π Honoring 127 Years of Service: How DepEd Champions Transformed Education and Workforce Empowerment πΌπ
As the Department of Education (DepEd) marks its 127th Founding Anniversary this June 24, 2025, the celebration goes beyond institutional longevity. It is a recognition of enduring service, workplace transformation, and the unwavering dedication of its employees in building the nation’s academic foundations.
This year's theme, “DepEd: Empowered Workforce, Transformed Education: Strengthening Service for Brighter Future”, sends a clear and powerful message—it’s not just about surviving 127 years, it’s about growing stronger through each one. The focus is now placed on empowering the workforce that serves as the engine behind educational development and innovation.
π A Culture of Recognition and Engagement: The New Face of DepEd ✨
According to a 2024 report by the Civil Service Commission, the quality of public service is highly dependent on employee morale, well-being, and recognition. DepEd echoes this by underscoring the importance of nurturing a workplace culture that values employee engagement, mental wellness, and recognition of contributions.
By acknowledging the integral role of educators and administrative staff in shaping the Filipino learner’s future, DepEd sets a benchmark for government institutions nationwide. The celebration is not just ceremonial—it is a reaffirmation of trust in the public education workforce as agents of change.
π’ Strengthening Unity Across All DepEd Offices Through Meaningful Participation π€
This year’s observance encourages Regional Offices (ROs) and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) to conduct their own commemorative activities. These localized events are expected to align with the national theme, creating a ripple effect of unity, pride, and purpose across the Philippines.
The call to action is simple but powerful: celebrate in your own way, but stay rooted in the mission of transforming education and empowering the workforce. These shared activities promote a sense of community that reflects DepEd's organizational resilience and inclusive governance.
π΅π June 24 Highlights: Live Events That Reflect Purpose and Gratitude π
At the DepEd Central Office, two cornerstone activities will mark the anniversary:
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A Flag Raising Ceremony, symbolizing unity and allegiance to public service, will be livestreamed via the DepEd Facebook and YouTube channels, extending its reach far beyond the office walls.
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A Thanksgiving Mass offers a moment of reflection, expressing gratitude for past achievements while seeking divine guidance for the road ahead.
These activities not only honor traditions but also anchor the agency’s spiritual and civic values in modern platforms, encouraging digital participation while preserving institutional heritage.
π§ Why This Celebration Matters: A Future-Oriented View of Public Education π
More than just a milestone, the 127th DepEd Anniversary represents an evolving narrative in Philippine education. It’s a public reaffirmation that transformation starts from within—by empowering those who serve, the system itself becomes stronger and more responsive to the needs of Filipino learners.
In line with UNESCO’s 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report, sustainable and equitable education systems thrive when teachers and public educators are given opportunities to grow, lead, and be recognized. DepEd’s 127th year reinforces this global truth at the national level.
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