The Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators, (PAFTE) Inc. – United Arab Emirates (regional foreign chapter) participated and attended the 2025 MASS OATH TAKING CEREMONY for its SPLE passers/topnotcher. The Mass Oath taking is the first of its kind in the history that various entities joined together to support OFWs in their achievements. Professional Regulation Commission, Department of Migrant Workers, Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates and PPO-UAE leaders grace the occasion. The Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker of the event is no other than Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, Ambassador Alfonso Ferdinand Ver and PRC Director Romel Balisang as Administering Officer.
The 2025 PAFTE-UAE passers in the SPLE LET for the Elementary level are: John J. Adrivan, LPT, Johanie A. Ampuan, LPT, Jinny B. Manit, LPT, Elvin J. Operio, LPT, Michelle C. Patdu, LPT, Maria Cristy A. Sevellino, LPT and Andrea C. Tiglao, LPT. While for the Secondary level, the passers are as follows: Apple B. Accion, LPT, Lorena F. Albano, LPT, Noel B. Ariate, Jr., LPT, Joan M. Basilio, LPT, Joverick R. Celso, LPT, Vanessa Joy P. Condong, LPT, Carina Gee Emerald U. Duro, LPT (Top 6), Kristine Marie H. Fuentevilla, LPT, Emily W. Gascon, LPT, Neil Matthew H. Macalinao, LPT, Evangeline V. Origines, LPT, Razel B. Pelande, LPT, Hyacinth Ella Mae T. Pugosa, LPT, Micka Jen G. Ramos, LPT, Nere Mae B. Sabado, LPT, Neizl H. Sumaylo, LPT, Abigail B. Tumpang, LPT, Jessamae T. Quirabo, LPT, Angelica B. Villaroza, LPT and Glen V. Vinluan, LPT. 2024 passer Mark Jay B. Tumpang, LPT also joined the group in the oath taking ceremony.
PAFTE-UAE is based in Fujairah, UAE with presence across seven Emirates. The elected officers are the following: Founding Chairman Dr. Fermin G. Castillo, Jr., LPT, Post-Doc, Vice Chairman Jacinto E. Gallarte, LPT (SPLE LET 2019 Top 2), Secretary Esmeralda E. Blando, LPT, Treasurer Lullu S. Celestra, LPT, Pinkie T. Ocampo, LPT, MAED and PRO Nelson R. Ternida, LPT, MAED completing the pioneer set of officers 2024-2026. Coordinators/Asst. Coordinators across UAE includes Teacher Maria Laarni B. Algabre, LPT (Abu Dhabi), Teacher Globart D. Aggabao, LPT (Ajman), Teacher Jenny M. Belares, LPT (Dubai), Teacher Mary Grace A. Tuston, LPT (Dubai), Teacher Meriam C. Picardal, LPT (Fujairah), Teacher Kristine Ann B. Taming, LPT (Fujairah), Teacher Michael M. Orio, LPT (Fujairah), Teacher Germiline Fei S.P. Bauto, RN, LPT (RAK) and Teacher Normy F. Silva, LPT (Sharjah). PAFTE-UAE would like to thank its officers, members, volunteers and sponsors for their generous contribution on this cause. Mentors and coaches plays vital role in the groups success therefore they deserve commendation as well.
Aside from the 2025 MASS OATH TAKING, the PRC Mobile Services will be present from August 23 to 26, 2025 held at FIPA Schools, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Giving the opportunities to OFW Professionals to process their license and other services provided by the PRC to reach our Filipino communities in the UAE. PAFTE-UAE volunteers are also present in the occasion led by Teacher Globart D. Aggabao (Ajman), Normy F. Silva (Sharjah) and Kristine Ann B. Taming (Fujairah) help and assist various professionals accordingly.
PAFTE is a highly recognize professional teachers organization by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Education (DepEd), Teacher Education Council (TEC) and many more known respected agencies in the field of teaching and education. PAFTE-UAE has presence across UAE therefore aspiring examinees who would like to take the SPLE LET 2026 may visit its official FB page @PAFTE-UAE and you may reach thru pafte.uae@gmail.com for more information. Licensed Professional Teachers (LPT) may also register for membership by visiting www.pafte.org. PAFTE-UAE is a proud member, recognized and accredited professional organization for professional teachers by the PPO-UAE. PAFTE-UAE is the only professional teachers’ organization that offers free membership for its aspirant’s examinees (non-LPTs).
