We spoke with Teacher Sabrina Ongkiko to ask her about the challenges of starting the academic year in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, how we can contribute as a community, and her hopes for us to emerge better and stronger from the global crisis.

This is the first episode of the Tinig (Voice) series, produced by Creative Coconut Ph. In Tinig, we explore the experiences, hardships, and triumphs shared by our kababayans. And always, we ask how we can help make things better.

Special thanks to Teacher Sabrina Ongkiko of Culiat Elementary School. She is a multi-awarded educator: recipient of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service 2016 (TOWNS Foundation); Youth Leading Others Award in Education 2015 (National Youth Commission); and Best Teacher Award 2014 (DepEd); among others. Apart from being a brilliant and loving teacher to her students, she hosts Radyo Turo Guro on dzRJ 810 to share tips on instruction with her fellow educators.

Tinig Episode 01: Teacher Sabrina

Produced by: Creative Coconut Ph

Music by: Jireh Pasano

Written by: Marvi Torres

Directed and edited by: Vic Nierva