A nationwide movement building leaders who strengthen public education from within.
Vision
We envision a world where all Filipino children will benefit from an excellent, inclusive, relevant education.
Mission
We identify, develop, and support:
Teachers who positively impact the academic and life skills of their public school students through the TFP approach
Alumni who leverage their teaching experiences to advance education reform throughout their lives
A network of partners that work together on shared objectives for education reform
Values
Every employee and alumnus of Teach for the Philippines—inside and outside the classroom—must aspire to model the leadership the country needs in order to progress. To guide us in this effort, we hold the following six operational values to be true. These values represent the way we conduct ourselves on a daily basis.
We focus on the Mission
We work as a team to deliver excellent results
Individually and collectively, delivering on big tasks or small, we carry out our work to the best of our abilities.
We roll up our sleeves and persevere to get the job done
In the pursuit of operational excellence, each member of our team sets aside his or her personal ego to reach out and extend a hand when it is needed.
We act with integrity, respect, and kindness especially in the face of ambiguity
Our vision of success includes acting with integrity and without malice; being respectful and being kind, in every situation and at all times - even when no one is looking.
We listen and learn from everyone and everything
In modeling the leadership we want to see in our country, it is critical to have humility. We accept that we do not know everything. We also recognize that every individual and every community has a story to tell.
We build and value strong partnerships
Social change is a consensus amongst many different organizations, cultures, and orientations. Creating impact through social change means working with others, inside and outside our organization.
How we started
Teach for the Philippines is a for-purpose, non-stock, non-profit organization working to ensure all Filipino children benefit from an excellent, inclusive, and relevant education. Founded in 2012, we focus on improving functional literacy, strengthening teacher quality, and addressing persistent education challenges at the system level. Through our core programs, we develop values-driven leaders who work alongside public school communities to strengthen student learning and help advance education reforms across the country.
We stand on the shoulders of a giant
Teach for the Philippines builds on the work of Sa Aklat Sisikat Foundation (SAS), which developed a 30-day reading program proven to significantly improve students’ reading skills through a randomized controlled trial conducted by MIT J-PAL (Linden, Leigh, Abaafra Abeberese, and Todd Kumler, 2013). Today, building on SAS’ legacy and grounded in research, evidence, and operational excellence, Teach for the Philippines has grown into a nationwide movement — engaging thousands of Filipino teachers and community leaders committed to driving meaningful, lasting change in education.
An ecosystem of programs strengthening public education from within
Teach for the Philippines works through programs that strengthen learning in public schools and develop leaders shaped by classroom and community realities — embedded within the public education system and working alongside those who lead it.
OUR PROGRAMS
Our Team
Teach for the Philippines is led by young, civic-minded, and entrepreneurial individuals with a bias for action. We focus on results and work intelligently towards expanding opportunities for all Filipino children. As citizens, we are committed to being the change we want to see in our country.
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Chief Executive Officer
Mavie Almeda Ungco (Center)
OIC for Operations
Edcel Artificio ('15-Quezon City) (Left)
Chief Program Officer
Ginny Villa-Real (Right)
Executive Teams
Chief of Staff
Angel Ramos
Development & Fundraising
Nikki Manalo
Government Relations & Placement
Saira Ferrer
Ciara Ombao-Aranzaso
Christiana Ubaña
Strategic Communications
Candice Montenegro*
Kamil Dadal*
MJ Gacutan*
Operations Teams
Finance
Mark Jade Erazo
Ken-Aldrich Sanz
Freya Villacarlos
Human Resources
Lei Talon
Leen Guarino
Harry Anastacio
Samantha Cua-Co*
Data & Impact Assessment
Juvhan Rebangcos (‘20-Victorias, Negros Occidental)
Rhia Tsui
Johanna Castro Borromeo*
*Consultants
Programs Teams
Fellowship Program
Hannah Abejuela ('19-Cagayan de Oro)
AJ Alceso
Vina Leonardo
Iona Mapa
Yana Rubio
Pichie Vesagas
Majo Sabarez ('22-Cauayan, Isabela)
Lloyd Vidal ('23-Camiling, Tarlac)
John Cedric Pineda* ('18-Marikina City)
John Lopez*
Punong-Guro Program
Lawrence Carandang (‘15-Quezon City)
Jerson Capuyan ('14-Biñan, Laguna)
Alumni Program
Jurell Ordanes ('20-Cauayan, Isabela)
Jodie Sanvictores ('18-Casiguran, Aurora)
Student & Community Programs
Kyle Geroche (‘18-Marikina)
Beam Millena
Karen Perez
Lea Zarza ('23-Quezon City)
*Consultants
Our Program Participants
Every year, through Teach for the Philippines' core programs, the organization enlists Teacher Fellows and Teacher Leaders - promising Filipinos driven to lead positive lasting changes in their classrooms, communities, and country. Throughout their two-year programs, our teachers are trained to become lifelong advocates for education equity who will advance education reform throughout their lifetime.
*The names with asterisks are our participants in the Public School Teacher Pathways and Punong-Guro Programs.
Our 2025 Cohort
Leila Jan Albesa
Marielle Atayde
Abegail Kyla Bilan
Margerie Concha
Alexa Joy Del Rosario
Georgia Aura Dioneda
Ana Maria Espineda
Dia Marie Javier
Clydene Rose Mary
Karl Patrick Maynard Nitura
Honey Ann Penes
Vivianlyn Remo
Angeline Hope Reyes
Joshua Arimado
Mikhaella Bautista
John Aeron Canatuan
Lorie Jean Castor
Mhay De Guzman
Jey Eleccion
Jan Michael Espia
Janice Fernandez
Dyesibel Gamboa
Jean Aubrey Garin
Edenjohn Grajo
Stephen Hesed Llamido
Ivy Rose Lopez
Sheric Manalo
Kristine Mencide
Trisha Micosa
Kaycelen Jade Mislang
Justine Jane Morico
Gilbert Piamonte
Estevin Quilla
Deniel Ramirez
Grazieleanne Sellabe
Dannica Adeline Sotto
David John Valencia
Stephanie Ann Yap
Our 2024 Cohort
Erica Ann Bacolor
Joenard Belarmino
Michelle Bicas
Maria Ariene Kriselle Estillero
Jean Marie Farase
Nechol May Flores
Jonas Alan Oblefias
Monica Paypa
Joyce Pindos
Rosebelle Rabaya
Kreshna Dashiell Biella Seberre
Mechelle Siton
Aleona Marie Adolfo
Krista Mae Almadin
Pia Marie Almozara
Jude Ayala
Christine Clyde Bido
Jersey Cacalda
Jeremi Calina
Darylle Chavez
Anna Francesca Del Rosario
Jennifer Esogan
Janine Floriano
El-Grace Fuentes
Reymark Gil
Arnaldo Legaspi Jr.
Donnalyn Angela Maboloc
Sheena Marie Madayag
Karen Musa
Tomas Olivar
Eunice Padernal
Maycel Recaña
Jermy Tabuzo
Karen Torres
April Carol Yanoc
Our Alumni
The final stage of The Teach for the Philippines Fellowship is Alumni Pathways. Our leaders commit to education equity beyond the 24-month Fellowship program, whether they remain in the classroom, move on to education administration, work in government or the corporate sector, or join a different social development path. A key part of the Alumni Pathways is Teach for the Philippines’ Alumni Mentorship Program. Teach for the Philippines’ Alumni Mentorship Program supports the transfer of valuable leadership knowledge through mentoring.
This is an opportunity for second-year Teacher Fellows to forge a meaningful relationship with a respected professional, who believes in developing young leaders as part of nation building. The Teacher Fellows are responsible for actively engaging their mentors to further their learning and professional development. A mentor facilitates learning by asking thought-provoking questions and sharing invaluable career advice that help Teacher Fellows to reflect on their own experiences.
*The names with asterisks are DepEd teachers who completed our Public School Teacher Pathways Program.
Our 2023 Cohort
Ma. Theresa Abellera
Yves Arboleda*
Airene Arenga*
John Dave Balaguer
Reamae Batoy
John Louis Brigole
Myrille Saira Brusola
Viancamille Cruz*
Amapola Curioso*
Francis Clark David
Janna Marie Deocampo
Joana Lyra Donozo
Romel Eduria*
Reinalyn Esguerra
Karen Nicole Fallorina
John Pepe Galang
Marjorie Ann Galanta*
Chandra Chloe Garcia
Mary Joy Glino*
Jorico Lentejas
David John Limben
Nikaella Llantino
Cindy Manalang
Therese Angela Moloa
Angelica Isabelle Moreno
Mary Jane Moreno
Dennis Nacion*
Melchor Nacion*
Vanessa Lyka Natural
Emmie Flor Orbon
Rhea Oro*
Abigail Oropeza*
Milarose Pedrosa
Leonides Pilar*
Carlo Polpol*
Monica Robles
Anne Kiana San Juan
Aileen Grace Sevilla*
Ambross Elvin John Sumaylo
Dianna Kyle Tagalog
Eunice Valdez
Jhon Lloyd Vidal
Rica Mae Villacorta*
Gabriella Aurora Villaverde
Annabelle Yamba
Lea Julianne Zarza
Our 2022 Cohort
April Rhose Albito*
Ernesto Jr. Baguan
Sarah Jane Balais*
Maria Shiela Batacan
Karla Christel Borja
Jamie Caindoy*
David Mark Calma
Amy Grant Castillo*
Mary Rose Cometa
Eunice Rophe Cuartero
Jim Miguel Edmilao
Michelle Angela Giron
Jonalyn Javier
Anatalie Joy Legaspi*
Lynette Mahait*
Jay R Mando*
Danica Marcellana
King Pierre Moncal
Genesis Pedregosa
Ina Rosell
Marijoe Janine Sabarez
Patricia Angelu Supapo
Jazmea Nickle Tadle
Aida Talorong*
Jejomar Villacorte*
Yul Villanueva
Holden Andrew Villapando
Our 2021 Cohort
Samantha Almaden
Ma. Elena Alvarez*
Mishael Jan Bataclan
Moneta Diomer Calati*
Abigail Carranza
Sherielyn Castro
Francheska Marie Cortejos
Mikaela Cortez
Eufemia De Asis*
Nica Mae De Castro
Karina De Guzman*
Regine De La Viña
Eiriel Rain Dollete-Guarin
Ketchie De Ferraris*
Wyn Gallo
Mark Jay Gamao
Marites Gelacio*
Novalyn Guiquing*
Mary Anne Ignacio
Vernie Glojun Lasmarias
Norlyn Lazaro*
Imelda Lelina*
Edmar Lingatong
Denzel Macaraig
Charmaine Refrima
Mary Jane Rivera*
Dominic Rolloda
Elvie Sadio*
Alison Salva
Evangeline Sibuyan*
Richelle Villasor
Rohi Yocariza
Our 2020 Cohort
Hannah Mae Canillas
Dan Sandino Cipriano
Ayaka Datuin
Mary Frances Angeles De Guzman
Rosvir Kate Flores
Kate Cassidy Gaetos
Yna Marie Jubas
Shera May Lacanglacang-Gochuco*
Leahlyn Lingatong*
Mark Aloysius Mailom
Ruby Hazel Mesoga
Jann Romeo Nacar
Czarina Marie Nacionales
Don Johnson Neri
Jurell Ordanes
Thea Philline Paguiligan
Welyn Ragasi*
Juvhan Rebangcos
Pamela Robin
Hasima Salic*
Our 2019 Cohort
Ysabel Eugene Agregado
Isabel Anne Alano
Monique Angela Cadag
Carlos Caldit
Jia Vanessa Catiis
Michael Clementir*
Riz Supreme Comia
Luis Gabriel Cruz
Ryan Augusto Cunanan
Kimberly De Leon
Joyce De Luna
Christine Eduave*
Kathleen Hazel Esmama
Jennie Ver Gabon
Erwin Gantalao
Johnrill Generoso*
Julius Irasga
Ann Margarett Lazaro
Annie Lauras*
Carolyn Legason*
Aeman Llantada
Jun Lucas*
Jennylyn Marcelino*
Ian Ezekiel Martin*
Princess Jackie Mata
Karen Louie Mejos*
Florelyn Micua
Mabell Mingoy
Lyca Rose Pantino
Mae Rosette Patio
Rosa Mae Piolo*
Jann Rencille Quinto*
Hannah Camille Ramos-Abejuela
Christianne Romano
Rennzy Louise Sanchez
Celine Marie Santos
Rose Ann Saoi*
Michelle Tejada*
Nesiree Vili
Maria Isabelle Vinoya
Our 2018 Cohort
Mariel Danica Abareta
Maryanne Abog
Trisha Agan
Reymart Alo
Mark Patrick Atabay
Mark Lee Babaran
Reinald Jay Belen
Michelle Binwag
Ramil Chua
Jenny Rose Clemente
Precious Joy Dada
Juvylyn Dela Cruz*
Kimberly Dela Cruz
Shiena Joy Demesa
Jake Destacamento
Johanna Marie Drece
Ethenel Escasura-Jayme*
Raymond Estrella
Carol Justine Estudillo
Lance Calvin Gamboa
Kyle Justin Geroche
Princess Rhonalla Godoy
Joana Marie Iglesia*
Ramel Jaylo
Nadine Kwan Laurel
Ednalyn Lebrino
Cecille June Malones-Fabronero
Caissa Mae Manamtam
Concepcion Martin
Clarisse Muyco
Kimberly Shayne Ocbina
Jesson Ordaneza
Joshua Caleb Pacleta
Jonalyn Pattalitan
John Cedric Pineda
Lou Samantha Platon
Jufeel Pulvosa
Rose Marie Jane Rementina
Jodie Sanvictores
Richmond Seladores
Gabriel Maria Tibayan
Raginne Yañez
Rebekah Issa Yang
Princess Marie Zamudio
Our 2017 Cohort
Gerald Abueva
Angelo Acenas
Ma. Patricia Elisse Aguinaldo
Terence Abraham Alombro
Liane Ira Amat
Faith Ardillos
Jose Marco Arosa
Roliel Babiera
Rosellnica Balasoto-Acenas
Niki Graziella Baroy
Mary Dennilene Briones
Donna Rose Calugay
Zenas Chapap
Jose Chua Jr.
Ellionore Costelo
Ray Christian Cristobal
Curt Marvin Cruz
Amelia De Guia
Ashley Nica Diaz
Juniel Arvin Doloque
Mark Joseph Euste
Carlos Joseph Feria
Arzlelei Joyce Marie Fiel
Catherine Garcia
Katherine Joyce Garcia
Baby Suzette Guevarra-Rosano
Charissa Grace Jao
Colleen Marhey Lacuesta
Peachy Marie Magallanes
Marikka Mampusti
Jay-R Mira
Khristine Dee Montenegro
Mikaela Zoe Nery-Tiozon
Julie Ann Marie Nombrado
Ramon Ombid
Indira Mae Orbiso
Acel Paguio
Gimar Reyes
Femelyn Rosal
Laureana Riva Saldivar
Maria Regina Santiago
Arjane Sotto
Erica Mae Valencia
Edelweiss Villa De Gracia
Hamilton Villapando
Patricia Danielle Villar
Medel Carlos Zarsuelo Jr.
Our 2016 Cohort
Domyson Abuan
Thedem Alarte
Justine Bernabe
Elizabeth Michelle Bitog
Jeanny Burce
Elisha Camille Catimpo
Lord Saver Centina
Ivy Cortado
Lailanie Dacasin-Potenciano
Krizelle De La Cruz
John Mar Desamparado
Geraldin Elican
Kevin David Estigoy
Criss Anne Labayoga-Mallari
Ryan Ray Limos
Hannah Grace Lumahan
Lee Macalisang
Danise Macaraya-Tiongson
Michelle Magalino
Jose Gabriel Mallari
Lani Marca
Richard Marcelo
Jeffrey Millena
Levi Jun Miscala
Louniel Nale
Carlos Ortiz
Jeanne Pauline Pineda
Julie Ana Pizarro-Espiritu
Ma. Elaine Joy Quidato
Kathleen Andrea Marie Rodriguez
Christelle Joy Rojano
Charise Rubio
Alen Josef Santiago
Patricia Denise Singson
Jessica Catrina Sta. Isabel
Ma. Avegail Tolentino
Rosylvia May Tolosa
Mikkey Mari Tuazon
Maher Usman
Bless Valdez
Angela Marie Villareal
Alberto Yohanon
Our 2015 Cohort
John Lawrence Carandang
Lizette Anne Carpio
Catherin Cimatu
Daphne Dabay
Mira Michelle Angeli De Guzman
Irish Joy Deocampo
Ron Alinoel Diu
Joyce Angeli Donaire
Jade Jovanne Eduria
Raya Andrea Esteban
Sunshine Evangelista-Cardoza
Reynalyne Fungo
Katherine Gajasan
Ken Dainiel Gillesania
Lycyle Anne Granada
Romulo Gabriel Kintanar
May Ann Liwanag
Bryan Oniel Mangahas
Ian Montañez
Kristine Joy Nuyda
Erwin Obias
Andrea Pineda
Maria Rosaide Ramos
Abdul Haiy Sali
Jeneveb Saltat
Ana Dominique Santos
Miko Velasco
Kathleen Zambas
Our 2014 Cohort
Vita Jean Acosta-Barrientos
Arra Erika Aguilar
Kamille Ampong
Regyn Avena-Alagon
Melissa Anne Balmaceda-Cheng
Nikka Ylyssa Basconcillo
Bernie Bongat
Alvie Cabañez
Jerson Capuyan
Catherine Castañares
Shylynne Castillo-Señoron
Christabel Corpus
Mark Kevin De Guia
Mara Karizza Joy De Guzman
Ma. Guia Del Valle-Ramoso
Danna Mae Dela Cruz
Sheila Erness Ele
Ann Clarice Fajardo
Mariebel Ferrancullo
Nico Fos
Janel Gatdula
Kathryn Anne Hilario
Marc Lalas
Isiah Lazan
Katherine Anne Lim
Johnet Grace Lopez-Tablac
Dave Victor Mariano
Ched Allen Martinez
Emerald Ocado
Trisha Marie Palaganas
Charmaine Pineda
Dionisio Pobar III
Jerlyn Rabaca
Lacey Anne Ramos
Andrea Requejo
Patricia Louise Rivera
Marie Angela Rosal
Renard Torrecampo
Jaime Gabriel Villanueva
Karleen Zambas
Our 2013 Cohort
Anna Gabrielle Alejo
Mary Alimasa-Chua
Myrtle Mae Almando
Daniel Philip Ang
Anvico Juner Avañez
Jerome Bactol
Jhon Hayden Bale
Shannen Agustine Barcelon
Ryan Anthony Bestre
Katherine Bonsato
Neil Joseph Capumpue
Ma. Theresa Carlos
Emalinda Victoria Castañeda
Adam Crayne
Gian Karlo Dapul
Rexan Dayao
Lesley Elaine De Leon
Julio Denosta
Janine Alyson Dueñas
Adelaide Elpidama
Loreen Eslao
Carmina Regine Fernandez-Jamoralin
John Carlo Fernando
Christine Michelle Fua
Anna Katrina Dominique Garcia-Chuidian
Christophe Guillermo Henares-Chuidian
Maci Norenz Ilicito
Anne Brigitte Lim
Dominique Marie Antoinette Manahan
Joana Flora Marcial-Mananquil
Kit Dg Pabiona
Noelle Cherie Pabiton-Pansalin
Regina Grace Pasion
Mary Kristian Joyce Rivera
Katrina Marie Roco-Zaballero
Ma. Sofia Amparo Santiago-Jimenez
Emiljohn Sentillas
Beatrice Tan
Marina Criselda Tanjutco-Ngo
Ada Marie Tayao
Hebe Valerio
Ma. Veronica Vergara
Ma. Jessamine Anne Verzosa
Delfin Stephen Villafuerte
Leah Villanueva-Viray
Markley Gil Villarin
Ivy Yasis
Angel Marie Ysik
Jose Miguel Zaballero
Our Board of Trustees
Teach for the Philippines is guided by a Board of Trustees that brings deep expertise and a strong culture of thoughtful governance. We are honored to be supported by a Board that challenges our thinking, strengthens accountability, and helps keep our work anchored on mission, integrity, and long-term impact.
Co-Founder & Board Chairman
Margarita Liboro Delgado
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Co-Founder
Lizzie Eder Zobel de Ayala
Co-Founder
Clarissa Isabelle Delgado
Board Treasurer
Kristen Suarez-Quintos
CEO & President
Mavie Almeda Ungco
Trustee
Timi Gomez-Aquino
Trustee
Francisco Romero Milán
Trustee
Patricia Feria Lim
Trustee
Cecile Dominguez-Yujuico
Trustee
Rayvi Sunico
Trustee
Bea Atienza
Trustee
Lance Katigbak
Corporate Secretary
Atty. Aison Benedict C. Velasco
Assistant Corporate Secretary
Atty. Celerina Rose Fajardo
Our Institutional Champions
Teach for the Philippines is supported by a diverse community of funders and partners across the private and public sectors, multilateral agencies, local government units, and national government.
We are grateful to the individuals, organizations, and corporations who believe in our work and make it possible through their expertise, time, and generous support.
Data as of March 2026
Our Organizational & Training Partners
Our Allies
To make access to quality education a reality for all Filipino children, Teach for the Philippines works closely with ally organizations whom we deeply believe in, support, and share a purpose that is #parasabata at #parasabayan.
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