Holy Cross College celebrated the World Teachers’ Day last October 5 amid the pandemic with an awarding for the first-ever Gawad Antonia H. Dizon for Fides, Caritas, and Libertas. Teachers were recognized for their hard work and service to the school.
The awards committee headed by the HCC President, Atty. Dennis Pangan and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Leticia Flores aims to thank the teachers for their unending love and support to the students and the school.
The award given was named after the first principal of the school in 1945, Antonia H. Dizon or known as Apung Nena is the embodiment of a teacher who devoted her life to serving the Lord and the community. She is remembered as ‘a woman of faith’ and married to her profession as a teacher.
Gawad Antonia H. Dizon for Fides was given to Ferdinand Cunanan and Joselito Macapagal, teachers of faith who has a good relationship with God and his/her fellowmen, good reputation, and actively engages in church and religious activities. Teachers with a “pure heart” who gives without motives or expecting anything in return, who is compassionate, caring, generous, and unselfish in sharing his/her service to others were also recognized.
The Gawad Antonia H. Dizon for Caritas was given to Human Resource Staff Jorge Lumbang and Guidance Counselor Marissa Basilio who serves as an agent of change who is willing to take the risk and help others.
Also, educators who serve as an agent of change who is willing to take risks and help find creative solutions for substantial change in the school and the community. The Gawad Antonia H. Dizon for Libertas was awarded to Frizza Antonio and Dean Marvin Mallari.
The awardees resemble Apung Nena who played a major role in the academe according to HCC President, Atty. Dennis C. Pangan “Gusto kong tumawid tayo papasok na ang 75th natin tumawid tayo sa tuwid na landas, tumawid tayo sa tamang pamamaraan kung saan ipapakita natin na sa Holy Cross College mayroon intellectual honesty,” President Pangan said.
“Ang isang Antonia H. Dizon hindi lamang nagturo sa Holy Cross College ng buong giting at buong sigasig, nagturo siya ng buong puso,” he added.
12 teachers were awarded of 25 Years of Dedicated Service Award for their relentless support and service to the school.
Rowena Asuncion, a grade-school teacher for 28 years said her secret in staying in the school is her love for the profession.
“Ang mensahe ko sa mga bata na nagtuturo pa lang ngayon basta mahalin ninyo ang profession niyo,” she said.
The Prime Teacher Award for Perfect Attendance was given to Student Affairs and Services Department Dean, Benjie Nolasco who has been a role model in delivering service on time. He has perfect attendance and no record of late.
Moreover, all the teachers of Holy Cross College attended the awarding at the New Gymnasium wearing their Filipiniana and Barong while the Board of Directors and other part-time teachers watch via Zoom and live streaming.
The school followed the safety guidelines to ensure the health of the attendees.