SALUTING THE TIRELESS heroes behind students’ success, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) honored its faculty members for World Teachers’ Day 2024 with games, performances and heartfelt tributes last October 3 at the Jonathan Sy auditorium.
Before the program officially began, students and faculty from the CAS gathered for a Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Placido Ma. B. Acta, OSB.
The event kicked off with an ice-breaker activity where professors were asked about their favorite student blocks to set a lighthearted tone. The celebration continued with an energetic intermission of P-pop Girl Group BINI’s “Karera” performed by the Bedan Dance Theater (BDT). A lively game of “Pinoy Henyo” followed where CAS Faculty members engaged in a spirited battle of wits.
Among the event’s highlights was the distribution of raffle prizes, which included a voucher for Vikings worth Php2,600, a Spa Wellness Treatment worth Php3,000, and an Air Fryer.
Afterwards, the Bedan Musicians’ Guild (BMG) performed Eraserheads’ “With a Smile,” chosen to express “comforting words for teachers’ hard work,” touching many students’ hearts.
On behalf of the students, the Student Council (SC) President Mari Okol expressed her “deep gratitude” to the faculty for their “tireless dedication and positive impact” on students’ lives.
In her speech, she acknowledged teachers as “heroes without capes” who often work behind the scenes without seeking recognition. She then introduced a video presentation highlighting the faculty’s hard work, guidance, and mentorship, as well as messages from the student body.
College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Association (CASFA) President Asst. Prof. Gerard Mark Santos shared the occasion’s significance from a teacher’s perspective, stating “As faculty members, we are extremely happy that San Beda continues to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. It’s been a tradition for many years, and we really appreciate the efforts of the Student Council and students for organizing this event.”
On the other hand, Prof. Moses Aaron T. Angeles, PhD, in his closing remarks, reinforced the importance of the teaching profession, likening teachers to “Christ, who was also called a rabbi.” He then left his fellow educators with an inspiring message that “if you want to build a tower so high that it could touch the skies, the first thing you need to do is descend and build a foundation.”
(with Maegan Belicena)