As a way of honoring teachers and employees who continue to inspire students with their knowledge, skills and commitment, ISAT U marked World Teacher’s Day last Oct. 5 with a Tribute to Teachers and Employees at the ISAT U Covered Gym.
With the theme “Empowering Teachers, Building Sustainable Societies,” the celebration opened with a thanksgiving mass in honor of the teachers and employees.
This was followed by the program proper which started with a welcome address from Ms. Losette A. Dela, President of the Student Republic.
Speaking on behalf of the Student Republic, Ms. Dela expressed her never-ending gratitude to the teachers and employees who became sources of wisdom and knowledge with the years spent in the institution.
Dr. Raul F. Muyong also paid tribute to the teachers by giving an inspiring message.
“Teachers are tasked to shape humanity,” Dr. Muyong said in one of his statements. The university president enumerated the contributions of a teacher to society.
“A man is formed and honed by his teacher. The best gift to be given among teachers is for them to be good and to attend their classes all the time.” He also challenged the teachers to provide quality education to ISAT U students.
The event also showcased a solidarity dance performed by SR officers and presentation of students from the different colleges as tribute to the teachers and employees.
In honor of their years of service to the university, the institution awarded them with plaques of appreciation and recognition .The awardees included the following:
SERVICE LOYALTY AWARDEES:
| NAME OF OFFICIAL / EMPLOYEE | POSITION TITLE / RANK | FIRST DAY OF SERVICE IN ISAT U |
| 10 YEARS | ||
| ALCUDIA, Jennifer E. | Administrative Asst. II | 10-05-05 |
| BALDEVARONA, Gilmore L. | Assistant Professor I | 12-16-05 |
| CRUZATA, Carmen L. | Associate Professor V | 07-14-05 |
| FORMAREJO, Tadema B. | Assistant Professor II | 01-19-05 |
| GALLO, Virzen F. | Security Guard III | 12-16-05 |
| GAYAPA, Nelson T. | Associate Professor I | 10-24-05 |
| JUANEZA, John Eric | Professor IV | 11-22-05 |
| LORIO, Rosana A. | Assistant Professor III | 06-08-05 |
| MIRASOL, Al Joevid B. | Assistant Professor IV | 10-24-05 |
| SIRA, Karlo S. | Associate Professor I | 12-05-05 |
| TORRERES, Renato T. | Associate Professor II | 12-05-05 |
| 15 YEARS | ||
| DOGENO, Ma. Josette P. | Associate Professor II | 06-14-00 |
| GASATAYA, Mergie C. | Board Secretary V | 07-18-00 |
| ECHAVERIA, Ma. Asusina Asuncion E. | Professor VI | 11-22-00 |
| 20 YEARS | ||
| BARREDO, Cherry Pink D. | Associate Professor III | 01-16-95 |
| CASTAŃEDA, Juvel A. | Associate Professor V | 06-06-95 |
| DAITAO, Sammy A. | Associate Professor V | 06-13-95 |
| AMBUT, Carmelo V. | Professor VI | 07-03-95 |
| JIMENEZ, Maria Arlyn B. | Associate Professor I | 08-28-95 |
| VALENCIANA, Dominico Sergie O. | Associate Professor V | 11-02-95 |
| 25 YEARS | ||
| SEDONIO, Edna M. | Dentist II | 01-15-90 |
| SOBREPEŃA, Angelo C. | Associate Professor IV | 07-09-90 |
| PALABRICA, Alma C. | Professor V | 09-17-90 |
| SUBOSA, Madeline U. | Associate Professor V | 11-26-90 |
| 30 YEARS | ||
| BRILLANES, Samie M. | Associate Professor V | 01-07-85 |
| TIDULA, Angelico T. |
Administrative Aide VI (Utility Foreman) |
01-1985 |
| 35 YEARS | ||
| BELMES, Novelita J. | Associate Professor V | 06-09-80 |
| GELORYAO, Dionisto B. | Associate Professor V | 07-01-80 |
| SANCHEZ, Manuel Jr. A. | Professor VI | 07-01-80 |
| LIST OF RETIREES | ||
| NAME | RANK/POSITION |
DATE OF RETIREMENT/ SEPARATION |
| TEODORO L. MELLIZA, JR. | Administrative Aide III |
June 16, 2015 28 yrs & 5 mos |
| NEPTALE E. DUMADA-UG | Associate Professor V |
June 20, 2015 28 yrs & 11 mos |
| NIDA T. GOMEZ | College Librarian III |
July 1, 2015 18 yrs & 6 mos |
| GLORIA A. RESANO | Associate Professor V |
September 26, 2015 30 yrs & 10 mos |
Apart from the awarding ceremony, teachers and employees received tokens from the students. This heart-warming moment was followed by a video presentation featuring students from the different colleges of the institution expressing their love and appreciation for the teachers.
The teachers and employees were treated to a free massage, manicure and pedicure by the evening cosmetology classes of ISAT U as part of the afternoon’s activties.
