Inspiring Stories - Gokongwei Brothers Foundation

My Teacher, My Hero: ‘Nanay Is More Than A Teacher, She Is A Superhero’

Science high school teacher and GBF scholar, Teacher Kesser Sibonga, shares how his heroes inspired him to pursue teaching and what keeps him motivated today. Story by: Em Cruz

Stories — Oct 10, 2024

Gokongwei Group Unites for National Teachers’ Month

For the first time, the Gokongwei Group, led by Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), came together to honor our teachers during National Teachers’ Month, with a total of twenty-two (22) initiatives from sixteen (16) different business units amounting to almost one million pesos (Php1M) in giveaways....

Stories — Oct 09, 2024

GBF STEM Collab and DEPED NEAP join forces to help teachers be more MATATAG-Ready

Last August 31 marked the end of the 3-part webinar series on “Masterclass on Designing MATATAG-Ready Math and Science Classes,” developed by GBF STEM Collab in collaboration with DepEd National Educators’ Academy of the Philippines (NEAP).

Stories — Sep 02, 2024

GBF 32nd Anniversary Special: A Documentary about the Life of Mr. John Gokongwei Jr.

The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) was established in 1992 by brothers John, Henry, Johnson and James who believed that education was key to national progress. Thirty-two years after, GBF continues to honor their advocacy.

Stories — Sep 01, 2024

10 years of Iskolar ni Juan

Iskolar ni Juan, GBF's Techvoc scholarship program, celebrates ten years of providing education to employment opportunities for underprivileged youth.

Stories — Jul 24, 2024