MANILA, Jan. 10 -- A head teacher in the province of Aklan was recognized on Tuesday as the national winner of the Dangal ng Bayan Awards, or the search for outstanding government workers for 2022, according to the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

In a statement, CSC chairperson Karlo Nograles lauded the remarkable public service of Ju-Im Jimlan.

"For upholding public interest, particularly student welfare, over and above personal interest, he is one of this year's recipients of the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or Dangal Ng Bayan Award," he said.

Jimlan is currently Head Teacher 1 at the Tamalagon Integrated School in Aklan.

The CSC mentioned Jimlan's backstory which contributed to the level of passion he has for teaching...