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Onofre R. Pagsanghan

January 07, 2023

Onofre R. Pagsanghan (born June 12, 1927) is a teacher and screenplay writer from the Ateneo de Manila High School, Philippines. An Ateneo alumnus himself, Mr. Pagsi, as he is fondly called by students and colleagues, began his teaching career in his alma mater in 1951. He teaches English and Filipino to high school students. In addition, he is also the moderator of the theater group Dulaang Sibol, which he founded in 1956. Now on his 63rd year of teaching, he has received numerous awards in the fields of teaching and theater.

Onofre R. Pagsanghan
Born
Onofre R. Pagsanghan

June 12, 1927 (1927-06-12) (age 95)
Tondo, Manila, Philippine Islands
NationalityFilipino
Other namesMr. Pagsi
OccupationTeacher
Known forTeaching and theater work

Early life

Pagsanghan was born in Tondo, Manila, on June 12, 1927 to parents Hipolito Pagsanghan and Vicente Rivera.[1] Raised in poverty, Pagsanghan was able to study in Ateneo through a scholarship. When he was 13, his grandfather met a priest that knew the president of Ateneo. He was able to get a 50% discount which though this was a big help, he still could not afford this, so the priest handled the other 50%( based on an interview with him). Unfortunately, his schooling was halted due to the invasion of the Japanese. Classes eventually resumed in 1945 and he was able to graduate high school in 1947. He pursued a degree in education soon after. He graduated with an AB in education in 1951. Years later, he earned his MA in English in 1984.[1] He married Florinda Duran in 1960 and they had three children namely Stella, Joel and Sylvia, who is also teaching in Ateneo High School.[2]

Teaching and theater career

Pagsanghan decided to become a teacher after graduation. He was inspired to take this vocation by his own high school teacher, Fr. John Delaney, S.J. Fr. Delaney asked him to become a teacher during his high school days, and Pagsanghan took up the challenge in 1951, after graduating college.[3] He applied to be a teacher in Ateneo High School. However, the principal back then, an American Jesuit, was unsure if he could last as a teacher because of his frail and weak structure. The principal eventually accepted him, under the condition that during lunch breaks, he would sleep in one of the unused rooms in order to gain his strength. Pagsanghan agreed, and began teaching English and Filipino to freshmen high school students.[4] He chose to teach in first year high school because this was the time children could be molded the most, and he wanted to influence and change his students in the right way

He was able to write several books, which were integrated into the curriculum of several schools. “Hasik”, “Layag” and “Makabagong Pilipino” are three of those books that are now used in different high schools. Two of his other books, “Reaching Out” and “Sagwan”, are still being used by the Ateneo High School.[5]

Pagsanghan began teaching theater in 1956. He founded the Ateneo High School Dramatics Society, which was later renamed Dulaang Sibol in 1966. Under his guidance, numerous critically acclaimed plays were staged, such as “Doon Po sa Amin”, “Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio” and “Sinta!”; all of which he translated from their English counterpart and adapted to the Philippine context. The group became nationally renowned for its polished and professional presentations.[1]

Throughout the years, Pagsanghan gained numerous awards for his work in education and theater. In 1970, he was awarded the Gawad Balagtas Award and the Patnubay ng Kalinangan award for his theater work. In addition, “Sinta” bagged the award for the Best Musical Film in the 1977 FAMAS.[5] In honor of his 45th year of teaching, the Dulaang Sibol Theater was renamed to the Tanghalan Onofre R. Pagsanghan by Ateneo. In 1985, he received the first Metrobank Outstanding Educator Award, one of the most prestigious awards that can be given to a teacher. In 2003, he was awarded the Bayaning Gurong Pilipino Award by the ABS-CBN Foundation.[5]

Teaching Style

From 1980 onwards, Pagsanghan became the moderator of class 1-A, the honors class of first year. In teaching, he combines theater and music into literary works such as “Julius Caesar” and “The Little Prince.” He makes sure to use the entire classroom while acting out certain portions of readings to catch attention. Songs are also incorporated into lessons, usually used when introducing a new one. In tests, which are always written on manila paper, he focuses on “why” questions since he considers understanding why something is such as the most important part of learning. In addition, religion and morality are always applied.

Quotes and memorable passages are also important in his style. Students are pushed to memorize and understand quotes in order to get a better understanding of texts. He also has weekly memorable passages, which are posted at the front of the blackboard. Quotes can range from famous lines from book to famous sayings from historical figures.

Present life

Pagsanghan currently is still a member of the Ateneo de Manila High School Faculty but is no longer teaching. He instead shares and gives reflections to all the classes of the High School and serves as a formator for the young men and women of the High School.

He is the founder and was the moderator of Dulaang Sibol until 2017. However, he is not the moderator of the organization currently.

He gives lectures all throughout the Philippines with topics ranging from the devotion of teaching to stage plays. Despite being 20 plus years over the retirement age, he has no plans of retiring, and continues to keep on teaching until he no longer has the ability to teach.[2]

Teaching awards

  • Order of St. Michael the Archangel by the Holy Angel University (2011) [6]
  • Bayaning Gurong Pilipino Award from the ABS-CBN Foundation and UGAT (2003)[7]
  • Gawad Paz Marquez Benitez for outstanding educator in literature from Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (2002)
  • The Outstanding Filipino Award by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Philippines (1996)[8]
  • Metrobank Outstanding Educators Award for excellence as a high school teacher (1985, the first year of the Metrobank Awards)[7]
  • E.A.G.L.E. Fund Teacher Award for excellence in the teaching profession from the Ateneo de Manila University (every year from its inception in 1980 up to the present)
  • First Irwin Memorial Award for excellence in the teaching profession from the Ateneo de Manila University (1977)
  • Ozanam Award for Outstanding Service as a Catholic teacher from the Ateneo de Manila University (1970)
  • Citizens’ Award for Television, Best Educational Television Program, for a televised series of lessons in Filipino (1964)

Cultural awards

  • "Yes The Filipino Can!" award by the RFM Corp. (2008) [9]
  • Centennial Honors for the Arts (Theater) from the National Centennial Commission (1999)
  • Gawad Manuel L. Quezon from Quezon City and the Taliba ng Inang Wika (1996)
  • Gawad CCP para sa Sining (Dulaan) from the Cultural Center of the Philippines (1992)
  • Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas from Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (1992)
  • FAMAS Best Musical Film Award for Sinta (1976)
  • Patnubay ng Kalinangan Award for national contribution in the field of theater from the City of Manila (1970)
  • Gawad Balagtas for significant work in Philippine theater from the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa in (1970)

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Guerrero, 2012
  2. ^ a b Knowledge Channel
  3. ^ "A Lifelong Passion
  4. ^ Imbong, 2013
  5. ^ a b c Totanes
  6. ^ University to honor top Catholic lay educator, Sun.Star, February 7, 2011
  7. ^ a b August-September 2006 Arrupe News, Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP). Accessed July 26, 2011
  8. ^ Onofre R. Pagsanghan TOFIL Awardee for Culture and Arts, 1996, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Philippines. Accessed July 26, 2011
  9. ^ Yes The Filipino Can! awards launched. The Philippine Star, October 11, 2008

References

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Onofre R Pagsanghan born June 12 1927 is a teacher and screenplay writer from the Ateneo de Manila High School Philippines An Ateneo alumnus himself Mr Pagsi as he is fondly called by students and colleagues began his teaching career in his alma mater in 1951 He teaches English and Filipino to high school students In addition he is also the moderator of the theater group Dulaang Sibol which he founded in 1956 Now on his 63rd year of teaching he has received numerous awards in the fields of teaching and theater Onofre R PagsanghanBornOnofre R PagsanghanJune 12 1927 1927 06 12 age 95 Tondo Manila Philippine IslandsNationalityFilipinoOther namesMr PagsiOccupationTeacherKnown forTeaching and theater work Contents 1 Early life 2 Teaching and theater career 3 Teaching Style 4 Present life 5 Teaching awards 6 Cultural awards 7 Notes 8 ReferencesEarly life EditPagsanghan was born in Tondo Manila on June 12 1927 to parents Hipolito Pagsanghan and Vicente Rivera 1 Raised in poverty Pagsanghan was able to study in Ateneo through a scholarship When he was 13 his grandfather met a priest that knew the president of Ateneo He was able to get a 50 discount which though this was a big help he still could not afford this so the priest handled the other 50 based on an interview with him Unfortunately his schooling was halted due to the invasion of the Japanese Classes eventually resumed in 1945 and he was able to graduate high school in 1947 He pursued a degree in education soon after He graduated with an AB in education in 1951 Years later he earned his MA in English in 1984 1 He married Florinda Duran in 1960 and they had three children namely Stella Joel and Sylvia who is also teaching in Ateneo High School 2 Teaching and theater career EditPagsanghan decided to become a teacher after graduation He was inspired to take this vocation by his own high school teacher Fr John Delaney S J Fr Delaney asked him to become a teacher during his high school days and Pagsanghan took up the challenge in 1951 after graduating college 3 He applied to be a teacher in Ateneo High School However the principal back then an American Jesuit was unsure if he could last as a teacher because of his frail and weak structure The principal eventually accepted him under the condition that during lunch breaks he would sleep in one of the unused rooms in order to gain his strength Pagsanghan agreed and began teaching English and Filipino to freshmen high school students 4 He chose to teach in first year high school because this was the time children could be molded the most and he wanted to influence and change his students in the right wayHe was able to write several books which were integrated into the curriculum of several schools Hasik Layag and Makabagong Pilipino are three of those books that are now used in different high schools Two of his other books Reaching Out and Sagwan are still being used by the Ateneo High School 5 Pagsanghan began teaching theater in 1956 He founded the Ateneo High School Dramatics Society which was later renamed Dulaang Sibol in 1966 Under his guidance numerous critically acclaimed plays were staged such as Doon Po sa Amin Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio and Sinta all of which he translated from their English counterpart and adapted to the Philippine context The group became nationally renowned for its polished and professional presentations 1 Throughout the years Pagsanghan gained numerous awards for his work in education and theater In 1970 he was awarded the Gawad Balagtas Award and the Patnubay ng Kalinangan award for his theater work In addition Sinta bagged the award for the Best Musical Film in the 1977 FAMAS 5 In honor of his 45th year of teaching the Dulaang Sibol Theater was renamed to the Tanghalan Onofre R Pagsanghan by Ateneo In 1985 he received the first Metrobank Outstanding Educator Award one of the most prestigious awards that can be given to a teacher In 2003 he was awarded the Bayaning Gurong Pilipino Award by the ABS CBN Foundation 5 Teaching Style EditFrom 1980 onwards Pagsanghan became the moderator of class 1 A the honors class of first year In teaching he combines theater and music into literary works such as Julius Caesar and The Little Prince He makes sure to use the entire classroom while acting out certain portions of readings to catch attention Songs are also incorporated into lessons usually used when introducing a new one In tests which are always written on manila paper he focuses on why questions since he considers understanding why something is such as the most important part of learning In addition religion and morality are always applied Quotes and memorable passages are also important in his style Students are pushed to memorize and understand quotes in order to get a better understanding of texts He also has weekly memorable passages which are posted at the front of the blackboard Quotes can range from famous lines from book to famous sayings from historical figures Present life EditPagsanghan currently is still a member of the Ateneo de Manila High School Faculty but is no longer teaching He instead shares and gives reflections to all the classes of the High School and serves as a formator for the young men and women of the High School He is the founder and was the moderator of Dulaang Sibol until 2017 However he is not the moderator of the organization currently He gives lectures all throughout the Philippines with topics ranging from the devotion of teaching to stage plays Despite being 20 plus years over the retirement age he has no plans of retiring and continues to keep on teaching until he no longer has the ability to teach 2 Teaching awards EditOrder of St Michael the Archangel by the Holy Angel University 2011 6 Bayaning Gurong Pilipino Award from the ABS CBN Foundation and UGAT 2003 7 Gawad Paz Marquez Benitez for outstanding educator in literature from Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas 2002 The Outstanding Filipino Award by the Junior Chamber International JCI Senate Philippines 1996 8 Metrobank Outstanding Educators Award for excellence as a high school teacher 1985 the first year of the Metrobank Awards 7 E A G L E Fund Teacher Award for excellence in the teaching profession from the Ateneo de Manila University every year from its inception in 1980 up to the present First Irwin Memorial Award for excellence in the teaching profession from the Ateneo de Manila University 1977 Ozanam Award for Outstanding Service as a Catholic teacher from the Ateneo de Manila University 1970 Citizens Award for Television Best Educational Television Program for a televised series of lessons in Filipino 1964 Cultural awards Edit Yes The Filipino Can award by the RFM Corp 2008 9 Centennial Honors for the Arts Theater from the National Centennial Commission 1999 Gawad Manuel L Quezon from Quezon City and the Taliba ng Inang Wika 1996 Gawad CCP para sa Sining Dulaan from the Cultural Center of the Philippines 1992 Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas from Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas 1992 FAMAS Best Musical Film Award for Sinta 1976 Patnubay ng Kalinangan Award for national contribution in the field of theater from the City of Manila 1970 Gawad Balagtas for significant work in Philippine theater from the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa in 1970 Notes Edit a b c Guerrero 2012 a b Knowledge Channel A Lifelong Passion Imbong 2013 a b c Totanes University to honor top Catholic lay educator Sun Star February 7 2011 a b August September 2006 Arrupe News Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific JCAP Accessed July 26 2011 Onofre R Pagsanghan TOFIL Awardee for Culture and Arts 1996 Junior Chamber International JCI Senate Philippines Accessed July 26 2011 Yes The Filipino Can awards launched The Philippine Star October 11 2008References Edit A Lifelong Passion newsinfo inquirer net N p 30 Sept 2013 Web 7 Jan 2014 lt http newsinfo inquirer net 498205 a lifelong passion gt Imbong Peter Dr Onofre Pagsanghan Those Who Can Teach www Rappler com N p 06 Oct 2013 Web 7 Jan 2014 lt http www rappler com life and style 40684 onofre pagsanghan profile gt Guerrero Amadis Mr Pagsi Still at it at 85 Inquirer net N p 22 Dec 2012 Web 7 Jan 2014 lt http lifestyle inquirer net 82409 mr pagsi still at it at 85 gt Knowledge Channel Onofre Pagsanjan Online Video Clip YouTube YouTube 16 July 2012 Web 7 Jan 2014 Totanes Von Onofre R Pagsanghan web archive org N p Web 7 Jan 2014 lt https web archive org web 20091027132629 http www geocities com vonjobi pagsicv htm gt Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Onofre R Pagsanghan amp oldid 1029539715, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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