A total of 463 public school teachers in Kabankalan City formally assumed higher positions after taking their oath and receiving appointment papers during a mass oath-taking and appointment distribution ceremony at the Kabankalan City Sports and Cultural Center on Friday, June 5.
In a press statement, the Schools Division Office of Kabankalan City said the promotions reflect its efforts to recognize professional excellence and provide career advancement opportunities for educators.
The newly promoted educators included 290 Teacher III, 89 Teacher II, 30 Teacher IV, 27 Master Teacher I, 17 Teacher V, seven Teacher VI, and three Special Education (SPED) teachers.
During the ceremony, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Eva Dollosa challenged the promoted teachers to become sources of strength and inspiration in their respective schools.
“As promoted teachers, be the anchor—not the anchor weight. Let your work create a meaningful impact on the lives of our learners,” Dollosa said.
Schools Division Superintendent Ferdinand S. Sy, CESO VI, meanwhile, emphasized that promotion carries a greater responsibility beyond personal achievement.
“Promotion is a fountain not only of intelligence but also of values in the community,” Sy said, urging educators to use their positions to help shape both learners and society.
Education officials said the event was made possible through the efforts of the Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board, the Human Resource Management Office, and other division personnel involved in the promotion process.
The ceremony marked a significant career milestone for the newly promoted teachers and underscored the division’s commitment to strengthening educational leadership and improving learning outcomes in Kabankalan City’s public schools.
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