Philippine Public School Teachers Association “Bayani ka, gurong Pilipino. Ang PPSTA, kumakalinga sa iyo!” Copyright 2011 Philippine Public School Teachers Association. All rights reserved. CHAPTER PRESIDENTS’ MEETING & 64^TH ANNIVERSARY 

May 20, 2011 marks a special day in the corporate existence of the Association for it was the day that teacher-leaders from Appari to Jolo  gathered enormously for the purpose of knowing the state of the organization and at the same time, donning their best attires in celebration of the  64^th Anniversary of PPSTA, the mother of all teacher-organizations in the country. The event was formally opened by a stunning doxology presented by Ms. Maria Salome Bulawan of the NCR PSTA and Mr. Michael  Empenida of the National Office as well as the singing of the National Anthem and the PPSTA Hymn. After the ceremonial part of the program,  Vice-President Udtog Kawit delivered his welcome speech while the Conservator, Atty. John Apatan, rendered the message for PPSTA of Hon.  Emmanuel F. Dooc, Insurance Commissioner.  Trustee Juanito Pallasigui, the designated secretary for the event, presented the delegates and declared a quorum in view of the presence  of 110 chapter presidents out of 154. Thereafter, President Mario Ramirez, called the meeting to order at exactly 10:00 o’clock in the morning.   Atty. Apatan reported on the State of PPSTA Affair (SOPA) and the Financial Performance of the organization. Being the representative of  the Insurance Commission to PPSTA, his report earned heartwarming applause when he assured the participants that PPSTA is indeed far from  receivership, liquidation or bankruptcy and that the main thrust for placing the Association under conservatorship is the protection and  conservation of its assets and funds for the protection of the organization and the general membership. He stressed that the members need not  worry because PPSTA can very much pay for all claims as they fall due. In fact, the National Office has never failed to pay a single claim based in  accordance with the plan of a member. For his part, President Ramirez, apprised the chapter presidents of the programs, projects, reforms and achievements of PPSTA under the  present Board grounded on PPSTA’s mission of:  ▪ Providing career and professional advancement opportunities through scholarship and other competency-building programs;  ▪ Providing optimum insurance, retirement, loans and other financial services to uplift members’ standard of living; and  ▪ Providing excellent customer service through competent, well-motivated service personnel and properly equipped and  empowered organization.  Among others, notable accomplishments are the institutionalization of the Search for Outstanding Teachers, School Heads, Supervisors,  Non-Teaching Personnel and Local Chapters, sponsorship of teachers’ seminars and fora such as the successful 26^th Asean Council of Teachers  Convention, developments of the Mutual Aid System 65 (MAS 65) and Mutual Retirement Benefit System Plus (MRBS Plus), causing the increase of  maximum loanable amount for the Sariling Sikap Lending Program from P 20,000 to P 50,000, providing excellent customer service through  competent and well-motivated workforce, formulation of new policies for the best interest of members and their beneficiaries as well as the active  participation of the organization in congressional legislations involving teachers and the education system. The President pointed out the  impossibility of achieving what they have achieved without the undying support and dedication of the local chapters to the causes of the  Association.   The event was highlighted by the celebration of PPSTA’s 64^th Anniversary in the evening of May 20 where delegates from different regions  particularly Regions 2, 3, 5 and NCR including selected PPSTA employees showcased their impeccable talents. One man however, stood out in the  name of Dr. Roland Fronda, who was awarded that night through the honor and prestige he brought not only to PPSTA and DepEd but the entire  country when his musical piece and arrangement emerged as winner in the “Search for Asean Council of Teachers’ (ACT) Hymn” during the  Friendship Night of the 26^th ACT Convention in Subic. • PPSTA 64^th Anniversary • Risk Management Seminar • Outing 2011 • 26^th ACT Convention