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 2025 Brigada Eskwela is more than just a week-long clean-up drive—it is a national movement grounded in collaboration , community involvement , and the pursuit of safe and conducive learning environments . Behind the scenes of its colorful kick-off events and well-attended volunteer efforts is a structured and systematic implementation plan carried out by various DepEd units, local government partners, private stakeholders, and volunteers. This post lays out the detailed responsibilities of every sector involved to ensure that Brigada Eskwela 2025 achieves its goals across the nation. 🧭 Central Office (CO): Steering the Nationwide Initiative At the helm of Brigada Eskwela is the External Partnership Service (EPS) of the DepEd Central Office , which takes charge of the macro-level coordination and strategic direction of the program. Its responsibilities include issuing the School Preparedness Guidelines , which outline the minimum requirements and standards to ensure that sc...