MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Public School Teachers Association Inc. (PPSTA) was granted by the Insurance Commission (IC) its Certificate of Authority to operate as a mutual benefit association after years under conservatorship. Photo shows Insurance Commissioner Emmanuel F. Dooc (center) presenting the license to PPSTA trustee Arturo B. Bayocot (fourth from right) together with (from left) trustees Franklin C. Sunga; Teresita G. Domalanta; Silvestra M. Mende; Fernando B. Eleponga; Nasser A. Marohomsalic; Mark Frondoso; and Jim G. Fondevilla.