City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings) reinforces its commitment to upskilling teachers through comprehensive partnerships with Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. and Cebu International School (CIS), delivering impactful professional development programs that empower educators and enhance teaching quality nationwide.
Extending Reach Through Digital Innovation
Beyond regional boundaries, CitySavings expanded its educational support together with Knowledge Channel for the innovative "WATCH. LEARN. TEACH." program - a comprehensive free online training series held on May 23 and 30, 2025, participated in by over 15,000 educators nationwide.
Centered on strengthening literacy and numeracy instruction, the program delivers practical, easy-to-implement strategies designed to elevate classroom outcomes. By addressing these fundamental educational pillars, the initiative aims to significantly enhance learner performance across the country.
Elevating Teaching Standards Through Research-Based Practices
CitySavings also partnered with Cebu International School (CIS) to host a dynamic session through an Education Forum, bringing together over 150 public and private educators from Cebu and neighboring Central Visayas provinces at the CIS campus in Pit-os, Cebu City, last April 25, 2025.
The forum focused on research-based best practices in teaching and learning, covering adaptable leadership styles and the integration of AI in future-ready teaching methodologies. Interactive workshops led by CIS faculty and staff, and their educational network, provided practical tools for classroom management and effective learning program design across all grade levels.
Violly Chyril Bugtong, a teacher participant from Oprra National High School in Cebu City, expressed gratitude for “the opportunity to connect and collaborate with passionate educators." Bugtong further emphasized how the shared learning experiences, particularly the exploration of innovative teaching methods and fresh ideas, equipped teachers with improved strategies to enhance student learning experiences.
“These collaborations with the Knowledge Channel and Cebu International School (CIS) demonstrate City Savings Bank’s strategic approach to community development, recognizing that investing in educator capacity building creates lasting impact across the education sector,” said CitySavings President and Chief Executive Officer Manuel G. Santiago Jr. “CitySavings will continue to empower educators with tools and knowledge to support transformative learning experiences across the country,” he further added.
