Official Name | Catholic Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines |
Other Name or Acronym | CTGP; UMEC |
Statement of Vision |
The improvement of education in the Philippines by providing Catholic Educators with opportunities for a continuing updating of their professional competence. To create in Catholic teachers an ever deeper awareness of drawing inspiration for their activities in the Christian vision of the world of education permeated with the Gospel values. |
Statement of Mission |
To assist the members in acquiring a true philosophy of Catholic Education, and to promote the spiritual and professional growth of Filipino Catholic Teachers as well as their social well-being to enable them to live-up to the ideals of an authentic Catholic Educator. |
Year Established | 1955 |
Year Accredited w/ Laiko | 1957 |
History |
The Catholic Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines (CTGP) is a national association of Catholic Teachers from both public and private schools of the Philippines. It was founded on April 3, 1955 and was mandated as a Catholic Action organization in the Archdiocese of Manila in September, 1957 and recognized as a regular member of the National Council of the Laity in the same year. It became a national member of the World Union of Catholic Teachers (WUCT) as well. |
Areas Present | Educational Institutions throughout the Philippines and in Parishes |
Main activities |
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Affiliations | World Union of Catholic Teachers (WUCT) / Union Mondiale des Ensegrants Catholiques (UMEC) Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas -CBCP |
Official Contact Address | 46 Times Street, West Triangle, Quezon City |
Official Contact Numbers | Telefax: + 63.2. 374.2206; tel. 63.2. 374-2191; UST 63.2.731.4003 |
Logo |
FEAR OF GOD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM. Oil lamp and light – enlightenment and wisdom to be shared. |
Current Officers | National BoardEcclesiastical Assistant: Rev. Fr. Max Gatela, OP President: Dr. Belén L. Tangco, OP Vice-President: Dr. Evelyn Songco Secretary: Marielyn Quintana Treasurer: Ms. Loreto Sauz Auditor: Dr. Marishiel Tropicales PRO: Ms. Petronila Garcia |