MANILA - June 16, 2015: CKSians are chosen to be part of Manila’s Outstanding Educators and Students. Prof. Allan Rey S. Villaverde, Mrs. Cristina A. Monsanto, and Clyde Wesley Ang proved that Chiang Kai Shek College is indeed a paragon of excellence after being chosen from a roster of candidates from various schools and academic institutions throughout Manila.

In celebration of the 444th Araw ng Maynila, the city government headed by Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada and the Divisions of City Schools – Manila launched the search for the Ten Outstanding Educators and Students of Manila on its second year. Being the brainchild of Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada, the event pays premium and recognition to the invaluable contribution of the academic sector to the progress of the city.

Out of a number of contenders, the Executive Search Committee trimmed them down to the ten of the city’s finest. Two of CKS College’s competent educators got into the elite circle of Outstanding Educators.

Mrs. Cristina A. Monsanto, the coordinator of the Senior High, believes that educators should capitalize on students’ interest, thus making them proactive. She promotes academic excellence through student involvement in a holistic approach.

Also, Prof. Allan Rey S. Villaverde, the coordinator of the English Learning Area for Grades 9 and 10, bags the award. He is an advocate of strengthening the linguistic and communicative competencies of multicultural learners as response to the demands of the 21st century education.

Meanwhile, Clyde Wesley Si Ang, a Grade 10 student, is chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of Manila 2015. Clyde has championed several local and international Math competitions.
The recipients of the esteemed recognition underwent a thorough selection process considering their educational attainment, local and international paper presentations, authored studies, seminars and symposia attended, professional affiliations, and socio-civic involvements. Moreover, a final panel interview was also conducted by the aforementioned selection committee with the finalists.
These exceptional CKSians were awarded last June 16, 2015 at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel by the City Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada, Vice-mayor Francisco “Isko” Domagoso, members of the City Council, and key personnel from Dep-Ed Manila. Each awardees received a trophy ,which is a replica of the City Hall’s tower clock ,and a cash prize.