Abstract
This study intended to gain a better understanding of the phenomena and its influence on those who experienced it. The focal insights rose from the following: What are the experiences, challenges and aspiration of the Designated Teacher as Guidance Counselor in administering Guidance and Counseling Services. The study revealed that valuable experiences and problem mediator were expressed by the counsellors in rendering their services to their respective schools in Maguindanao-I Division. Valuable experiences involve offer advice that significantly impact students' lives by altering their view on school, family, and the future, a source of personal development and career advocates. The problem mediator on the other hand involves assistance in problem resolution There were numerous issues reported to the guidance office. These issues were both academic and personal in nature. According to the theme, these issues were crucial to tackle because they had no idea what pupils or teachers would do at any given time. For the challenges/ problems encountered by the teacher designated as a guidance counselor, there were four challenges emerged such as Proper Alignment of Expertise, Proper Guidance office and Facilities, Multitasking and Resistant/Reluctant Client. These challenges may hinder the success of the services by the program that is vital in every school system. Lastly, regarding the teacher's aspirations designated as a guidance counselor. The study revealed that school should hire licensed guidance counselors; attend and provide training and seminars on guidance counseling; allocate a budget for a guidance office; have a proper guidance office, and fulfill their duties as designated guidance counselors.
