March 2024 Important Dates, Holidays and Other Observances

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The DepEd School Calendar and Activities for the month of March delineates key dates that serve as milestones for the Philippine educational system. These dates are crucial for schools, teachers, students and parents alike as they organize the academic year and establish a framework for various educational endeavors. From the Read More …

CSC Opens Nominations for 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers

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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has officially launched the call for nominations for the 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. In line with the mandate outlined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution and relevant executive orders, the CSC administers this search annually to recognize exemplary public servants. DepEd Memorandum No. 11, Read More …

DepEd School Calendar and Activities for School Year 2023-2024

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To facilitate educational excellence and advancing pedagogical effectiveness, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued on August 4, 2022, DepEd Order No. 022 s. 2023, titled “Implementing Guidelines on the School Calendar and Activities for the School Year (SY) 2023-2024” . This signifies DepEd’s commitment to the enhancement of the educational Read More …

Updates to the School Calendar and Activities for SY 2023-2024

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On February 19, 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) released DepEd ORDER No. 003 s. 2024, an amendment to DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2023, which outlines the “Implementing Guidelines on the School Calendar and Activities for the School Year 2023–2024.” In alignment with the DepEd’s commitment as expressed in Read More …

DepEd Orders Immediate Removal of Administrative Tasks for Public School Teachers

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Published: January 26, 2024 To enhance the quality of basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued DepEd Order No. 002, s. 2024, titled “Immediate Removal of Administrative Tasks of Public School Teachers.” The issuance of this order aligns with DepEd’s MATATAG Agenda, emphasizing its commitment to improving the Read More …

DepEd Launches “Catch-Up Fridays” to Address Learning Gaps in Students

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The Department of Education (DepEd) has initiated “Catch-Up Fridays,” a comprehensive program aimed at addressing learning gaps among grade school and high school students. Launched on January 12, the program dedicates every Friday throughout the school year to activities focused on reading, values, peace and health education. The move comes Read More …

#WalangPasok December 8, 2023 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception ( Special Non-Working Day )

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Is December 8, 2023 a holiday? By virtue of  Republic Act 10966, the government has officially declared December 8 every year as a special non-working holiday throughout the entire country. This annual observance commemorates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, the Principal Patroness of the Philippines. This special Read More …

DepEd Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program

DO No 36 s 2016

The Department of Education (DepEd) has released DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016 – Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program in accordance with the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K to 12 Law). These guidelines aim to formally acknowledge the exceptional Read More …

Guide on Documents to be Checked , School Forms and Reports to be Validated

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The Department of Education (DepEd) continuously works to simplify the processes and reduce forms while ensuring that the data collected are not compromised and are integral to proper assessment, planning, and allocation of resources and intervention. In essence, reports enable teachers and the Department to identify areas of improvement and Read More …

Starting May 15, 2023 – Release of Mid-Year Bonus 2023

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Starting on May 15, government employees in the Philippines will receive their mid-year bonus 2023, according to an announcement by Amenah Pangandaman, the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). This year’s mid-year bonus is included in the agency-specific allocation under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA), which Read More …

April 20 – 21, 2023 | 3rd Quarter Examination – 3rd Periodical Test

Schools must assess the assessment and grading procedures that will most significantly assist learner development and currently respond to a variety of circumstances as DepEd targets learning continuity. One way of assessing student progress is through Quarterly Examinations or Periodical Tests. According to DepEd ORDER No. 031 s. 2020 – Read More …

#WalangPasok | PBBM Declared October 31, 2022 as Special Non-working Holiday

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#WalangPasok October 31, 2022. October 31, 2022, Monday,  will be a special non-working holiday according to a document signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. At a press briefing on Tuesday, the officer in charge of the Office of the Press Secretary, Cheloy Garafil, made this announcement. Cheloy Garafil stated that Read More …

Checklist: Teachers Preparations for In-Person Classes for SY 2022 – 2023

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In performing their teaching activities and meeting these new demands teachers often find themselves with inadequate resources to address the challenges of adapting teaching content and formats. To help our teachers, here are the required Checklist: Teachers Preparations for In-Person Classes for SY 2022 – 2023 along with other educational resources that could be found in our website.

DO No. 66, s. 2017 | Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-Campus Activities

deped Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-Campus Activities

This policy governs co-curricular and extra-curricular off-campus activities in both public and private schools. It emphasizes the need to update guidelines to ensure the activities are aligned with the K to 12 Curriculum and prioritize the safety of participants. The policy establishes standards and procedures for organizing and conducting off-campus Read More …

Recommended School Activities for the 1st and 2nd Week of Classes for SY 2020-2021

School Activities for the 1st and 2nd Week of Classes for SY 2020-2021

As part of the preparations for the opening of school year 2020 -2021, the Schools Division Office of Quezon City released a memorandum dated August 10, 2020 – RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES FOR THE 1st AND 2nd WEEK OF CLASSES. The exact dates and other details of implementation are left to the Read More …

Guidelines on Eligibility and Application for the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP) for S.Y. 2020–2021

Guidelines on Eligibility and Application for the Senior High School Voucher Program

The Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2020 – “Guidelines on Eligibility and Application for the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP) for School Year (SY) 2020–2021”. The said DepEd Order provides details on the requirements, procedure, and schedule for voucher application, from qualification to Read More …