As per DepEd memorandum no 155, s. 2013 the National Teacher’s Month and World Teacher’s Day celebration should start on September 5 to October 5, 2013.
The celebration aims to:
- Highlight the unique role, service, and commitment that teachers play in guiding families, strengthening communities, and building the nation;
- Revitalize the image of and respect for teaching as a vocation by increasing the public awareness on the value of teachers in the Phillippine society and in national development;
- Use the occasion to encourage everyone to contribute in making teaching an attractive profession and in giving teachers the needed support and assistance;
- Generate widespread support for teachers in particular and for education in general; and
- Express sincere gratitude for the positive influences of teachers on Filipino learners.
