A teacher from Misamis Occidental emerged as Northern Mindanao’s top honoree at the 43rd Most Outstanding Public School Teacher Award organized by the Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro on October 16, 2026, at Limketkai Luxe Hotel. Remelie N. Yongco of Tudela Central School in Tudela, Misamis Occidental, clinched the Grand Winner title, with Jerry A. Java of Malaybalay Central School taking first runner-up honors and Lorie John C. Tacbobo of Initao Central School placing second runner-up. Completing the six finalists were Chona C. Dumdumaya of Pandan Elementary School in Mambajao, Camiguin; Airene C. Alolor of Manticao Central School in Misamis Oriental; and April Pristine O. Bermejo of Dalipuga Central School in Iligan City. The awards celebrate educators whose dedication and passion go beyond the classroom, helping shape the future of their communities one student at a time.
🏆 GRAND WINNER – ₱100,000
Ms. Remelie N. Yongco
Tudela Central School, Tudela, Misamis Occidental
🥇 1st RUNNER-UP – ₱40,000
Mr. Jerry A. Java
Malaybalay Central School, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
🥈 2nd RUNNER-UP – ₱20,000
Mr. Lorie John C. Tacbobo
Initao Central School, Initao, Misamis Oriental
💖 OUR BELOVED FINALISTS – ₱10,000
- Ms. Chona C. Dumdumaya – Pandan Elementary School, Mambajao, Camiguin
- Ms. Airene C. Alolor – Manticao Central School, Manticao, Misamis Oriental
- Ms. April Pristine O. Bermejo – Dalipuga Central School, Iligan City
all photos by Raphy Arcaina
