In celebration of National Teachers’ Month, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte paid tribute to Filipino educators across the globe, highlighting their integral role in nation-building and in guiding the youth toward truth and critical thinking, especially in the age of digital misinformation.
“Teachers not only shape the future of a nation, they also fortify the values that hold a nation together,” Duterte stated in her official message dated September 5, 2025. She emphasized the immense dedication of teachers who continue to work through “crowded rooms, limited resources, workload, and many other problems that have eroded the education system.”
The Vice President underscored the importance of teachers as the bedrock of knowledge and defenders of truth, especially amid rampant misinformation and disinformation. “Mahalaga ito sa panahon ng fake news, misinformation, disinformation at iba pang media at social media content na naglalayong manipulahin ang katotohanan at tama,” she warned.
She called on Filipinos to prepare the youth to walk the path of truth and to recognize the enduring value of education, saying:
“Tandaan din natin na sa bawat hamon, may papel tayo na itanim at palaguin ang pag-asa, pananampalataya, at pagmamahal sa ating mga mag-aaral.”
Duterte also reminded the public that teachers are the silent forces behind the dreams of aspiring professionals—doctors, lawyers, police officers, and many others. “Magkaisa tayo sa pagtiyak na lumaking may talino, may dunong, may malasakit at pagmamahal ang mga kabataang Pilipino,” she urged.
As she concluded her message, Duterte extended her gratitude to all those serving in the education sector, not only in the Philippines but across the world.
“Salamat sa lahat ng naglilingkod sa sektor ng edukasyon sa Pilipinas at sa buong mundo na may pag-asa, empatiya, at dedikasyon para sa tagumpay ng kabataang Pilipino.”
The message ended with a call to love the country for God, for the nation, and for every Filipino family:
“Mahalin natin ang Pilipinas—para sa Diyos, sa Bayan, at sa bawat Pamilyang Pilipino.”
