Teacher Recognition Awards

The first-ever Teacher Recognition Awards ceremony was unveiled during the World Teachers’ Day celebration in October of 2022. The overall goal of this project is to promote knowledge of the U.N.I.T.A.S. Design Principles and how they contribute to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as to support educators who excel in teaching and learning at the institutional level. The University Student Government, PHAROS (the student organization of the School of Education and Human Developmen – SED), and the Center for Teaching and Learning collaborated on the aforementioned project to make sure it was a success. Numerous teachers, employees, and students have expressed their gratitude and desire to take part in upcoming award ceremonies and Teachers’ Day celebrations.

Congratulations to our 2022 Awardees:

UA&P Distinguished Teaching Award
The UA&P Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes faculty members who exemplified excellence in teaching. Recipients of this award have effectively and efficiently applied the UA&P Educational Learning Design Principles (UNITAS) to their teaching thus creating optimal learning experiences.

CAS: Ms. Mary Josefti Nito
SCM: Dr. Francine Michelle Marie Racho
SED: Dr. Ferdinand Pingul
SMN: Mr. Patrick Zeta
SLG: Mrs. Jocelyn Cabrera
SEC: Ms. Mary Grace Agner
CSR: Mr. Fernand Francis Hermoso


UA&P Dragons’ Choice Award: Outstanding Teacher
UA&P values honest and detailed feedback from students. These meaningful inputs help continuously improve the teaching and learning practices at the University. Through students’ nominations, this award recognizes a teacher who, during the fully online and blended learning settings, has created an inspiring learning environment.

Dr. Alfonso Hiquiana


UA&P Dragons’ Choice Award: Amazing Staff
The provision of good quality learning experiences in UA&P would not be possible without the help of the University’s amazing support staff. Through students’ nominations, this award aims to recognize a support staff who is not in a teaching role but is still able to make a significant impact on student learning through their help, patience, and care.

CAS-JC Program: Ms. Kyra Elysse Generoso
SMN: Ms. Mirabel Marcelo
Zhakim: Ms. Mylen Masanga


We look forward to the continuous recognition of excellent and innovative learning experiences!

Team behind World Teachers’ Day and the Teacher Recognition Awards (from left to right): Fran Gonzales (PHAROS President), Van Mendoza (CTL Student Support Coordinator), Mika Marasigan (University Student Government Internal Vice President and SED Representative), Jason de Villa (CTL Managing Director), and Arianah Chua (PHAROS Secretary).