The inclusion of 39-year-old Dr. Jesus Insilada as a top contender for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2018 is also an inspiration for the Department of Education (DepEd) and Indigenous People (IP) learners and teachers to do better.
“We have a lot of teachers who are also members of IP communities. Of course the example of Dr. Insilada will surely inspire them to also give their best and contribute to whatever they can to the furtherance of our aim to implement an inclusive type of learning”, said DepEd 6 Regional Director Gemma Ledesma in an interview on Tuesday.
Insilada was named as among the 10 finalists for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2018 by philanthropist Bill Gates on February 15.
The Varkey Foundation’s award gives out USD1 million to the winner, to be paid in equal installments over 10 years.
Insilada, a member of the Panay Bukidnon IP and principal of the Caninguan National High School in Lambunao, Iloilo has been an educator for 14 years.

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