On December 23, 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024 , providing comprehensive guidelines for class and work suspension during disasters and emergencies. This order reaffirms DepEd’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of learners, teachers, and personnel while emphasizing the importance of learning continuity during such events. Key Highlights of DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024 1. Rationale DepEd upholds its dual mandate of safeguarding the welfare of learners and personnel while maintaining academic continuity. This policy recognizes: The vulnerability of disaster-prone areas. The necessity of adopting flexible learning modalities, such as modular or online learning, during in-person class suspensions. The importance of balancing safety and academic progress. 2. Scope The guidelines are mandatory for: All public schools. DepEd-operated Community Learning Centers under the Alternative Learning System (ALS). Private schools and educati...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially released DepEd Memorandum No. 042, s. 2025 , outlining the 2025 Brigada Eskwela implementing guidelines . This annual nationwide initiative reaffirms the Filipino spirit of bayanihan , calling on all stakeholders to work together to prepare schools for the opening of classes on June 16, 2025 . With the theme "Brigada Eskwela: Sama-sama Para sa Bayang Bumabasa," this year emphasizes not just physical readiness, but also literacy development and community collaboration . 📅 What is Brigada Eskwela 2025? Brigada Eskwela 2025 is a five-day activity that runs from June 9 to 13, 2025 . It's more than just a clean-up drive—it's a nationwide movement to ensure our schools are safe, inclusive, and ready for learning. This year’s campaign particularly aims to promote reading literacy and volunteerism while also addressing learners’ health, data validation, and infrastructure readiness. This initiative also contribut...