GURO since 2000

On June 21, 2024 I received the Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Guro (Chancellor's Award for Most Outstanding Teacher) from the University of the Philippines. Citation reads: "Gawad Tsanselor is UP Diliman's highest accolade awarded annually to the most outstanding members of the UP Diliman community."


The award was received in the midst of my changing gear-- putting my beloved workaholic lifestyle on pause, in favour of health by cancelling all my remaining projects for the year, closing of the semester, turnover of administrative tasks (since I gave this all up too), and a manageable but undeniably taxing mental health struggle. As always though, the Universe has its own way of communicating balance-- or at least a hint that order will eventually be restored. 


The award is not something I have just become entitled to, nor something I planned, nor manifested. It is a "byproduct" of a 24 years labour (no disrespect intended for using the word). I have tried to do my best just because there is no other way to be a teacher but be the best that you can. 


Sharing my teaching philosophy (one I have lived by) and some scenes from the awarding and post ceremony. 


Grateful.



Click here for the Awarding Ceremony Video


Receiving the award from Chancellor Edgardo Carlo Vistan II, 
Director of Office for the Advancement of Teaching Dr. Ivy Suan and 
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Maria Vanessa Lusung-Oyzon
Photo courtesy of Monica Santos

With College of Fine Arts Dean Marc San Valentin, Dr. Rajan Yraola and 
Archt. Millet Yulo (my siblings), Chancellor Vistan, Director Suan and VC Oyzon
Photo courtesy of Pat Carranza


Tatak U.P.

Programme page

Trophy, medal and programme
 

Post-awarding Ceremony with family and friends


At the College of Fine Arts studio entrance