This page lists the bureaus, services, and offices of the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office, with the name and position of each office head and their direct phone lines. Teachers, school staff, parents, and the public can use it to find the right office to call. The list is as of September 30, 2018, so some names and numbers may have changed since then.
On this page 10 sections
Before you call
- Numbers without an area code are Metro Manila landlines (area code 02).
- The Bureau of Learning Resources in Cebu uses area code (032), and the Baguio Teachers Camp uses area code (074).
- For general questions or concerns, start with the Public Assistance Action Center (PAAC) at 636-1663 or 633-1942.
- For problems with DepEd information systems, call the Information Systems Helpdesk at 636-4878, 633-2658, or 635-7369.
- For legal questions, call the Legal Helpdesk at 633-7247 or 633-5444.
Executive Committee
| Office | Official | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of Education | Leonor Magtolis Briones, Secretary | 633-7208, 633-7228, 687-2922; fax 636-4876, 637-6209 |
| Chief of Staff | Atty. Nepomuceno A. Malaluan, Undersecretary | 638-8642, 637-6208, 636-4876 |
| Office of the Secretary | Leilani L. Galvez, Head Executive Assistant | 687-4177 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Lorna Dig-Dino, Undersecretary | 687-4146, 633-7202, 631-5057, 636-4879 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Alma Ruby C. Torio, OIC-Assistant Secretary | 633-7258, 633-5429 |
| Planning and Field Operations | Jesus L. R. Mateo, Undersecretary | 633-7206, 631-8494, 636-6549 |
| Finance (Disbursements and Accounting) | Victoria L. Medrana-Catibog, Undersecretary | 636-1620, 631-9640, 636-6549 |
| Finance (Budget and Performance Monitoring) | Annalyn M. Sevilla, Undersecretary | 633-9342, 638-3703, 637-4211, 470-6628 |
| Finance (Budget and Performance Monitoring) | Ramon Fiel G. Abcede, OIC-Assistant Secretary | 633-8925, 637-4611 |
| Administration | Alain Del B. Pascua, Undersecretary | 637-6207, 633-7203 |
| Legal Affairs | Atty. Josephine G. Maribojoc, Undersecretary | 633-7205, 633-7259 |
| Legal Affairs | Atty. Rhoan L. Orebia, OIC-Assistant Secretary | 633-5439, 706-5332 |
| Legislative Affairs | Tonisito M. C. Umali, Esq., Undersecretary | 633-7224, 631-9641, 633-1940 |
| Project Management and Field Operations | Atty. Revsee A. Escobedo, Assistant Secretary | 633-5313, 631-8492 |
| Public Affairs and Alternative Learning System | G.H. S. Ambat, Assistant Secretary | 636-6547, 631-8495 |
Offices under each strand
- Curriculum and Instruction: Bureau of Curriculum Development; Bureau of Learning Delivery; Bureau of Education Assessment; Bureau of Learning Resources; National Educators’ Academy of the Philippines
- Planning and Field Operations: Planning Service; Field Operations; Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development
- Finance (Disbursements and Accounting): Accounting Division; Employee Account Management Division; Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development
- Finance (Budget and Performance Monitoring): Finance Service; Education Programs Delivery Unit; Procurement Management Service
- Administration: Administrative Service; Bureau of Learner Support Services; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service; Information and Communications Technology Service
- Legal Affairs: Legal Service; Sites Titling Office
- Legislative Affairs: Legislative Liaison Office; External Partnership Service; School Sports Division
- Project Management and Field Operations: Project Management Service; Field Operations; Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development
- Public Affairs and Alternative Learning System: Public Affairs Service
Office of the Secretary
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education Council Secretariat (TECS) | Runvi V. Manguerra, Executive Director II | 638-6170, 638-6172 |
| International Cooperation Office (ICO) | Margarita Consolacion C. Ballesteros, Director IV | 637-6463, 637-6462 |
| Literacy Coordinating Council Secretariat (LCCS) | Enrico R. Mendoza, Project Development Officer V | 631-0567, 635-9996, 631-0590, 631-0579 |
| Internal Audit Service, Office of the Director (IAS-OD) | Milagros T. Talinio, Director IV | 706-5663 |
| Management Audit Division (IAS-MAD) | Buena B. Wagan, Internal Auditor V | 706-5961 |
| Operations Audit Division (IAS-OAD) | Emilio Q. Agamanos Jr., Internal Auditor V | 706-5664 |
Curriculum and Instruction
Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (BCD-OD) | Jocelyn D.R. Andaya, Director IV | 636-5096, 633-7267 |
| Curriculum Standards Development Division (BCD-CSDD) | Isabel A. Victorino, Chief Education Program Specialist | 632-7746, 635-9822 |
| Special Curricular Programs Division (BCD-SCPD) | Rosa Ligaya C. Domingo, OIC-Chief, Supervising Education Program Specialist | 632-7586, 636-5173 |
Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (BEA-OD) | Nelia V. Benito, Director IV | 655-2145, 631-6921, 631-2588 |
| Education Assessment Division (BEA-EAD) | Abelardo B. Medes, Chief Education Program Specialist | 631-2589, 631-2571 |
| Education Research Division (BEA-ERD) | Gretchen G. Cordero, Chief Education Program Specialist | 631-2591 |
Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (BLD-OD) | Marilette R. Almayda, OIC-Director IV, Director III | 637-4346, 637-4347 |
| Teaching and Learning Division (BLD-TLD) | Rosalina J. Villaneza, Chief Education Program Specialist | 638-4799 |
| Student Inclusion Division (BLD-SID) | Jose D. Tuguinayo Jr., Chief Education Program Specialist | 687-2948, 631-9993, 631-9398 |
Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (BLR-OD), Manila | Edel B. Carag, OIC-Director IV, Director III (BLR Manila) | 634-1072, 631-6922 |
| BLR Cebu | Raul C. La Rosa, Director III (BLR Cebu) | (032) 255-3633, (032) 255-3634, (032) 255-3635 |
| Learning Resources Production Division (BLR-LRPD) | Besy C. Agamata, Chief Education Program Specialist | 634-0901, 631-4985, 631-3690 |
| Learning Resources Quality Assurance Division (BLR-LRQAD) | Daisy Asuncion O. Santos, Chief Education Program Specialist | 634-1054, 631-9294 |
Governance and Operations
Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development (BHROD)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (BHROD-OD) | Ma. Lourdes D. Pantoja, Director IV | 633-7237 |
| Employee Welfare Division (BHROD-EWD) | Francis Allen B. Dela Cruz, OIC-Chief, Chief Administrative Officer | 633-7229, 635-3760 |
| Human Resource Development Division (BHROD-HRDD) | Not listed | 470-6630 |
| Organization Effectiveness Division (BHROD-OED) | Charles Cedrick C. Maghirang, OIC-Chief, Project Development Officer IV | 633-5375 |
| Personnel Division (BHROD-PD) | Albert Jerome C. Andres, OIC-Chief, Supervising Administrative Officer | 633-9345, 636-6546, 633-6682 |
| School Effectiveness Division (BHROD-SED) | Dexter N. Pante, Project Development Officer V | 633-5397 |
Bureau of Learner Support Services (BLSS)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (BLSS-OD) | Rizalino Jose T. Rosales, Director IV | 632-9935, 635-3763, 636-3602 |
| Office of the Director (BLSS-OD) | Dr. Ella Cecilia G. Naliponguit, Director III | 637-8422 |
| School Health Division (BLSS-SHD) | Dr. Ma. Corazon C. Dumlao, Chief Health Program Officer | 632-9935 |
| School Sports Division (BLSS-SSD) | Cesar S. Abalon, Chief Education Program Specialist | 632-0260 |
| Youth Formation Division (BLSS-YFD) | Arnulfo H. Empleo, OIC-Chief, School Principal IV | 637-9814 |
National Educators’ Academy of the Philippines (NEAP)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (NEAP-OD) | John Arnold S. Siena, Director IV | 638-8638 |
| Professional Development Division (NEAP-PDD) | Leonardo M. Nuestro Jr., Project Development Officer V | 633-9455 |
| Quality Assurance Division (NEAP-QAD) | Edward D. Garcia, Project Development Officer V | 633-7207, 635-4796 |
Project Management Service (PMS)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (PMS-OD) | Not listed | 631-6926 |
| Project Development Division (PMS-PDD) | Miriam N. Coprado, OIC-Chief, Project Development Officer IV | 635-3983, 633-7256 |
| Project Management Division (PMS-PMD) | Edgardo N. Palacol, OIC-Chief, Project Development Officer IV | 631-2579, 631-0595, 637-5584 |
Finance and Administration
Administrative Service (AS)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (AS-OD) | Robert M. Agustin, Director IV | 633-7223, 635-0552, 637-4213 |
| Asset Management Division (AS-AMD) | Maritess L. Ablay, Chief Administrative Officer | 635-0551, 633-7217 |
| Cash Division (AS-CD) | Sonia R. De Leon, Chief Administrative Officer | 637-2408, 633-7220 |
| Education Facilities Division (AS-EFD) | Engr. Annabelle R. Pangan, Engineer V | 633-7263, 638-7110, 636-4877 |
| General Services Division (AS-GSD) | Florentino M. Barte Jr., Chief Administrative Officer | 636-4880, 633-6680 |
| Records Division (AS-RD) | Nanette R. Mamoransing, Chief Administrative Officer | 633-7218, 687-1449 |
| Baguio Teachers Camp (BTC) | Diosdado S. Medina, Teachers Camp Superintendent | (074) 442-3517, (074) 422-6887, (074) 442-2659 |
Finance Service (FS)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (FS-OD) | Armando C. Ruiz, OIC-Director IV, Chief Administrative Officer | 633-7231 |
| Accounting Division (FS-AD) | Ma. Rhunna L. Catalan, Chief Accountant | 633-7961, 633-7233, 633-7201 |
| Budget Division (FS-BD) | Selwyn C. Briones, OIC-Chief, Supervising Administrative Officer | 637-4214, 637-6203 |
| Employee Accounts Management Division (FS-EAMD) | Louisa S. Roberto, Chief Administrative Officer | 633-7248 |
Procurement Management Service (PROCS)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (PROCS-OD) | Joel S. Erestain, Director IV | 636-6542, 633-7232 |
| Contract Management Division (PROCS-CMD) | Adonis R. Barraquias, Chief Administrative Officer | 635-3762 |
| Procurement Planning and Management Division (PROCS-PPMD) | Ma. Teresa S. Fulgar, Chief Administrative Officer | 638-4392, 636-6543 |
| Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat (BAC) | Not listed | 633-9343 |
Legal and Legislative Affairs
Legal Service (LS)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (LS-OD) | Atty. Suzette T. Gannaban-Medina, OIC-Director IV, Chief Administrative Officer | 636-6550 |
| Investigation Division (LS-ID) | Atty. Cornelio A. Pacala, Attorney V | 631-5773, 631-7242 |
| Legal Division (LS-LD) | Not listed | 637-6206 |
| Legal Helpdesk | Not listed | 633-7247, 633-5444 |
Strategic Management
Disaster Risk Reduction, Partnerships, and ICT
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service, Office of the Director (DRRMS-OD) | Ronilda R. Co, Director IV | 635-3764, 637-4933 |
| External Partnerships Service, Office of the Director (EPS-OD) | Margarita Consolacion C. Ballesteros, Director IV | 636-7523 |
| Information and Communications Technology Service, Office of the Director (ICTS-OD) | Abram Y.C. Abanil, Director IV | 631-9636, 633-6548 |
| Solutions Development Division (ICTS-SDD) | Maria Clarisse T. Ligunas, OIC-Chief, Information Technology Officer II | 633-2092 |
| Technology Infrastructure Division (ICTS-TID) | Engr. Ofelia L. Algo, OIC-Chief, Supervising Administrative Officer | 633-2363 |
| User Support Division (ICTS-USD) | Encarnacion T. Escuadro, Information Technology Officer III | 633-7264 |
| Information Systems Helpdesk | Not listed | 636-4878, 633-2658, 635-7369 |
Planning Service (PS)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (PS-OD) | Roger B. Masapol, Director IV | 633-7231 |
| Educational Management Information System Division (PS-EMISD) | Marieta C. Atienza, Project Development Officer V | 638-2251, 635-3986 |
| Planning and Programming Division (PS-PPD) | Mary Jane B. Feliciano, Planning Officer V | 633-7216, 638-8634 |
| Policy Research and Development Division (PS-PRDD) | Mariel C. Bayangos, OIC-Chief, Project Development Officer IV | 633-7257, 635-3976 |
Public Affairs Service (PAS)
| Office | Head | Direct lines |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Director (PAS-OD) | Not listed | 633-2120 |
| Communications Division (PAS-CD) | Blanquita Dolores D. Bautista, Chief Administrative Officer | 633-7254, 633-2120 |
| Publications Division (PAS-PD) | Josefina B. Mariano, Chief Administrative Officer | 633-9341 |
| Public Assistance Action Center (PAAC) | Not listed | 636-1663, 633-1942 |
Regional and Division Offices Directory
Looking for a regional or schools division office instead? Choose your region below for its headquarters and contact numbers.
- DepEd National Capital Region (NCR) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region XIII (Caraga Administrative Region) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region XII (Soccsksargen) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region XI (Davao Region) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region X (Northern Mindanao) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region VII (Central Visayas) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region VI (Western Visayas) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region V (Bicol Region) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region IV-A (CALABARZON) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region III (Central Luzon) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region II (Cagayan Valley) Regional and Division Offices Directory
- DepEd Region I (Ilocos Region) Regional and Division Offices Directory
Frequently asked questions
How up to date is this DepEd Central Office directory?
The list reflects DepEd Central Office contacts as of September 30, 2018. Officials and phone numbers may have changed since then, so confirm important details with the office.
Which DepEd office should I call for general questions or complaints?
The Public Assistance Action Center (PAAC) under the Public Affairs Service handles public assistance. Its listed lines are 636-1663 and 633-1942.
Whom do I call about problems with DepEd information systems?
Call the Information Systems Helpdesk of the Information and Communications Technology Service at 636-4878, 633-2658, or 635-7369.
Which office handles learning resources such as modules?
The Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR), with offices in Manila and Cebu. Its Manila office of the director is listed at 634-1072 and 631-6922, and BLR Cebu at (032) 255-3633 to 3635.
Where can I find contact numbers of DepEd regional and division offices?
Use the regional directory links at the end of this page, which cover NCR, CAR, ARMM, and Regions I to XIII.
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