- Actively teaching in private or public primary, elementary or secondary schools, colleges, and universities
- Outstanding performance in teaching
- Has employed creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness in teaching
- Impeccable values applied in teaching, family, and personal life
- Respected in school and community and is a role model for students, colleagues, and family
- With conviction, Christian morals, courage, and live a life of simplicity and humility
- Active member of community and has engaged in socio-civic activities
Who are not Qualified to Join
- School administrators including principals, assistant principals, supervisors, school presidents, vice presidents, assistance vice presidents, chancellors, vice chancellors, school owners, and persons holding non-teaching positions
- Teachers who have previous or pending administrative, civil or criminal cases
- Teachers who were prosecuted in any civil or criminal cases
- Teachers who were suspended, reprimanded, or sanctioned for violation of any administrative policies
Criteria for Evaluation
- Person of integrity and morality
- In good relations with students, colleagues, community members, and family
- Commitment and dedication to the teaching vocation
- Strength of values/principles applied in teaching and personal life
- Involvement in school and community activities
Search Process
Nomination
- Partner organizations, school associations, religious organizations, Department of Education, and school heads, students, and teachers can nominate qualified teachers.
- Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.diwa.ph.
Submission of Nomination Forms
- The nomination form and other requirements must be submitted to Bato Balani Foundation Inc, 6/F PDCP Bank Center, V.A. Rufino cor. Leviste Streets, Salcedo Village, 1227 Makati City.
- Nominations may also be sent to bbfi@diwamail.com or tributetoteachers@diwamail.com
Evaluation of Nominations by the Screening Committee
- The Screening Committee evaluates the nomination forms based on the criteria and determine the short-listed nominees.
Validation and Interview / Establishment of Profile / Background Check
- Short-listed nominees are contacted and an interview is scheduled.
- The interview validates the qualification of the nominee and establishes his/her profile.
- Based on the results of the interview and background check, the Screening Committee selects the finalists.
Selection of Honorees
- From the finalists, the Advocacy Review Board, selects four (4) honorees to represent this year’s The Many Faces of the Teacher.
