30/12/2025
Another one! Congratulations, Dr. Lerma Ocampo Bernales β your hard work and heart never fail to shine through. Weβre beyond proud!
An evening dedicated to honoring distinguished individuals whose lives embody integrity, steadfast dedication, and genuine service to the Filipino people.
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SNED Teacher
Lerma Ocampo Bernales, Phd, Rpm, LPT, is a distinguished Special Needs Education (SNED) professional and dedicated educator recognized for her exemplary leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to inclusive education. Currently based in ParaΓ±aque City and serving at Signal Village National High School, she has devoted her career to advancing high-quality education for diverse learners and empowering both students and fellow educators through best teaching practices, pedagogical excellence, and compassionate service.
With more than two decades of meaningful academic contribution, Bernales has been honored with prestigious accolades including the DepEd TAPAT Division Outstanding Proficient Teacher Award 2025, Huwarang G**o 2025, Distinguished Alumna in Educational Innovation (2024), Distinctive Leadership Excellence in Education Asia Award (2020), and Gawad Primero LCP Champion β Dry Run/Simulation (2020). These recognitions reflect her influential role in educational leadership, program innovation, and advocacy for inclusive learning environments.
Highly respected for her professional integrity, academic excellence, and passion for service, Lerma Ocampo Bernales continues to inspire students, educators, and the broader academic community through her commitment to nurturing capable, empowered, and future-ready learners.
Celebrated as a Dangal ng Pinas Award for Outstanding Champion of Special Needs Education and Educational Innovation.
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Join us on March 2026, at Manila Hotel, as we celebrate the true essence of leadership and public service.
