Issuances

The Department of Education (DepEd) deems it essential and timely to reiterate DO No. 44, s. 2005 entitled Declaration of Schools as Zones of Peace.

Enclosed is a copy of the DECS Rules of Procedures as promulgated pursuant to Section 7, Chapter II, Book IV of the Administrative Code of 1987.

The Grievance Machinery shall apply to all levels of officials and employees in the Department of Education (DepEd), including non-career employees.

Wearing of a school uniform shall not be required in public schools (as embodied in DepEd Order No. 45 s. 2008 and DepEd Order No. 46, s. 2008.

Vacation service credits are used to offset absences of a teacher due to illness. To offset absences on account of illness, one (1) work day

The Anniversary Bonus is granted to government officials and employees on the occasion of the milestone years of the agency where they are employed.

2019 DepEd Guidelines on the Direct Release and Use of Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Allocations of Schools, Including Other Funds.

The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Policy and Guidelines on Healthy Food and Beverage Choices in Schools and in DepEd Offices.