I just want to express my sincere gratitude for how you teach The Contemporary World. Your teaching style is engaging, clear, and genuinely thought-provoking. You manage to connect the subject to real-world issues in a way that makes the class not only informative but truly relevant (lalo na sa akin na may interest talaga sa ganiyan). I also appreciate how you share your political perspectives respectfully (eme galit dapat sa pulpol na gobyerno🤪🤪🤪) but really, I love how you remind us to be wise in casting our vote.

On a personal note, your compliments about my journalistic side really meant a lot to me. They've helped me see my potential more clearly and, because of that, I’ve gained so much more confidence. Your encouragement truly made a difference. I knew I made it in my HS days when you says "ANOTHER PRODUCT OF UCNHS". Thank you for being such an inspiring and supportive teacher.

On counterpart on how grateful I am. I hope you don’t mind me saying that there are moments where it feels like you're using your authority in ways that can be a bit overwhelming for us, as students. For instance, being asked to look for a room when the responsibility might not be ours can sometimes feel unfair (for all we know it's the instructor's power to reserve a room). Also, while I value how in-depth the subject is, it occasionally feels as heavy as a major course, which can add pressure especially when we’re having hardtimes in our major subjs. I also hope you could be a bit more mindful during exams—talking a lot while we’re taking tests can be distracting and makes it harder to focus (I don't appreciate your countdown every last 10 minutes or 5 minutes po).

I say all this with the utmost respect and appreciation. You’ve been an impactful teacher, and I really value what I’ve learned from you—these suggestions just come from a place of wanting an even better learning experience for all of us especially to your future students.

YOU'VE MADE AN IMPACT!

-enginiring

thank you sir josh, for being a great instructor!

Isa pa sir ang dali n’yo rin pong lapitan. Hindi kayo nakakatakot kausapin, at parang may natural na vibe na nakakagaan ng loob. Nakakatuwa rin kayong kasama sa klase—may sense of humor kayo, may kwento, and kahit minsan seryoso ang topic, nagagawa n’yong gawing interesting at relatable. Hindi lang kayo basta nagtuturo—nag-i-inspire din kayo.

Sir, hindi lang po kayo basta “isa sa mga teachers” dito sa ucu, para sa amin, isa kayo sa mga pinaka-remarkable. Hindi lang dahil magaling kayong magturo, kundi dahil may puso kayo sa ginagawa n’yo. Ramdam namin ‘yung concern, ‘yung pag-aalaga, at ‘yung effort n’yo na gabayan kami hindi lang academically, kundi pati na rin sa mga values na dadalhin namin sa totoong buhay.

isa sa mga na-enjoy kong subject is yung klase niyo sir, sa subject nating Art Appreciation, ang dami ko pong talagang natutunan—hindi lang tungkol sa art itself, kundi pati na rin sa self-expression, teamwork, and creativity.

Isa po sa pinaka-memorable na part ng klase natin ay ‘yung fashion show. Ang saya lang na hinayaan n’yo kaming ipakita ang talents namin—especially in conceptualizing and making our very own gowns at pagdadala ng sarili sa stage. Hindi lang siya basta activity; naging way siya para mas makilala namin ang isa’t isa since it is a group activity po at ma-appreciate ang strengths ng bawat isa. Napaka-supportive n’yo, Sir, at ang sarap sa feeling na alam naming proud kayo sa bawat ginawa namin.

Isa pa po, ‘yung art movement activity—grabe ‘yun, Sir. Doon ko talaga narealize na hindi lang basta gawa ng artwork ang goal, kundi ‘yung expression ng sarili naming thoughts, emotions, at creativity. Ramdam namin na gusto n’yong ilabas namin kung sino kami, in our own unique artistic way. Ang saya sa feeling na naappreciate n’yo ‘yung bawat output namin—kahit iba-iba kami ng approach, alam naming nakita n’yo ‘yung effort at puso sa likod ng bawat gawa.

Thank you po, Sir, for creating such a fun, open, and meaningful learning environment. Hindi lang basta natuto kami tungkol sa art history or techniques—mas natuto kaming maging expressive, confident, at creative. Ang gaan ng klase n’yo, pero ang bigat ng impact sa amin.

I admit that meeting you on our first day was overwhelming because you were a bit intimidating to me back then, but now that I've known you personally, it makes me understand where you are coming from, and I really appreciate you, sir, opening up to us about your life, and all I can say is 'ang tapang mo, sir.' Despite what's happening in your life, you still present yourself to us with a smile on your face, and that truly proves what you've said to us, that your students are one of the reasons why you keep going.Sir hindi ko po alam if natatandaan niyo pa po ito peroo gusto ko lang po mag thank you for helping me personally and emotionally, that moment when you let me share my story, that time I am really down and doubting myself but since then when you pick me to share to our class it really gives me so much comfort from you kahit hindi mo po alam. To one semester, sir, you've done so many great things for us. Super gaan mo po kasama at kausap,you make us feel loved and seen. Keep inspiring students like me, sir, and always wear that smile on your face. You're seen, loved, and appreciated, sir. We'll miss you, po :)

On behalf of our class, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for the time, effort, and dedication you gave in teaching us Readings in Philippine History. As the class secretary, I had the opportunity to witness how much work you put into every lesson and how committed you were to helping us understand not just the facts of our history, but also the deeper meaning behind them.

Your passion for the subject and your way of connecting historical events to our present-day realities truly made an impact on us. You encouraged us to think critically, ask questions, and appreciate the complexity of our nation’s past.

We also appreciate your patience, understanding, and willingness to listen to our thoughts and ideas. Even when things got challenging, your support never wavered. Many of us came into this class thinking history was just about memorizing dates and names—but you helped change that mindset.

If there’s one suggestion from our class, it would be to continue adding more interactive discussions and group activities. Those moments really helped us learn from each other and made the lessons more meaningful.

Once again, thank you, Sir. You’ve left a mark not only as our teacher, but as someone who inspired us to see Philippine history through a more critical and compassionate lens.

Wishing you all the best in your teaching journey!🥰

With much respect and gratitude,

Your top performing student in class charizzz

labyu sir🫰see you around!

In a world that often feels cold, rushed, and overwhelming, you have been a calm and comforting presence. Your words are like a warm blanket. They are always sincere and always pure. You never speak to impress. Instead, you speak to connect, to uplift, and to understand. That is what makes you different. That is what makes you remarkable. You listen without judgment and teach with compassion. You see each of us not just as students but as human beings with our own stories, struggles, and dreams.

We found comfort in your words and strength in your presence. You made us feel seen, heard, and understood. You reminded us that ethics is not just about rules or theories. It is about people, about kindness, and about making choices that reflect the goodness in our hearts. You gave ethics a face, a voice, and a heart. Because of you, ethics became more than just a subject. It became a journey of self-awareness, reflection, and growth.

We learned that virtue is not just about doing good once. It is about forming habits of goodness, just as Aristotle emphasized. And you, Sir, modeled that for us. Through your consistency, humility, and patience, you became an example of the virtues we studied, such as honesty, justice, courage, and compassion.

From St. Thomas Aquinas, we learned about natural law and the idea that there is a moral order written in our very nature. You helped us understand that doing what is right is not always easy, but it is always worth it. You reminded us that our conscience is a sacred space and that listening to it can guide us to live moral and meaningful lives.

From Kant, we learned the importance of treating others as ends in themselves, never merely as means. You also lived this truth. You treated each of us with dignity and respect, even on our worst days. You saw the good in us, even when we could not see it in ourselves.

From utilitarianism, we learned the challenge of making decisions that promote the greatest good for the greatest number. You helped us weigh our actions not only logically but also with empathy. You reminded us that every decision has a human face behind it and that ethics should always be rooted in compassion.

You also helped us realize that ethics is not about perfection. It is about awareness, intention, and accountability. You created an environment where we were not afraid to be wrong, because we knew you would guide us without judgment. You were never just a lecturer. You were a mentor who encouraged deep reflection and personal growth.

Your empathy is unmatched. You truly see us and understand us, even without us having to say anything. Knowing that we were never judged and that your class was a safe space meant so much, especially during times of stress and pressure.

You made ethics not just interesting but beautiful. And we mean it when we say, ethics is not ethics without you. You brought life to the subject. You made us reflect on who we are, what we value, and how we want to live. That is something we will never forget.

Thank you for being so considerate and kind, for turning each session into something that felt personal and meaningful. You are one of those rare professors who truly understand their students. We learned so much, not only for our exams but for life.

We love you, Sir. Thank you for everything. You made a lasting impact on us. You are the reason ethics became one of our favorite subjects.

Ethics is not ethics without you, Sir.

You had a way of understanding our struggles and anxieties, often without us even needing to vocalize them, and you never made us feel judged. You've not only taught us a subject but also invaluable life lessons about dignity, growth, and compassion that we will carry into our nursing practice. We deeply appreciate your presence in our academic journey and will carry your wisdom with us always. Thank you for everything. Wishing you all the best things in life and I hope you'll find the right love that you deserve. I AM SO DEEPLY GRATEFUL AND FOREVER THANKFUL FOR YOUR LIFE, SIR JOSHUA! I LOVE YOU PO! 🫶🏻

-MS. P

Feel ko nasabi ko na lahat, pero I’m here ulit WHAHAHA

First of all, I’m very thankful for everything. Throughout the year, the way you handled every situation in our block was truly admirable. You became one of the pillars of our first-year journey. You united our block through the activities you organized activities we always aimed to make perfect for you. You accepted and embraced all our differences.

With your humble guidance and constant encouragement, you helped us reach the heights we were aiming for. Honestly, we’re still hoping you’ll be with us throughout the rest of our journey. But I guess this is the end. But not the end of our friendship, but just this chapter.

We could never appreciate Art Appreciation without you, Sir Joshua.

#TATAK SIR JOSHUA!! 💚💚