Caloocan Science High teacher wins 2025 Toyota Innova in NTD Luzon Raffle
October 15, 2025
Lea S. Bernal, a Caloocan National Science and Technology High School teacher and first time National Teachers Day delegate, got the surprise of her life at the Department of Education (DepEd) culmination celebration on October 6 when she became the winner of a brand-new 2025 Toyota Innova, the grand raffle prize courtesy of CBS China Bank Savings.
Bernal was awarded the keys to her new car by CBS President James Christian T. Dee and CBS First Vice President Niel C. Jumawan in SM Mall of Asia Arena in the presence of senior DepEd officials, public education advocates and 11,000 teacher-delegates from all over Luzon. Bernal and 58 fellow educators were presented prizes, worth a total of P11-million.
Along with the Toyota Innova, CBS also donated 14 Honda Click 125i motorcycles which were won by the following: Raquel Calingayan (Region II); Michelle C. Verana (National Capital Region); Angel Tadeo (Region II); Lucind Panganiban (Region IV-A); Marikyle S. Agao (Region IV-A); Mario S. Banzales (NCR); Jessie P. Padolina (Region II); Jethro E. Gonzales (NCR); Sergia B. Pangan (Region IV-A); Eleoterio E. Daguma Jr. (NCR); Harold S. Matibag (Region IV-A); Roberto Encarnado (Region III); Manilyn Manansalan (Region III); and Kimberly Ann Waclin (Cordillera Autonomous Region).
Twenty teachers were awarded P50,000 each in start-up deposits under CBS My First Million savings account. They are: Maureen Dionisio (Region III); Janice L. Aquino (National Capital Region); Ma. Gigi del Fonso (Region III); Augusto Toldanes (NCR); Carl Jefferson M. German (NCR); Raquel L. Calinsangan (Region IV-A); Rochele T. Desimio (Region III); Kathleen Jael (Region IV-A); Jerry Mark L. Logdat (Region IV-B); Irish Lorraine R. Consignado (Region IV-A); Melanie C. Agbuya (NCR); Ma. Cristina Belen (Region IV-A); Larnie C. Lebuna (NCR); Myra M. Bernabe (Region IV-B); Fe A. Pinkihan (Cordillera Autonomous Region); Aileen D. Quiñal (NCR); Crista Mae Nacion (NCR); Joyce O. Baustista (Region IV-A); Virginia P. Adriano (Region III; and Cristina Erlano (Region III).
Fourteen Acer laptops were received by the following delegates: Cherry Opiana (Region I); Gemma Sonza (Region III); Mark Francis D. Tiamzon (Region III); Maria Teresa R. Auguis (Region III); Jimbert Biligan (NCR); Mary Grace L. Paz (Region IV-B); Jeline A. Ramos (NCR); Estelita Gregorio Maglaya (NCR); Emilyn A. Grutas (Regiona IV-A); Christian Amiel E. Narciso (NCR); Cesario C. Maray (Region IV-A); Florabelle Samantha SF Noora (Region V); Charmine M. Gonayon (Cordillera Autonomous Region); and Mariel D. Peroche (NCR).
CBS also raffled off 10 Smart TVs which were won by: Arnold Navarrete (Region I); Raquel David (Region III); Joanna C. Faustino (Region IV-A); Edilyn C. De Lima (Region IV-A); Danny A. Mangandi (NCR); Benjie J. Catapang (Region IV-A); Salve L. Huab (NCR); Marivic R. Regudo (NCR); Wilma N. Paloma (NCR); and Queen Ellaine R. Osila (NCR).
Additionally, special commemorative items were given to each of the 11,000 teacher participants present at the DepEd National Teachers’ Day Culmination Celebration.
Speaking at the sidelines of the event, CBS First Vice President Niel C. Jumawan said the Bank continues to support the Department of Education (DepEd) partnership with programs to uplift the quality of public education and promote the welfare of teachers and learners across the country, such as the CBS Financial Wellness Caravan and the yearly mobilization for Brigada Eskwela.
FVP Jumawan added that since the launch of their partnership with DepEd in 2016, CBS has actively supported and participated in many key DepEd programs centered not only on learners but also on their teachers, among which is the National Teachers Day celebration. “CBS has awarded over 45 million pesos worth of prizes and tokens to teachers attending DepEd’s National Teachers Day celebration over the past five years,” he said.
“We salute all Filipino educators, especially the teachers in the countryside and in challenged areas such as the ‘last mile schools’,” FVP Jumawan noted. “Your tireless service to ensure the welfare of the broader community has not gone unnoticed. Because of your patient labors in and outside your classrooms, our nation stands on the cusp of a great beginning.”
Bernal was awarded the keys to her new car by CBS President James Christian T. Dee and CBS First Vice President Niel C. Jumawan in SM Mall of Asia Arena in the presence of senior DepEd officials, public education advocates and 11,000 teacher-delegates from all over Luzon. Bernal and 58 fellow educators were presented prizes, worth a total of P11-million.
Along with the Toyota Innova, CBS also donated 14 Honda Click 125i motorcycles which were won by the following: Raquel Calingayan (Region II); Michelle C. Verana (National Capital Region); Angel Tadeo (Region II); Lucind Panganiban (Region IV-A); Marikyle S. Agao (Region IV-A); Mario S. Banzales (NCR); Jessie P. Padolina (Region II); Jethro E. Gonzales (NCR); Sergia B. Pangan (Region IV-A); Eleoterio E. Daguma Jr. (NCR); Harold S. Matibag (Region IV-A); Roberto Encarnado (Region III); Manilyn Manansalan (Region III); and Kimberly Ann Waclin (Cordillera Autonomous Region).
Twenty teachers were awarded P50,000 each in start-up deposits under CBS My First Million savings account. They are: Maureen Dionisio (Region III); Janice L. Aquino (National Capital Region); Ma. Gigi del Fonso (Region III); Augusto Toldanes (NCR); Carl Jefferson M. German (NCR); Raquel L. Calinsangan (Region IV-A); Rochele T. Desimio (Region III); Kathleen Jael (Region IV-A); Jerry Mark L. Logdat (Region IV-B); Irish Lorraine R. Consignado (Region IV-A); Melanie C. Agbuya (NCR); Ma. Cristina Belen (Region IV-A); Larnie C. Lebuna (NCR); Myra M. Bernabe (Region IV-B); Fe A. Pinkihan (Cordillera Autonomous Region); Aileen D. Quiñal (NCR); Crista Mae Nacion (NCR); Joyce O. Baustista (Region IV-A); Virginia P. Adriano (Region III; and Cristina Erlano (Region III).
Fourteen Acer laptops were received by the following delegates: Cherry Opiana (Region I); Gemma Sonza (Region III); Mark Francis D. Tiamzon (Region III); Maria Teresa R. Auguis (Region III); Jimbert Biligan (NCR); Mary Grace L. Paz (Region IV-B); Jeline A. Ramos (NCR); Estelita Gregorio Maglaya (NCR); Emilyn A. Grutas (Regiona IV-A); Christian Amiel E. Narciso (NCR); Cesario C. Maray (Region IV-A); Florabelle Samantha SF Noora (Region V); Charmine M. Gonayon (Cordillera Autonomous Region); and Mariel D. Peroche (NCR).
CBS also raffled off 10 Smart TVs which were won by: Arnold Navarrete (Region I); Raquel David (Region III); Joanna C. Faustino (Region IV-A); Edilyn C. De Lima (Region IV-A); Danny A. Mangandi (NCR); Benjie J. Catapang (Region IV-A); Salve L. Huab (NCR); Marivic R. Regudo (NCR); Wilma N. Paloma (NCR); and Queen Ellaine R. Osila (NCR).
Additionally, special commemorative items were given to each of the 11,000 teacher participants present at the DepEd National Teachers’ Day Culmination Celebration.
Speaking at the sidelines of the event, CBS First Vice President Niel C. Jumawan said the Bank continues to support the Department of Education (DepEd) partnership with programs to uplift the quality of public education and promote the welfare of teachers and learners across the country, such as the CBS Financial Wellness Caravan and the yearly mobilization for Brigada Eskwela.
FVP Jumawan added that since the launch of their partnership with DepEd in 2016, CBS has actively supported and participated in many key DepEd programs centered not only on learners but also on their teachers, among which is the National Teachers Day celebration. “CBS has awarded over 45 million pesos worth of prizes and tokens to teachers attending DepEd’s National Teachers Day celebration over the past five years,” he said.
“We salute all Filipino educators, especially the teachers in the countryside and in challenged areas such as the ‘last mile schools’,” FVP Jumawan noted. “Your tireless service to ensure the welfare of the broader community has not gone unnoticed. Because of your patient labors in and outside your classrooms, our nation stands on the cusp of a great beginning.”
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