The document discusses the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). The PPST aims to align teacher training curriculum with the K-12 program and serves as the basis for teacher learning, development, and performance appraisal. It defines teacher quality in the Philippines. The PPST outlines seven domains that teachers should abide by related to content knowledge, learning environment, diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, community linkages, and personal growth. For the author's teaching vocation, following the PPST helps improve strategies and competencies.