I have been planning to write this. Do's and Dont's in the Philippines or to narrow it down  the do's and dont's in teaching in the country. Its not just for foreigners teaching here, but also for all teachers planning to teach and teaching here in the country. Here are the things I have learned for the past 10 years of teaching. Here it goes:
1. Teaching from the heart.
Ive always been encouraging and reminding all my teachers to teach from the heart. Thats the key to successful teaching. Treat your students as your kids and you will go a long mile. Use your heart when teaching. Thats the organ we need to use. When we use our heart, get the rapport with our students, everything will follow.

2. Teachers have 8 eyes.
That is true. You need to be extra alert as a teacher. You need to make sure that you see and monitor all kids (especially lower levels). You are responsible for all students. Thus, their safety, well being and learning is your utmost priority.

3. Teachers are Nurses, Mommies, Nannies, Lawyers, Doctors in one package.
Need I say more? Teachers in the Philippines are second moms of the students. We not just teach them Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies, but we also inculcate values, correct misbehaviors and even raise our students. When we see students who are neglected at home, our tendency and non written responsibility is to look after them, give care (TLC) , understanding and be second moms. We dont report it to Child Services (we dont have such in the Philippines). We take initiative.

4. Teachers are responsible for everything.
Have I told you that Filipino Teachers are Heroes? Yes! Thats right. Filipino Teachers are responsible for everything. From health of our students, to their assignments, to teaching them to be self reliant and independent. It seems like everything is our responsiblity. Because everyone gives us the load. True. Sad. But fulfilling.

5. Teachers inspire.
One of the unique traits of Filipino teachers is inspiring and giving students hope for the future. We inspire them to study hard, using our inner charms and encouraging them to be the best version of themselves.

6. Teachers have more impact in the formation of the child's view of the world than parents.
Need I say more? You spent 8 to 10 hours with the kids. When they get home, theyre tired and sleepy. They talk to you more than they talk to their parents. Ofcourse, you have a huge impact to the kids.

7. Teachers in the Philippines need to be PERFECT.
well atleast we have to put our best foot forward. Once we choose to be a teacher, we choose to be a public servant and thus our social life- our public life is under the scrutiny of the people - parents, students, co-teachers, and even competition. So, please be careful with your image.

8. Teachers in the Philippines use the power of touch.
Power of touch is simply showing care and love to our students using hug. Filipinos are Hugging people. We love to show care, concern through hugging. Even though its not really acceptable in other culture to touch our students, we still do in the country because we believe there are so many things we cannot say, but we can show.

9. Teachers are know it all.
This is sad. Sometimes even if we committed a mistake of saying the wrong information, we cannot just simply correct ourselves. Loosing face is one no-no in the country.

Theres more. Ill just think about it.