Onofre "Mr. Pagsi" Pagsanghan

Curriculum Vitae

Onofre R. Pagsanghan is a teacher. He began teaching at the Ateneo de Manila High School in 1951, taught both English and Filipino for more than four decades, became one of the first awardees of Metrobank's Search for Outstanding Teachers in 1985, and continues to be recognized for his teaching not only by the Ateneo, but by other national organizations as well.

Sleeping on the Job Got Him to a Rousing Start

Onofre Pagsanghan's name proved to be a tongue twister to Fr. Gough, his 4th year high school mentor, so the Jesuit teacher decided to cut it short. "I will call you what my American tongue will allow me, Mr. Pagsi." And so the name stuck.

Who is this man?

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