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JUST A GENTLE REMINDER:
I belong to many organizations that I truly care about. Like many of us, I join professional and community groups for different reasons—to collaborate, support one another, share reminders, serve others, and grow together.
That is why it is saddening when someone receives an angry emoticon for simply posting a reminder, sharing information, or contributing to a collaborative effort. It may seem very easy to click an angry reaction, but we also need to consider the impact it may have on the person receiving it and on the group's overall atmosphere.
An angry face can easily be misunderstood. It may create tension, hurt feelings, discourage others from participating, or make the group feel less safe and less welcoming. In a professional group chat or meeting space, disagreement is normal—but how we express disagreement matters.
Before we click, let us pause and think.
Instead of reacting with anger, we can choose respectful words such as:
“I respectfully see it differently.”
“May I clarify something?”
“I have another suggestion.”
“Can we discuss this further?”
Professional communication should build trust, not tension. Let us choose respect over reaction, kindness over conflict, and understanding over judgment.
It is always better to be kind. A respectful chat today helps build a stronger team tomorrow.

This is it! Voting closes at 7PM PDT tonight and only the #1 teacher in each group will advance toward Reader’s Digest, 25k, the Bill Nye assembly, and a Hawaiian vacation.

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FROM MANILA CLASSIFIEDS TO ARIZONA SUPERINTENDENT

A lunch break and a small newspaper ad in 1989 set Marilou Cabrera-Areno on a path that would take her from a preschool classroom in Ayala Alabang to leading Dishchiibikoh Community School in Arizona, where she has served as superintendent since 2017.

The 62-year-old Filipina, who arrived in the United States in 2006 under the J-1 Visa Teacher Exchange Program, holds multiple certifications from the Arizona Department of Education and has published seven children's books.

Read: https://theglobalfilipinomagazine.com/she-switched-careers-on-a-whim-in-her-30s-now-shes-the-superintendent-of-a-school-in-arizona/

Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

We respectfully invite you to support Dr. Jonathan Garcia, a candidate for the PNUGAA Mr. & Ms. Ambassadors of Goodwill 2026.

This initiative promotes service, leadership, and community impact while supporting a meaningful cause.

How you can support:
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• Every $1 / ₱50 = 1 Vote (Donation)
• Share the post to help expand its reach

All proceeds will benefit the Philippine Normal University Teacher Museum Project, dedicated to preserving and celebrating our shared legacy in education.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

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Dr. Jonathan Garcia currently serves as the Mathematics Department Chair at Arleta High School, a Senior High School situated in Los Angeles, California, USA. He possesses 32 years of teaching experience, spanning high school and college-level mathematics. His teaching career commenced at the University of the Philippines – Los Baños, followed by the University of Asia and the Pacific (formerly Center for Research and Communication). He has held adjunct faculty positions at MAPUA Institute of Technology, AMA Computer College, and Far Eastern University. Furthermore, he taught high school at Makati Science High School and Makati Hope Christian School. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Teachers from the Philippine Normal University Manila under the Department of Science and Technology- Science Education Institute Scholarship (DOST-SEI) and a Master of Arts in Education Major in Mathematics Education from California State University Northridge (CSUN). He completed his Doctorate in Education Major in Educational Management at the Philippine Christian University. He was honored as an Innovate Teacher Leadership Awardee by Microsoft Philippines and delivered Computer Literacy training to educators nationwide. In 2017, he was also recognized as one of the Los Angeles Unified School District Teachers of the Year and has provided professional development training to teachers on mathematics curriculum, specifically on Transition to College Mathematics and Statistics (TCMS), and has presented on Mathematical Mindset for the Mathematics Association of America.

Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

We respectfully invite you to support Dr. Jal Labilles Raval, a candidate for the PNUGAA Mr. & Ms. Ambassadors of Goodwill 2026.

This initiative promotes service, leadership, and community impact while supporting a meaningful cause.

How you can support:
• Like or Heart = 1 Free Vote
• Every $1 / ₱50 = 1 Vote (Donation)
• Share the post to help expand its reach

All proceeds will benefit the Philippine Normal University Teacher Museum Project, dedicated to preserving and celebrating our shared legacy in education.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

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Dr. Jal Labilles Raval is a proud alumna (Batch 2003) of Philippine Normal University, embodying its core values of service and lifelong learning. She began her career in the Philippines, volunteering to teach out-of-school youth in underserved communities—an early commitment to equity and inclusion that continues to shape her professional mission.

For over 14 years, Dr. Raval has served as a Science Educator in the International High School Network in New York City’s South Bronx, working closely with newly arrived immigrant and multilingual learners. She has implemented inclusive, culturally responsive teaching practices, developed STEM-based learning programs, and mentored educators in designing lessons that connect science to real-world applications and language development.

Now serving as an Assistant Principal, Dr. Raval demonstrates visionary leadership through teacher empowerment, student advocacy, community engagement, and instructional innovation. She leads professional development that supports effective curriculum planning, differentiated instruction, and equitable assessment; fosters safe and inclusive learning environments; builds strong partnerships with families and community organizations; and promotes project-based, inquiry-driven learning across disciplines.

Dr. Raval also champions research-informed leadership by integrating insights from neuroscience, educational psychology, and language acquisition into school practices. She has engaged in global collaborations and learning opportunities, including connections with scholars such as Marian Diamond, bridging science and education in meaningful ways.

Through her dedication, academic excellence, and compassionate leadership, Dr. Raval continues to uplift the teaching profession and transform the lives of students and educators alike.

Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

We respectfully invite you to support Dr. Salvador Jr. S. Pante, a candidate for the PNUGAA Mr. & Ms. Ambassadors of Goodwill 2026.

This initiative promotes service, leadership, and community impact while supporting a meaningful cause.

How you can support:
• Like or Heart = 1 Free Vote
• Every $1 / ₱50 = 1 Vote (Donation)
• Share the post to help expand its reach

All proceeds will benefit the Philippine Normal University Teacher Museum Project, dedicated to preserving and celebrating our shared legacy in education.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

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Dr. Salvador Jr. S. Pante is an outstanding educator, scholar, and community leader whose career reflects the values of the Philippine Normal University—excellence, leadership, and service.

At PNU, he became a student-leader, holding key editorial roles for The Torch, the university’s official student publication. His contributions to campus journalism earned him the prestigious Graciano B. Lopez-Jaena Award in 2004. He graduated cm laude with a Bachelor of Secondary Education, majoring in History, and was among the department’s top awardees for academic excellence. He later earned his post-baccalaureate diploma in Educational Management from the Philippine Christian University, and recently obtained his doctorate in Philosophy, focused on development administration and education governance.

He worked as a Social Studies teacher at San Beda College Alabang (2004–2011), broadened his experience by teaching in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2011–2016), and pursued graduate studies at PNU while teaching History and Economics at a public secondary school in Cavite. In 2018, Dr. Pante joined a public charter school in Michigan that serves court-adjudicated juveniles as a Certified History Teacher in Michigan and a PRAXIS passer. Throughout his teaching career, he’s been a consistent championship mentor/coach, trainer, facilitator, judge, and evaluator here and abroad.

Dr. Pante’s civic engagement has made a significant impact on the Filipino-American community. He was the founding President of UNIFFIED-Michigan, served as Director of Paaralang Pilipino in Michigan, Secretary and Board Member of the Filipino-American Community Council (FILAMCCO) from 2022–2023, Editor-in-Chief of the PILIPINAS eNewsletter (2022–2025), highlighting stories of Filipino-American achievements, unity, and heritage.

A sought-after resource speaker, he delivers professional development sessions in the Philippines focusing on instructional coaching, differentiation instruction, collaborative learning, and trauma-informed teaching. Currently, Dr. Pante teaches History, Government, and Economics at the Infinity Institute of Learning, providing education to the at-risk youth at the Wayne County Detention Center.

He is a member of the United Federation of Fil-AM Educators, Inc. (UNIFFIED), the Philippine Normal University Global Alumni Association, Inc., and the Kiwanis Cosmopolitan Club of Detroit and the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce in Michigan to further his community engagement and volunteer work. His professional and volunteer work exemplifies the enduring legacy of the PNU-trained teacher: one who teaches with purpose, leads with integrity, and serves with heart.

Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

We respectfully invite you to support Dr. Ernesto Pamolarco Jr., a candidate for the PNUGAA Mr. & Ms. Ambassadors of Goodwill 2026.

This initiative promotes service, leadership, and community impact while supporting a meaningful cause.

How you can support:
• Like or Heart = 1 Free Vote
• Every $1 / ₱50 = 1 Vote (Donation)
• Share the post to help expand its reach

All proceeds will benefit the Philippine Normal University Teacher Museum Project, dedicated to preserving and celebrating our shared legacy in education.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

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Dr. Ernesto Pamolarco Jr. is a Filipino-American educator and community leader based in Queens, New York. He is actively involved in leadership and professional organizations, supporting initiatives that promote education, collaboration, and community empowerment. With a strong commitment to service, he contributes to programs that uplift educators and strengthen connections among Filipino-American professionals

Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

We respectfully invite you to support Ms. Nonette Balanay Mengullo, a candidate for the PNUGAA Mr. & Ms. Ambassadors of Goodwill 2026.

This initiative promotes service, leadership, and community impact while supporting a meaningful cause.

How you can support:
• Like or Heart = 1 Free Vote
• Every $1 / ₱50 = 1 Vote (Donation)
• Share the post to help expand its reach

All proceeds will benefit the Philippine Normal University Teacher Museum Project, dedicated to preserving and celebrating our shared legacy in education.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

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Nonette Balanay Mengullo is a distinguished educator and community advocate based in King City, California, with a strong background in science education and instructional leadership. She earned her double degree in Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in Biology, from Philippine Normal University (Batch 2003) as a CHED-CITE Scholar, and pursued graduate studies in Master of Arts in Science Education with specialization in Biology (36 units).
With over a decade of teaching experience across elementary and secondary levels, Nonette has served as a dedicated Science teacher in both private and public schools, including her long-standing role at Maligaya High School. She is recognized for her work in curriculum development, student-centered instruction, and assessment, as well as for mentoring students in investigatory research and coaching Science Quiz Bee participants. Her leadership as a Grade Level Chairman highlights her ability to support teachers, coordinate academic programs, and strengthen school-wide initiatives.
A committed lifelong learner, she has participated in numerous national and international seminars and trainings focused on science education, pedagogy, and 21st-century teaching practices. She has also contributed to the field as a co-author of a Grade 6 science textbook, further advancing science literacy among young learners.
In recognition of her excellence and impact in education, Nonette received the 2019 UNIFFIED Rising to the Challenge of Excellence in Education International Award. She is also a Founding Member of the UNIFFIED Quezon City Chapter, where she actively promotes collaboration, professional growth, and service among Filipino educators.
Beyond the classroom, she remains deeply engaged in community and cultural initiatives, strengthening connections within the Filipino-American community. Through her leadership, service, and commitment to inclusive and transformative education, Nonette continues to inspire learners and empower fellow educators across communities.

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