23/06/2026
๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง โ Mr. Cesar Sucdad Martin, PhD, a Master Teacher II from Camp 30 Elementary School under the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Benguet, has been officially named one of the national recipients of the prestigious Ten Outstanding G**o Awards (TOGA) for 2026.
The annual search, spearheaded by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila, recognizes and celebrates the dedication, innovation, and exemplary service of Filipino educators who continue to shape the future of the nation. Out of numerous nominees from across the country, Mr. Martin successfully advanced to the final roster of ten outstanding awardees, proudly representing the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) on the national stage.
In an official statement, DepEd CAR Regional Director Nicolas T. Capulong, PhD, CESO III, expressed the regionโs pride and support for Mr. Martin's achievement and endorsed JCI Manilaโs invitation for him to attend the official ceremonies.
The TOGA 2026 Awarding Ceremony and Celebration was held from June 19 to 20, 2026, in Manila. During the event, Mr. Martin received a trophy, a cash prize, and a printer in recognition of his exceptional contributions to education.
As part of the celebration, the awardees were treated to a National Museum Day Tour, where they visited the:
-National Museum of Natural History
-National Museum of Anthropology
-National Museum of Fine Arts
The initiative reflected JCI Manilaโs thrust of promoting experiential and lifelong learning, emphasizing that the best way to learn is by seeing and experiencing it firsthand. Through this immersive cultural tour, the organization provided awardees with a meaningful opportunity to deepen their appreciation of Philippine history, arts, and heritage beyond the classroom setting.
In accordance with the national memorandum signed by Undersecretary Malcolm S. Garma, all official travel, accommodation, and meal expenses incurred by the awardees during the two-day event were fully covered by JCI Manila.
Expressing his gratitude after receiving the award, Mr. Martin said:
โI extend my heartfelt gratitude to JCI Manila for this recognition. I share this honor with my Atokian and Benguet learners, their supportive parents, my fellow Benguet educators, as well as my family and friends who have continually guided and inspired me. Your unwavering support and belief in me have made this achievement possible.โ
The Camp 30 Elementary School community have expressed immense pride in Mr. Martinโs milestone, celebrating his commitment to learners, his passion for educational excellence, and his role as an inspiration to fellow educators throughout Benguet, the Cordillera region, and the entire country. DHMayos