ORGANIZATIONAL

STRUCTURE

NATIONAL COUNCIL LEADERS

BENJO G. BASAS

National Chairperson

Position: Teacher I
School: Caloocan High School
Region: National Capital Region (NCR) – Metro Manila
Years in Service: 20+ years

Education:
Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Social Sciences – Philippine Normal University (1999)
Currently completing Master of Arts in Malikhaing Pagsulat – UP College of Arts and Letters

Professional Affiliations:
Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC)
Bulig Pilipinas
Sulong PEACE
Education Network-Philippines

In 2006, Sir Benjo helped form the Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) together with some 80 young teachers from Metro Manila, CALABARZON, and Central Luzon. From its modest beginnings, the TDC has grown into a powerful national voice for teachers’ rights and welfare. His dedication to advocacy has earned him recognition from numerous institutions and organizations, including the Philippine Normal University, which bestowed upon him the PNU Eminent Alumni Award, its highest alumni honor. He currently teaches Malikhaing Pagsulat and Araling Panlipunan.

Olive S.

Atty. Ed Ace D. Candelaria

Vice Chairpersonf for North and Central Luzon

Position: Master Teacher III

School: Nueva Ecija High School, Nueva Ecija, Region III

Years in Service: 11 years in public, 2 years in private

Education:

Juris Doctor (Law)-Wesleyan University Philippines
Master of Arts in Public Administration- Core Gateway College
BSSecEduc- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

Professional Affiliations:

Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Nueva Ecija Public Secondary Schools TEachers Association
Nueva Ecija High School Federated Faculty and Staff Club

Sir Ed is currently teaching Araling Panlipunan 10. He has received several notable awards such as Outstanding Faculty President, Outstanding Teacher Adviser and Outstanding Alumnus.

Carmelito D. Francisco

Geraldine Opinion

Kevien Ian I. Albon

Vice Chairperson for Mindanao

Position: Teacher IV

School: Cogon Elementary School, Dipolog City

Region: Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula

Years in Service: 12 years in Public School and 3 years in Private School

Education:

Bachelor in Elementary Major in Mathematics - Jose Rizal Memorial State College

Professional Affiliations:

Dipolog City Division Teachers' Federation
Dipolog City Division Mathematics Club

Sir Kevien is handling Mathematics for Grades 4-6 learners. He also serves as the Federated President of the Dipolog City Division Teachers Federation and Dipolog City Division Mathematics Club (Elementary)

Jim Lester P. Beleno

Secretary General

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Hannah C. Dionela

Deputy Secretary General

Position: Teacher VI

School: San Bartolome High School, Quezon City

Region: National Capital Region (NCR) – Metro Manila

Years in Service: 21 years in public, 3 years in private

Education:

CAR in Masters in Educational Management (MEM) Polytecnic University of the Philippines

Ma'am Hannah is currently teaching Araling Panlipunan 8. She has previousy served as TDC's National Treasurer.

Ramer B. Tianela

Treasurer

Francia Formalejo Murao

Assistant Treasurer

Position: Teacher III

School: San Miguel Elementary School, Dasmariñas City

Region: Region IV-A – CALABARZON

Years in Service: 25 years

Teaching Assignment:
Grade 6 – Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE), Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP), and Araling Panlipunan

Education:

Doctor of Education – Philippine Christian University, Dasmariñas
MA in Education – Philippine Christian University, Dasmariñas
Methods of Teaching (24 Units) – Ateneo de Naga University
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology – Central Bicol State University of Agriculture

Awards and Recognitions:

Best Faculty Student Choice Award
Author of the Year – PHILCAD Publication
Outstanding Peer Reviewer – PHILCAD Publication
Most Outstanding Community Service Award of the Year (2025)

Professional Affiliations:

City of Dasmariñas Public School Teachers Federation – Vice President (2016–2018)
City of Dasmariñas Public School Teachers Federation – President (2019–2020)

Mam Francia teaches Grade 6 TLE, ESP, and Araling Panlipunan, and is currently the President of the San Miguel Elementary School Teachers Club. She is an award-winning educator, recognized as Best Faculty by students, Author of the Year, Outstanding Peer Reviewer, and recipient of the Most Outstanding Community Service Award (2025).

Ryan dela Cruz

Auditor

Froidelyn F. Docallas

Public Information Officer

Position: Teacher VI

School: Bakakeng NHS, Baguio City

Region: Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Years in Service: 10 years in public, 3yrs in private

Education:

PhD Curriculum and Instruction (CAR)- Philippine Normal University
MA in Social Studies- Benguet State University
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies- Saint Louis University, Baguio City

Professional Affiliations:

Financial Literacy Advocate; Bakakeng Norte/Sur Multipurpose Cooperative (Elecom Chairperson)
Administrator; Araling Panlipunan TeachShare

Ma’am Froi currently teaches Grade 7 and Grade 10 Araling Panlipunan. Her Master’s thesis titled, “Working Conditions and Turnover Intentions of Teachers in the Small Public Junior High Schools in Baguio City” won best paper under the Education Research Category during the 2021 Benguet State University Research Congress. She is currently working on her dissertation that explores ADM-EiE towards future-proofing curriculum and instruction in public education.

Conrado P. Refuerzo

National Council Member- at- Large

Position: Head Teacher III

School: Justice Emilio Angeles Gancayco Memorial High School, Bataan, Region III

Years in Service: 25

Education:

Master of Arts in Educational Management - Harvadian Colleges

Professional Affiliations:

Former President - Public Secondary Schools Department Heads Association of Bataan, Inc. (PSSDHAB, Inc),
Former Faculty President, President Araling Panlipunan Dept Heads Association -SDO Bataan,
Former Member Monitoring Officer of KABAYAN ACTION GROUP,
Member - Lupon ng Tagapamayapa

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