This Sunday, April 3, my brother D is gonna take the Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) administered by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) of the Philippines. He wants to pursue teaching already after taking two different non-teaching jobs in the last two years. He’s very optimistic that he’ll pass the LET. Our family is one in prayers that his fervent wish be granted soon.

Teaching is such a noble profession. I have high regard for teachers, especially Filipino teachers. I also don’t regret enrolling my brother D in an education course. I remember we were left with no choice then. He had come from the province and he was way too late to take entrance exams from the top universities in Manila. I know, I should have known better.

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