Mariano and Doc Ann, visual artists in Dagupan, explore different art spaces and community support to create and exhibit their artistic expressions amidst the perception of a flourishing creative movement in the hometown of the National Artist, Edades.
Mar 2024
A Special Education Teacher Leah Surot has dedicated her life to teaching deaf students for 25 years, which include the 10 years at West Central Elementary School in Dagupan City.Despite having no prior teaching experience and having graduated from a computer degree, Teacher Leah was destined to become a sign language teacher for deaf students. She also has a foster child who is deaf.The very passionate deaf teacher fights immovably for her students' right to have decent lives free from inhumane treatment and wants them to achieve their goals despite having special needs. She also commits her entire life to the school's transition program, which will assist its students in finding work opportunities.Despite the heartfelt efforts of SPED teachers like her to to give hope to these children, most of the businesses still do not employ persons with disabilities.
Jun 2022
