A Message to Our Teachers: Nasayang na Speech
Good morning to all of you. Up to this moment , it never occurs to me that I would have the chance to stand in front of you and be part of this significant day. Today is a special day. This day, we recognise the great sacrifices that our teachers have made for us, and today we honor those who have taken up the task of educating us, and guiding us through life itself. Today, we honour our teachers, all of you who have in one way or another, played a part in the shaping of whom we are and who we are yet to be. I was once a student here at Lipa City National high School, a transferee way back 2007. It was a bit of excitement and doubt as well because I would be going to start a new life here at this institution, I’ve got friends, enjoying school days and a lot more. But do you know what I got the most? It’s them, yes, our dearest teacher! How many of us have gone to a teacher for help? I can assure you today that all of us have at one point or another, sought a teacher's help, be it a help with homework, or help with a difficult situation at hand. How many of us have been comforted by a teacher in moments of distress? Indeed, they have been a “Magic Sarap” to us. “All in One pack” You have been all things to us. You have been a friend, a counselor, a mentor, a guide, an educator. You have shown us by example the way to lead our lives as we continue to tread the roads of our lives. You have given us your love, and we could not ask for more. You have given us the opportunity to be the best that we can be. To be as significant as you are and to love ourselves as we love our country. Today, as an alumnus of this institution, I would like to honor you, our dear teachers, for all that you have done for us. You have never failed us in any way. You have accepted our failings. You have always forgiven us our many wrongs. You have never turned away anyone who sought your help. You have never begrudged us your grey hairs. Today, we honor you for the wonderful people that you have been, that you are, that you always will be. Today we can say that although we may be aggravating at times, perhaps even many times, we appreciate you for who you are.
