Search for Outstanding Teachers” with Dr. October 10, 2009 at the University of Makati as NOTED's
Milagros Ibe as principal investigator. way of honoring teachers on World Teacher's Day

NOTED mounted the 2nd National Tri-Level Conference of Teachers NOTED conducted a campaign in the following schools
and Educators with the theme “Saving Our Environment for graduating high school students to encourage
Through Education: The Ultimate Challenge.” Conference Chair was them to pursue a degree in Education: Global City Innova-
Dr. Graciano P. Yumul. tive College in Taguig City, University of the East, and Tech-
nological Institute of the Philippines.
2008
Development of modules for the training of members
NOTED published Lessons 3: Metrobank Foundation Out- of PROTECT (Policemen Responsible for Organizing
standing Teachers share stories of hope, success, and inspiration, Training, Empowering Communities), who will teach the
edited by Dr. Priscelina P.Legasto. public school children certain identified values. Project Di-
rector was Dr. Elena C. Cutiongco.
NOTED elected its 4th Batch of Officers with Dr. Felicitas E.Pado as
president.

NOTED started textbook-writing project with AN- Launching of NOTED website on March 12, 2011 developed initially
VIL Publishing Inc. On-going development of by Dr. Priscelina P. Legasto and currently managed by PRO Dr. Ricar-
NOTED-ANVIL textbooks using the experiences or best do G. Abad.
practices of the outstanding teachers to supplement
the professional courses in BSEd and BEEd. 2011

Conduct of the Third National Tri-Level Conference MOA Signing with PROTECT for the project “Pulis Ko, Teacher
of Teachers and Educators with the theme Ko, Protect Ako” last April 5, 2011. Teachers’ Training of “Pulis
“Responding to Current Challenges in Education” from Ko, Teacher Ko, Protect Ako” was conducted by NOTED for PNP from
September 30-October 2, 2010 at the University of Asia April 13-15, 2011 at the PNP Training Service Function Room, Camp
and the Pacific, which is NOTED’s contribution to the Crame, Quezon City. Training Coordinator was Dr. Elena C. Cutiongco.
2010 Teachers’ Month Campaign. Conference Chair
was again Dr. Yumul, DOST Undersecretary. MBFI President, Mr. Aniceto M. Sobrepeña conducted two sessions
of “Conversations with NOTED” to get their views on the follow-
2010 ing: suggestions on NOTED; SOT; education in general; Metrobank’s 50th
Anniversary; MBFI; Teachers’ Month Campaign last May 19, 2011 and
Turnover Ceremonies and NOTED Christmas Par- June 21, 2011
ty held last December 10, 2010. A new set of offic-
ers was elected with Dr. Arthur P. Casanova as presi- Conduct of Write-shop at Anvil Publishing House Inc. last January 8,
2011. MOA with ANVIL was signed with lead authors and Prof.
Josefina A. Tuazon as project coordinator.

Conduct of Northern Luzon Road Trip by NOTED NCR Members on April
25-29, 2011 and donated books to four public schools in Isabela and
Cagayan.

Conduct of the 9th NOTED Convention on the theme “Si Jose Rizal: Ang
Dakilang Guro” on September 3, 2011 at the Metrobank Plaza Auditori-
um.

Conduct of a “NOTED Lecture Caravan: Sharing Best Practices in Teach-
ing” Paete, Laguna on September 24, 2011 in coordination with the
Municipality of Paete. This is NOTED’s contribution to the celebration of the
2011 National Teachers’ Month. Coordinator was Dr. Felicitas Pado.

2011

Conduct of a joint Forum on “Rekindling and Sustaining the Pas-
sion for Teaching” in partnership with SEAMEO-INNOTECH on
October 3, 2011, as contribution to the celebration of the 2011 Na-
tional Teachers’ Month coordinated by Dr. Tuazon.

Conduct of NOTED Strategic Planning Workshop on October 8,
2011 at the University Hotel, UP Diliman with Dr. Federico
Macaranas and Dr. Fe Hidalgo as resource persons. Workshop Co-
ordinator was Dr. Josefina A. Tuazon with facilitator, Merle Pimen-
tel.

Conduct of MBFI-PLMAR-NOTED In-Service Teacher Training at
the Regional Educational Learning Center (RELC) on September
29-30, 2011 with the theme: “Re-tooling for Efficiency and Effec-
tiveness.” Coordinator was Dr. Elena C. Cutiongco.

The book “Ten Outstanding Filipino Teachers, Volume 2” written 2013
by Dr. Jaime An Lim and published by MBFI as Metrobank cele-
brated its 50th anniversary In a MOA with the Philippine
Business for Education in January 2013, NOTED col-
Conduct of NOTED Lecture Caravan on Best Teaching Practices in laborated with PBEd to mentor PBEd scholars through
Angono, Rizal last May 12, 2012, which served as venue for SOT “Mentoring Program”, a series of sessions that were
ride-on IC. Coordinator was Dr. Pado. conducted from January 2013 to March 2014 with
Mrs. Josephine M. Calamlam as project leader.
NOTED signed MOA with National Book Development Board on
June 26, 2012 for the review of NBDB List of Supplementary Convergence Project as a joint project of
Materials with Dr. Tuazon as project coordinator. Metrobank Foundation Inc and NOTED Iloilo
Chapter led by Chapter President Diana S. Aure.
2012
STEP training, a communication skills training for
Conduct of the 4th National Tri-Level Conference of Teach- MBFI scholars of Manila Tytana College facilitated
ers and Educators on September 27-29, 2012 at Century Park by NOTED members, Jesusa M. Antiquiera and Eva B.
Hotel, Manila with the theme “21st Century Skills: K to 12 and Be- Imingan.
yond” with keynote addresses from DepEd, CHED, TESDA and
guest speaker, Prof. Patrick Griffin of University of Melbourne. Dr.
Tuazon was Conference Chair.

NOTED as member of the 2014 National Teachers Month
Council.

Teachers Forum on Health and Wellness in celebration of Na-
tional Teachers Month for the Trinidad Tecson Elementary
School led by its Principal and NOTED member Rodel C. Sampang
and NOTED President Josefina A. Tuazon as speaker.

2014

1st International and 5th National Tri-level Conference of
Teachers and Educators with the theme of "ASEAN 2015: Op-
portunities for Collaboration and Innovation in Education"

Ongoing planning for the proposed Teacher Training Institute
on Teacher Leadership.