DO 56, s.

2016 - Guidelines on the Grant of Performance-Based Bonus for the

Department of Education Employees and Officials for Fiscal Year 2015
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Guidelines on the Grant of
Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for the Department of Education Employees
and Officials for Fiscal Year 2015, which aims to establish a set of guidelines that
provides for systematic, credible and evidence-based policy of linking organizational and
individual performance to personnel incentives, and recognizing and rewarding
exemplary accomplishment to foster teamwork and meritocracy.
Posted on July 27, 2016
DO 55, s. 2016 - Policy Guidelines on the National Assessment of Student
Learning for the K to 12 Basic Education Program
The Department of Education (DepEd) is adopting the enclosed Policy Guidelines on
the National Assessment of Student Learning for the K to 12 Basic Education
Program.
Posted on June 30, 2016
DO 54, s. 2016 - Guidelines on the Request and Transfer of Learner's School
Records
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Guidelines on the Transfer
of Learners School Records, which establishes standard processes and protocols on
the request, and release of learners Form 137 (Permanent Record) and Form 138 (Report
Card) in all public schools nationwide.
Posted on June 30, 2016
DO 53, s. 2016 - Lifting of the Moratorium on the Supplementary Reading,
Reference, and other Instructional Materials and the Approved List of
Supplementary Reading Materials
The Department of Education (DepEd) hereby announces that the Moratorium on the
Procurement of Supplementary Reading, Reference and Other Instructional
Materials pursuant to DepEd Order No. 44 s. 2013 entitled Moratorium on the
Procurement of Supplementary Reading Reference, and Other Instructional Materials
(IMs), is lifted effective immediately.
Posted on June 30, 2016
DO 52, s. 2016 - Data Collection of Basic Education Statistics in the Learner
Information System and Enhanced Basic Education Information System for
Beginning of School Year 2016-2017
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed guidelines on the Data
Collection of Basic Education Statistics in the Learner Information System (LIS)
and Enhanced Basic Education Information System (EBEIS) for Beginning of
School Year (BOSY) 2016-2017, together with the Data Gathering Forms, Matrix of
Accountability and Data Dictionary.
Posted on June 30, 2016
DO 51, s. 2016 - Implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program for
School Year 2016-2017
The Department of Education (DepEd), through the School Health Division-Bureau of
Learner Support Services (SHD-BLSS), shall implement the School-Based Feeding
Program (SBFP) for School Year (SY) 2016-2017 to address undernutrition and
short-term hunger among public school children.
Posted on June 29, 2016

DO 50, s. 2016 - Hiring Guidelines for Teacher I Position in Schools

Implementing Indigenous Peoples Education Effective School Year 2016-2017
In line with DepEd Order No. 62, s. 2011 entitled National Indigenous Peoples Education
Policy Framework, and Republic Act No. 10533 entitled Enhanced Basic Education Act of
2013, the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Hiring Guidelines for
Teacher I Positions in Schools Implementing Indigenous Peoples Education
(IPEd) Effective School Year (SY) 2016-2017.
Posted on June 29, 2016
DO 49, s. 2016 - Guidelines on the Hiring of Contractual (Full-time and Parttime) Teachers in Senior High School
For the information and guidance of all concerned, the Department of Education (DepEd)
issues theGuidelines on the Hiring of Contractual (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Teachers in Senior High School (SHS).
Posted on June 28, 2016
DO 48, s. 2016 - Policy and Guidelines on Comprehensive Tobacco Control
For the information and guidance of all concerned, the Department of Education (DepEd)
issues the enclosed Policy and Guidelines on Comprehensive Tobacco Control for
the effective implementation of a cohesive and comprehensive tobacco control program
to promote a healthy environment in and around schools and DepEd offices.
Posted on June 28, 2016
DO 47, s. 2016 - Omnibus Policy on Kindergarten Education
Republic Act No. 10157 also known as the Kindergarten Education Act provides equal
opportunities for all children to accessible and mandatory kindergarten education. Thus,
the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Omnibus Policy on
Kindergarten Education for School Year 2016-2017, and the subsequent school years
thereafter.
DO 46, s. 2016 - Implementing Rules and Regulation of Republic Act No. 10743
(An Act Declaring the Fifth Day of October of Every Year as the National
Teachers Day otherwise known as the National Teachers Day)
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10743 entitled An Act Declaring the Fifth Day
of October of Every Year as the National Teachers Day otherwise known as the National
Teachers Day.
Posted on June 27, 2016
DO 45, s. 2016 - High School Graduates who are Eligible to Enrol in Higher
Education Institution in School Year 2017-2018
Since School Year (SY) 2012-2013, the Department of Education (DepEd), through DepEd
Order (DO) No. 31, s. 2012 entitled Policy Guidelines on the Implementation of Grades 1
to 10 of the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Effective School Year 2012-2013 has
enjoined all public and private schools to find creative and innovative ways to implement
the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
Posted on June 24, 2016
DO 44, s. 2016 - Guidelines on the School-to-School Partnerships for Fiscal
Year 2016
In line with DepEd Order 83, s. 2012 entitled Implementing Guidelines on the Revised
School-Based Management (SBM) Framework, Assessment Process and Tool (APAT), the
Department of Education (DepEd) continues to build networks of educational leaders in
schools and communities that will guide the educational system achieve its shared
vision, mission, and goals.

Posted on June 23, 2016

DO 43, s. 2016 - Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No.
10588 or the Palarong Pambansa Act of 2013
For the information and guidance of all concerned, enclosed is a copy of the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10588 or the Palarong
Pambansa Act of 2013.
Posted on June 23, 2016
DO 42, s. 2016 - Policy Guidelines on Daily Lesson Preparation for the K to 12
Basic Education Program
In line with the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic
Education Act of 2013, the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Policy
Guidelines on Daily Lesson Preparation for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
Posted on June 17, 2016
DO 41, s. 2016 - Additional Guidelines to DepEd Order No. 19, s. 2016
(Guidelines on the Organizational Structures and Staffing Patterns of Standalone and Integrated Public Senior High Schools (SHS)
In relation to the DepEd Order (DO) No. 19, s. 2016 entitled Guidelines on the
Organizational Structures and Staffing Patterns of Stand-alone and Integrated Public
Senior High Schools (SHS), the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the following
additional guidelines and clarifications.
Posted on June 16, 2016
DO 40, s. 2016 - Approval and Implementation of the Revised Rationalized
Staffing Pattern for the School Health and Nutrition Units of the Department of
Education
In December 2014, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order (DO) No.
49, s. 2014 Guidelines on the Functions and Assignment of School Health and Nutrition
Personnel in the Implementation of the DepEd Rationalization Program, which
emphasized the moratorium on the implementation of plantilla and personnel actions for
the School Health and Nutrition (SHN) units and personnel.
Posted on June 16, 2016
DO 39, s. 2016 - Adoption of the Basic Education Research Agenda
The Department of Education (DepEd) adopts the enclosed Basic Education Research
Agenda which provides guidance to DepEd and its stakeholders in the conduct of
education research and in the utilization of research results to inform the Departments
planning, policy, and program development aligned with its vision, mission, and core
values.
Posted on June 10, 2016
DO 38, s. 2016 - Clarifications and Additional Information to DepEd Order No.
46, S. 2015 (Detailed Guidelines on the Implementation of the Senior High
School (SHS) Voucher Program)
Further to DepEd Order (DO) No. 46, s. 2015 entitled Detailed Guidelines on the
Implementation of the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program, the Department of
Education (DepEd) issues this Order to provide clarifications and additional information.
Posted on June 10, 2016
DO 37, s. 2016 - Clarifications and Additional Information to DepEd Order No.
5, S. 2016 (Declaring January 30, 2016 as Commencement of Early Registration
for School Year 2016-2017)

In relation to DepEd Order No. 5, s. 2016 entitled Declaring January 30, 2016 as
Commencement of Early Registration for School Year 2016-2017, the Department of
Education (DepEd) issues the following clarifications for learners entering Kindergarten.
DO 36, s. 2016 - Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to12
Basic Education Program
In line with the implementation of Republic Act No. 10533, otherwise known as Enhanced
Basic Education Act of 2013 (K to 12 Law), the Department of Education (DepEd) is
adopting the enclosed Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to
12 Basic Education Program.
Posted on June 7, 2016
DO 35, s. 2016 - The Learning Action Cell as a K to 12 Basic Education Program
School-Based Continuing Professional Development Strategy for the
Improvement of Teaching and Learning
In line with the implementation of Republic Act No. 10533, or the Enhanced Basic
Education Act of 2013, the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed policy
on The Learning Action Cell (LAC) as a K to 12 Basic Education Program SchoolBased Continuing Professional Development Strategy for the Improvement of
Teaching and Learning.
Posted on June 7, 2016
DO 34, s. 2016 - Senior High School Enrolment of Learners in Private Schools,
Higher Education Institution, State Universities and Colleges and Local
Universities and Colleges in the Learner Information System for Beginning of
School Year 2016-2017
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Procedures on Encoding and
Data Processing for the Senior High School (SHS) of Learners in Private Schools, Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local
Universities and Colleges (LUCs) in the Learner Information System (LIS) for Beginning of
School Year (SY) 2016-2017.
Posted on June 3, 2016
DO 33, s. 2016 - Guidelines on the Utilization of the 2016 Every Child a Reader
Program Funds for the Early Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program:
Professional Development Component
In line with Item five of the Presidents Ten Point Basic Education Agenda which states
that every child should be a reader by Grade 1, the Department of Education (DepEd)
remains steadfast in strengthening its reading program through the implementation of
the Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Program.
Posted on May 30, 2016
DO 32, s. 2016 - Addendum to DepEd Order No. 3, S. 2016 (Hiring Guidelines
For Senior High School (SHS) Teaching Positions Effective School Year (SY)
2016-2017)
The Department of Education (DepEd) hereby issues this Addendum to DepEd Order No.
3, s. 2016 (Hiring Guidelines for Senior High School [SHS] Teaching Positions) to
supplement and clarify provisions of the said Order.
Posted on May 26, 2016

DO 31, s, 2016 - Implementing Guidelines on the Release and Utilization of

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Allocations of Senior High
Schools
For the information and guidance of all concerned, the Department of Education (DepEd)
hereby issues the enclosed Implementing Guidelines on the Release and
Utilization of Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Allocations
of Senior High Schools.
Posted on May 23, 2016
DO 30, s. 2016 - Policies and Guidelines on Overtime Services and Payment in
the Department of Education
The Department of Education (DepEd) disseminates the enclosed Policies and
Guidelines on Overtime Services and Payment pursuant to the provisions of the
Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2015 dated November 25, 2015 entitled Policies and Guidelines on
Overtime Services and Overtime Pay for Government Employees issued by the Civil
Service Commission (CSC) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
Posted on May 19, 2016
DO 29, s. 2016 - Amendment to DepEd Order No. 23, s. 2016 (School Calendar
for School Year 2016-2017)
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued School Calendar for School Year 20162017 through DepEd Order (DO) No. 23, s. 2016 entitled School Calendar for School Year
(SY) 2016-2017. However, Paragraph 2 shall be amended to read as follows:
Posted on May 11, 2016
DO 28, s. 2016 - Strengthening the Fire Safety and Awareness Program
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Guidelines on
Strengthening the Fire Safety and Awareness Program (FSAP) which aims to
establish specific roles, responsibilities, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for
the fire safety and awareness program of schools which was launched through DepEd
Order Nos. 72, s. 2012 and 13, s. 2013.
Posted on May 2, 2016
DO 27, s. 2016 - Qualification Standards (QS) for Senior High School (SHS)
Teaching Positions in the Department of Education (DepEd)
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has approved the Qualification Standards (QS) for
the teaching positions for Senior High School (SHS) in the Department of Education
(DepEd) based on the Resolution No. 1600358 dated April 5, 2016.
DO 26, s. 2016 - Revised Qualification Standards (QS) for the Position of Public
Schools District Supervisor
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has approved the Qualification Standards (QS) for
the position of Public Schools District Supervisor (Salary Grade 22) in the Department of
Education (DepEd) based on the Resolution No. 1600324 dated March 29, 2016 as
follows...
Posted on May 2, 2016
DO 25, s. 2016 - Commencement of Senior High School Enrolment for School
Year 2016-2017
The Department of Education (DepEd) announces that the enrolment for Senior High
School (SHS) for SY 2016-2017 in all public secondary schools will start on May 2,

2016. In line with this,school principals and/or school heads, with the support of the SHS
Focal Person, and schools division offices, are enjoined to take the lead role in
implementing enrolment activities in their respective localities to ensure universal
participation in SHS. Also, schools division offices and schools are directed to use
enrolment data to continuously improve their SHS implementation plans and to make
necessary adjustments in order to ensure efficient school operations in time for the
opening of classes on June 13, 2016.
Posted on April 29, 2016
DO 24, s. 2016 - Guidelines on Accepting Donations and on Processing
Applications for the Availment of Tax Incentives by Private Donor-Partners
Supporting the K to 12 Program
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued Department Order No. 24, s. 2016
entitled Guidelines on Accepting Donations and on Processing Applications for
the Availment of Tax Incentives by Private Donor Partners Supporting the K
to 12 Program which aims to provide details on the availment of tax incentives by
private sector partners and on valuation of their support.
Posted on April 25, 2016
DO 23, s. 2016 - School Calendar for School Year 2016-2017
The School Calendar for School Year (SY) 2016-2017 shows the school events and
activities for the said SY. The core events and activities for this SY, which represent the
actual teaching-learning days, shall be strictly observed in all schools.
Posted on April 22, 2016
DO 22, s. 2016 - Implementing Guidelines on the Allocation and Utilization of
the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Program Support Fund for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2016
The Department of Education (DepEd) has instituted a National Indigenous Peoples
Education (IPEd) Program in pursuit of the National Indigenous Peoples Education Policy
Framework based on DepEd Order No. 62, s. 2011 entitled Adopting the National
Indigenous Peoples (IP) Education Policy Framework and Republic Act (RA) No. 10533,
the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013.
Posted on April 19, 2016
DO 21, s. 2016 - Additional Information to DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2015 (High
School Graduates Who are Eligible to Enrol in Higher Education Institutions in
School Year (SY) 2016-2017)
In order to assist higher education institutions (HEIs) to determine the learners who are
eligible to proceed to higher education in School Year (SY) 2016-2017, the Department of
Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order (DO) No. 42, s. 2015 entitled High School
Graduates Who are Eligible to Enrol in Higher Education Institutions in School Year (SY)
2016-2017.
Posted on April 19, 2016
DO 20, s. 2016 - Encoding, Housekeeping, and Updating of Status of
Alternative Learning System (ALS) for Calendar Year (CY) 2015 and Abot-Alam
Learner Profiles for CYs 2014 and 2015 on the Learner Information System
(LIS)
In line with the effort of the Department of Education (DepEd) to establish a complete
and accurate database of learners, the Learner Information System (LIS) will be open
from April 6 to May 15, 2016 to allow Encoding, Housekeeping, and Updating of
Status of Alternative Learning System (ALS) for Calendar Year (CY) 2015 and
Abot-Alam Learner Profiles for CYs 2014 and 2015 on the LIS. This is to address
discrepancies in the reports submitted by the schools divisions vis--vis the actual data

in the LIS, as well as to support the downloading of 2015 continuing funds for the
implementation of Abot-Alam in 2016.
Posted on April 6, 2016
DO 19, s. 2016 - Guidelines on the Organizational Structures and Staffing
Patterns of Stand-alone and Integrated Public Senior High Schools (SHS)
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Guidelines on the
Organizational Structures and Staffing Patterns of Stand-alone and Integrated
Public Senior High Schools (SHS). It aims to provide comprehensive guidelines,
standards, and procedures that clearly define the organizational structures and staffing
patterns of different types of public senior high schools, as well as clarify the roles and
functions of their teaching and non-teaching staff.
Posted on April 6, 2016
DO 18, s. 2016 - Policies and Guidelines on the Implementation of the
Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education
(GASTPE) Program Effective School Year 2016-2017
The Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education, consisting of
the Education Service Contracting (ESC) and the Teacher Salary Subsidy (TSS), is a
demonstration of the Governments commitment to maintain the viability of private
education as a key partner in the delivery of quality basic education.
Posted on April 5, 2016
DO 17, s. 2016 - Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act
(RA) No. 9083 (An Act Establishing the Sta. Rosa Science and Technology High
School in Sta. Rosa, Laguna and Appropriating Funds Therefor)
For the information and guidance of all concerned, enclosed is a copy of
the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No.
9083 entitled An Act Establishing the Sta. Rosa Science and Technology High School in
Sta. Rosa, Laguna and Appropriating Funds Therefor.
DO 16, s. 2016 - Creation of the Interim Project Management Office (PMO) for
the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education
(GASTPE) Effective School Year (SY) 2015-2016
With the implementation of the Department of Educations (DepEd) Rationalization Plan,
several offices were restructured, streamlined or dissolved, including the Bureau of
Secondary Education, which previously managed the Government Assistance to Students
and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) Program. Although the day to day
administration of the GASTPE Program is contracted to the Private Education Assistance
Committee (PEAC), a focal unit is needed in the Central Office to manage policy
formulation, implementation, and monitoring nationwide.
Posted on March 21, 2016
DO 15, s. 2016 - Clarifications and Additional Information to DepEd Order No.
7, s. 2016 (School Year (SY) 2015-2016 End of School Year Rites)
In relation to DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2016 entitled School Year (SY) 2015-2016 End of
School Year Rites, the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the following
clarifications...
Posted on March 17, 2016
DO 14, s. 2016 - Updating of Learner Profiles for End of School Year (EOSY)
2015-2016 on the Learner Information System (LIS)

To maintain accurate and up-to-date information of learners basic profile, enrolment

status and end of the school year academic accomplishment for school year (SY) 20152016, the online updating through the Learner Information System (LIS) will be available
starting March 21, 2016 until April 30, 2016.
Posted on March 17, 2016
DO 13, s. 2016 - Implementing Guidelines on the Direct Release and Use of
Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Allocations of Schools,
Including Other Funds Managed by Schools
For the information and guidance of all concerned, the Department of Education (DepEd)
hereby issues the enclosed Implementing Guidelines on the Direct Release and
Use of Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Allocations of
Schools, Including Other Funds Managed by Schools.
Posted on March 11, 2016
DO 12, s. 2016 - Implementation of the First Tranche Compensation
Adjustment for Civilian Personnel, and Military and Uniformed Personnel in the
National Government
For the information and guidance of all concerned, enclosed are copies of Department of
Budget and Management (DBM) National Budget Circular No. 562 dated February 24,
2016 prescribing the guidelines, rules and regulations for the implementation of
the First Tranche Compensation Adjustment for Civilian Personnel, and Military
and Uniformed Personnel in the National Government, and Executive Order No.
201, s. 2016 entitled Modifying the Salary Schedule for Civilian Government Personnel
and Authorizing the Grant of Additional Benefits for Both Civilian and Military and
Uniformed Personnel.
Posted on March 10, 2016
DO 11, s. 2016 - Additional Guidelines to DepEd Order No. 47, s. 2014
Pursuant to DepEd Order (DO) No. 47, s. 2014 entitled Constitution and By-Laws of the
Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) and Supreme Student Government (SSG) in
Elementary and Secondary Schools, the organization of a student government (SG) aims
to establish a representative body that fosters leadership and promote learners welfare
and excellence for all. In view of the implementation of Senior High School (SHS) in
School Year 2016-2017, the Department of Education (DepEd), issues additional
guidelines on the integration of the SHS entrants in the organization of the SSG in all
secondary schools.
Posted on March 8, 2016
DO 10, s. 2016 - Policy and Guidelines for the Comprehensive Water, Sanitation
and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program
For the information and guidance of all concerned, the Department of Education (DepEd)
issues the enclosed Policy and Guidelines for the Comprehensive Water,
Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program for the promotion of correct
hygiene and sanitation practices among school children and a clean environment in and
around schools to keep learners safe and healthy.
Posted on February 19, 2016
DO 9, s. 2016 - Reinforcement of DepEd Order Nos. 7 and 22, s. 2015 as the
Hiring Guidelines for Kindergarten to Grade 10 Teaching Positions

The Department of Education (DepEd) hereby reinforces DepEd Order No. 7, s.

2015 entitled Hiring Guidelines for Teacher I Positions Effective School Year (SY) 20152016 as the primary hiring policies to be used in the evaluation and selection of teachers
for the kindergarten, elementary, and junior high levels from hereon until further notice.
Posted on February 18, 2016
DO 8, s. 2016 - Guidelines for the Procurement of Technical Vocational and
Livelihood (TVL) Specialization Tools, Equipment and Materials for School Year
(SY) 2016-2017
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the following Guidelines on the
Procurement of Technical Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) Specialization Tools,
Equipment and Materials for School Year (SY) 2016-2017 to ensure proper
implementation and to adhere to the principles of transparency, accountability, equity,
efficiency and economy in its procurement processes.
Posted on February 15, 2016
DO 7, s. 2016 - School Year (SY) 2015-2016 End of School Year Rites
For School Year (SY) 2015-2016, the Department of Education (DepEd) announces the
conduct of the following End of School Year Rites...
DO 6, s. 2016 - Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act (RA) No.
8896
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 8896 entitled An Act Converting the
High School Department of the Apayao State College, Luna Campus, Province of Apayao
Into a Separate, Independent and Distinct High School to Be Known as the Apayao
Science High School and Appropriating Funds Therefor which aims to effectively carry out
the provisions of said Act, consistent with the purposes and objectives of RA 9155
otherwise known as the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001, and all other
education-related laws enacted thereafter.
Posted on January 28, 2016
DO 5, s. 2016 - Declaring January 30, 2016 as Commencement of Early
Registration for School Year (SY) 2016-2017
With the theme Makapag-aral ay Karapatan Mo, Magpalista, the Department of Education
(DepEd) declares January 30, 2016 as the Commencement of Early Registration
for the School Year (SY) 2016-2017 in all public elementary and secondary schools to
achieve universal participation and completion of the cycle.
Posted on January 26, 2016
DO 4, s. 2016 - Amendment to DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2015 (Revised Guidelines
for the Basic Education Research Fund [BERF])
The provisions stipulated in DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2015 entitled Revised Guidelines for
the Basic Education Research Fund (BERF) shall remain in force with some specific
amendments to better implement the policy, to wit...
Posted on January 25, 2016
DO 3, s. 2016 - Hiring Guidelines for Senior High School (SHS) Teaching
Positions Effective School Year (SY) 2016-2017
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Hiring Guidelines for
Senior High School (SHS) Teaching Positions Effective School Year (SY) 20162017, which aims to clearly define the application, selection, and appointment process
of SHS teachers as well as to establish professional standards and evaluation criteria

which will ensure that highly competent individuals with the appropriate qualifications
and specializations are hired to teach in (SHSs).
Posted on January 21, 2016
DO 2, s. 2016 - Implementation of P3,500.00 Net Take Home Pay for DepEd
Personnel
The Department of Education (DepEd) shall implement the Authorized Deductions
provided in Section 52 of the General Provisions of the Republic Act (RA) No. 10717,
General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, entitled An Act Appropriating
Funds for the Operation of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines from
January One to December Thirty One, Two Thousand and Sixteen, and for Other
Purposes, which is quoted as follows...
Posted on January 18, 2016
DO 1, s. 2016 - Clarifications on the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program
and Partnerships with Public and Private SHS Providers
Further to DepEd Order No. 11, s. 2015, entitled Policies on the Implementation of the
Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program under the Government Assistance to
Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE), DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2015
entitled Guidelines on K to 12 Partnerships, and DepEd Order No. 46, s. 2015
entitled Detailed Guidelines on the Implementation of the Senior High School (SHS)
Voucher Program, the Department of Education (DepEd) issues this Order to provide
further clarifications on the rationale, scope, and conditions with regard to these policies.
Posted on January 13, 2016
DO 58, s. 2015 - Use of Personnel Services Appropriations and Realignment of
Funds
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released two issuances on the
use of Personnel Services Appropriations and Realignment of Funds, namely...
Posted on December 29, 2015
DO 57, s. 2015 - Utilization of the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and
Early Grade Math Assessment (EGMA) Tools for System Assessment
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed policy guidelines on
the Utilization of the EGRA and EGMA Tools for System Assessment as a basis for
monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual
Education (MTB-MLE) and Kindergarten to Grade 3 literacy and numeracy programs. This
is to ensure quality implementation of MTB-MLE.
Posted on December 23, 2015
DO 56, s. 2015 - Addendum to DepEd Order No. 33, s. 2015 (Implementation of
School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) for School Year (SY) 2015-2016)
Under DepEd Order No. 33, s. 2015 entitled Implementation of School-Based Feeding
Program (SBFP) for School Year (SY) 2015-2016, the SBFP will cover 532,752 severely
wasted (SW) and 627,403 wasted (W) learners from Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Posted on December 9, 2015
DO 55, s. 2015 - Utilization of Language Mapping Data for Mother TongueBased Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) Program Implementation
In support of the implementation of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTBMLE), the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Policy on
the Utilization of Language Mapping Data to inform policy-making, planning, and
programming for MTB-MLE across all DepEd levels.