Statement on Prevention of Bullying in Public and Private Schools

PASIG CITY, December 21, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) reminds all public and private Kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools of the necessity and importance of adopting and enforcing anti-bullying policies in their respective institutions.

 DepEd Order No. 40, series 2012, or the “DepEd Child Protection Policy,” institutionalized zero tolerance against any form of violence against the child and provided for the establishment of a Child Protection Committee (CPC) in all public and private schools.

DepEd Order No. 55, series 2013, or the “Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10627 (R.A. 10627) Otherwise Known as the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013,” on the other hand requires all public and private schools to submit a copy of their child protection or anti-bullying policy to the Division Office within six months from the effectivity of the IRR. The same shall be submitted to the Regional Director in addition to the requirements for an application for permit to operate and/or recognition as prescribed by the existing rules of the Department.

Rule IV of DO 55 s. 2013 underscores that the bullying prevention program in schools shall be comprehensive, multifaceted and shall involve all education stakeholders and personnel. Schools shall develop intervention strategies like counseling, life skills training, education and other activities that will enhance the psychological, emotional and psycho social well-being of victims, bullies and other parties who maybe affected by the bullying incident.

Private schools that fail to comply with the requirements of R.A. 10627 or of the IRR may face penalties under the law.

The Department also encourages learners who experience or witness bullying, abuse, or retaliation to speak up and report verified incidents to their peers, parents, teachers, and the appropriate authorities for proper intervention. Any information relating to the identity and personal circumstances of the bully/ies, the victim/s, or the witness/es shall be treated with utmost confidentiality by the CPC and the school personnel.

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CONGRATULATIONS DEPED-ARMM.

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CONGRATULATIONS DEPED-ARMM for the distinction as a RED ORCHID HALL OF FAME AWARDEE having garnered a total of 100% based on the Department of Health's set criteria for implementing a 100% Tobacco-Free Environment and following the World Health Organization's "MPOWER" Framework.

REGIONAL TRAINING ROLL-OUT ON EARLY LANGUAGES, LITERACY AND NUMERACY (ELLN) PROGRAM FOR K TO 3 TEACHERS AND SCHOOL HEADS OF MAINLAND DIVSIONS

DepEd has embarked its ELLN Program to help teachers improve its pedagogy in the early years especially in Kinder to Grade 3.

As a commitment to cascade to the regional training roll-out to all divisions, DepEd-ARMM thru the Bureau of Elementary Education will be conducting the roll-out for mainland divisions (Lanao Sur I and II, Maguindanao I and II).

Attached are the list of target schools. The roll-out will be held at Cecile's Hotel and Catering Services in Tumaga Porcentro, Zamboanga

Please see Regional Memorandum No. 566 s. 2018 for further details.

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CONTEXTUALIZATION OF GRADE 3 LEARNING RESOURCE OF SCIENCE INTO MAGUINDANAWN AND MERANAW LANGUAGES

This has relevance to the letter from Edel B. Carag , Director III of the Bureau of Learning Resources dated July 20, 2018 re: Contextualization of Grade 3 Learning Resources for Science.

The following are the series of activities to be conducted by the region through the Learning Resource Management Development Section with the supervision of the Chief of Curriculum and Learning Management Division.

Please see Regional Memorandum No. 324 s. 2018 for more details.

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LAW AT THE SERVICE OF EDUCATION: THE FIRST DEPED ATTORNEYS AND LEGAL PERSONNEL NATIONAL SUMMIT

The DepEd, through the Office of the Undersecretary for Legal Affairs and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legal Affairs, will conduct the First DepEd Attorneys and Legal Personnel National Summit on December 11-15, 2018.

Please see DepEd Memorandum No. 183 s. 2018 for further details.

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TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG) FORMATION AND PLANNING

In preparation for the formation of the Technical Working Groups (TWGs), a debriefing session on the results of the workshops will be re-echoed to select technical staff and coordinators of the department from the regional office and division offices.

The debriefing session will be on December 6-7, 2018 in Davao City. The following DepEd personnel are invited to participate in the said activity.

Please see Regional Memorandum No. 536 s. 2018 for more details.

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Attached are list of names of the qualified applicants for Maguindanao II Division.

Please see Memorandum Order No. 580 s. of 2018 for the schedules and venue of the ACETA, Interview and Demonstration Teaching.

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SCREENING AND HIRING OF ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING APPLICANTS OF MAGUINDANAO I AND II DIVISIONS

In view of the agency's intent to address the teachers need and gap in the Divisions of Maguindanao I and II, there will be a third round of hiring for the most qualified applicants.

Please see Memorandum Order No. 580 s. of 2018 for the schedules and venue of the ACETA, Interview and Demonstration Teaching.

Attached are list of names of the qualified applicants for Maguindanao I Division.

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The following personnel listed on the attached photos are advised to visit the Cash Division of DepEd-ARMM Regional Office, Ground floor RELC Bldg. ORG Compound, Cotabato City on December 5, 2018 (Wednesday) from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon only.

Please bring the following:
1. Original Appointment with photocopy
2. 3 sets of Assumption to Office with photocopy
3. Original Government Issues ID with photocopy

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Newly Hired Teachers of Maguindanao 1 and 2 listed on the attached photos are requested to visit the Cash Division of DepEd-ARMM Regional Office, Ground floor RELC Bldg. ORG Compound, Cotabato City on December 4, 2018 (Tuesday) from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon only.

Please bring the following:
1. 2 Original Government Issued IDs with photocopy
2. Birth Certificate (SECPA) with photocopy
3. Marriage Contract (if married) with photocopy

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Official statement on the fake DepEd-ARMM appointment papers circulating in Lanao del Sur.

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AMENDMENTS TO DEP-ED ORDER NO.25 s. 2018

The Department of Education issues this Order amending the start of the Christmas break from Saturday, December 22, 2018 as provided in Paragraph 10 of DepEd Order No. 25 s. 2018 to Saturday, December 15, 2018. However, December 15 shall remain to be a class day intended for students activities.

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CONDUCT OF REGIONAL TRAINING ROLL OUT OF THE K TO 10 CRITICAL CONTENT (FILIPINO G7, ENGLISH G7, MATHEMATICS G8 AND MUSIC AND ARTS G7)

The DepEd-ARMM, thru the Bureau of Secondary Education, will conduct the Regional Training Roll-Out on the K to 10 Critical Content in the following learning areas: Filipino, English, Music and Arts Grade 7 and Mathematics Grade 8.

Please see attached communication letter for the schedules, venues, and other details of the said training.

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INVITATION TO THE CMYM PEACE ADVOCACY  ON THE BANGSAMORO ORGANIC LAW (BOL) TO DEPED-ARMM TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

The Coalition of Moro Youth Movement (CMYM) will be conducting a series of peace advocacy forums on Republic Act No. 11054 or the Bangsamoro Organix Law (BOL) to all teachers and students of the DepEd-ARMM from November 18 - December 21, 2018.

In this connection, the Schools Division Superintendent, all teachers, and students are hereby invited to participate in the said forum.

Attached is the schedule per division and district.

Please Memorandum Circular No. 044 s. of 2018 for more details.

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ARMM 29TH ANNIVERSARY ON NOVEMBER 19, 2018 REGULAR NON- WORKING HOLIDAY

In celebration of the ARMM's 29th Anniversary, November 19 (Monday) is hereby declared as Regular Non-Working Holiday in the whole region.

Meanwhile, regional line agencies, officials, and employees are hereby required to attend and participate in the anniversary program on that day.

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REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON STRENGTHENING ACTION CENTER FOR EDUCATION - DEPED ARMM PUBLIC ASSISTANCE SERVICE

In order to further strengthen the delivery of our services to the general public, the Action Center for Education shall be conducting a Regional Workshop on November 19-21, 2018 at Em Manor Cotabato City.

Attached are the schedules and activities for the said workshop.

Please see Memorandum No. 473 series of 2018 for more details.

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SCHEDULE OF INTERVIEW FOR REGIONAL OFFICE APPLICANTS

In view of our continuing intent to hire only the most qualified applicants in the Regional Office, the schedule of the interview for the respective positions will be conducted on the following dates.

Attached are the list of names qualified for the interview.

Please see Regional Memorandum Order No. 486 s. 2018 for further details.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018: SHEIK KARIMUL MAKHDUM DAY A SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY

As per Memorandum Order No. 638, in recognition of Sheik Karimul Makhdum, November 7, 2018 (Wednesday) is declared as “SPECIAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY” in ARMM.

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SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE COLLECTION OF DATA/INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BEGINNING OF SCHOOL YEAR (BOSY) 2018-2019 IN THE BASIC EDUCATION INFORMATION SYSTEM

This is in reference to the issued DepEd Order 32, series 2018: Policy Guideline on the Collection of Data/Information Requirements for the Beginning of School Year (BOSY) 2018-2019 in the Learner Information System (LIS) and Enhanced Basic Education Information System (EBEIS).

Please be advised of the specific instructions written in the attached memorandum.

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ACCEPTANCE AND MASS OATH-TAKING OF NEWLY HIRED TEACHERS

The DepEd-ARMM continues its mission to provide quality education by hiring the most competent teacher-applicants. Following the Assessment and Competency Examination for Teachers in ARMM (ACETA), Interview and Teaching Demonstration, DepEd-ARMM was able to select qualified teachers to be deployed in the province of Basilan.

Attached are list of the successful applicants for the division of Basilan and Lamitan City who are required to attend the Acceptance and Mass-Oath Taking Ceremony.

Please see Regional Memorandum Order No. 466 series of 2018 for the schedule and venue of the ceremony. Applicants are advised to bring photocopy of their IDs, preferably PRC IDs.

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SUBMISSION OF UPDATED DEPED-ARMM DIVISION/DISTRICT/SCHOOL PLANTILLA

For property inventory and updating of our personnel records, you are hereby directed to submit the updated PLANTILLA POSITIONS of the following under the DepED-ARMM:

- Division Offices (per Division)
- District (all Divisions)
- Schools (Heads, Teachers, etc. Please also indicate schools per district/division)

Please see Regional Memorandum Order No. 465 series of 2018 for further details

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REGIONAL ORIENTATION ON 2019 NFOT AND NSPC

The DepEd-ARMM, through the Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE), will conduct Orientation Conference on the new Guidelines for holding of 2019 National Festival of Talents (NFOT) and the National Schools Press Conference on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Basilan Hall, DepEd-ARMM, ORG Compound Cotabato City.

Please see Memorandum Order No. 448 series of 2018 for further details.

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ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY MODEL (ADM) POLICY WRITING WORKSHOP

As agreed during the BRAC-ADM 13th Project Management Committee (PMC) Meeting on September 11, 2018, the Research Reference Group will assess and finalize the proposed policy on 'Institutionalizing ADM for Basic Education in ARMM'.

In regards to this, we are inviting you to the ADM Policy Writing Workshop on November 07-09 2018 at Go Hotels, Lanang, Davao City. Workshop will start on November 07 at 1PM and will end on November 09 at 12NN.

Please see Regional Memorandum No. 463 series of 2018 for further details.

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REGIONAL LEARNING SESSION ON UNDERSTANDING EARLY YEARS (K-3)  IN THE BANGSAMORO: LEARNING FROM EVIDENCE AND EXPERIENCE

Following the division-level learning seesions held in Davao City amd Zamboanga City in the last two weeks, the Education Pathways to Mindanao (Pathways) Program will be holding a regional-level learning session from October 25 to 26, 2018 at Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City.

Please see Regional Memorandum No. 463 series of 2018 for further details.

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CORRIGENDUM TO REGION MEMORANDUM NO. 337, s. 2018 RE: REGIONAL TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR DIVISION AND DISTRICT SUPERVISORS (ILPDDS)

The schedule of the Regional Training of Trainers on Instructional Leadership Program for Division and District Supervisors (ILPDDS) Module 2 is hereby rescheduled from October 26-28, 2018 to October 26-31, 2018 at the same venue in Em Manor Hotel, Cotabato City.

Please see Regional Memorandum No. 425 series of 2018 for further details.

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SCREENING OF APPLICANTS FOR VACANT POSITIONS IN THE REGIONAL OFFICE

In view of the agency's intent to address needs and gaps in the regional office, there will be a hiring of the most qualified applicants.

Attached are the list of the qualified applicants. Please see Memorandum Order No. 446 Series of 2018 for the schedule and venue of the Written Test and Interview.

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CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ARMM REGION AND DIVISION DRRM COORDINATORS AND THEIR ALTERNATES ON DRRM AND EDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES IN BASIC EDUCATION

The DepEd-ARMM's Office of the Regional Secretary announces the conduct of Capacity Building for ARMM Regiona and Division DRRM Coordinators and their Alternatives on November 5-9, 2018 in Cagayan de Oro City (hotel to be announced soon).

Attached is the list of Division/Region/Office and participants.

Please see Regional Memorandum No. 416 Series of 2018 for more details.

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MANAGING WASH IN EMERGENCY (WIE) TRAINING AND ARMM STRATEGIC WASH CONTINGENCY PLANNING

In partnership with the Regional Sub-Committee on Water and Sanitation (RSCWS) of ARMM, UNICEF together with A Single Drop for Safe Water is going to conduct a refresher course on Managing WaSH in Emergency Training and ARMM Strategic WaSH Contingency Planning.

In line with this, the following DepEd-ARMM's regional representative and Schools Division Superintendents are hereby invited to attend in the aforementioned activity on October 22-26, 2018 at Chali Beach Resort, Cagayan De Oro:

-Alsid Pakam
-Saudi Dalu
-Dr. Tim Undain-Sanchez
-Hji Kiram Irilis
-Hadja Bai Alibai Benito-Aliuden
-Dr. Pharida Sansarona

Please see Regional Memorandum Order No. 417 Series of 2018 for further details.

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INVITATION TO THE FORUM ON REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1104 FOR THE AFFECTED ARMM EMPLOYEES

URGENT:

All heads and employees of offices, bureaus, and units, all Schools Division Superintendents, and other partner agencies of DepEd-ARMM are hereby encouraged/invited to attend the forum entitled : “Ensuring smooth transition from ARMM to BARMM, strengthening inclusivity and reform in governance in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region”, A Dialogue with the ARMM ion the Republic Act No. 11054 otherwise known as the Bangsamoro Organic Law.

The forum will be conducted today, October 17, 2018 at 1:30PM at the Shariff kabunsuan Cultural Complex, ARMM Coumpound, Cotabato City.

Please see Memorandum Circular No. 040 Series of 20187 for further details.

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Pathways Offers Financial Grant to Schools in ARMM.

The DepED ARMM Secretary, Atty. Rasol Y. Mitmug, Jr., encourages all heads of both public and private schools to avail the Responsive Innovation Fund (RIF) under AusAid through Education Pathways to Peace in Mindanao (Pathways).

The RIF is a grant facility of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) through the Pathways Program to provide opportunities for stakeholders to support the delivery of quality education services as well as contribute to peace-building in the ARMM.

Pathways aims to lessen disparity and improve performance indicators in school, to be at par in other regions in the country particularly those schools located in Geographical Isolated Disadvantage Areas (GIDA). The program aims to create sustainable opportunities for key actors and stakeholders to work together in providing and supporting conflict-sensitive quality basic education services.

For more details visit www.pathways.ph/rif

PRC CPD ACCREDITED SEMINARS

The Center for the Professional Advancement of Educators, Inc., a PRC accredited CPD provider, will hold a series of seminar-workshops on various topics.

Supervisors, school heads, coordinators, and teachers are encouraged to participate in the seminar-workshops.

Please see attached communication letter for the titles of the seminar-workshops, dates, venues, corresponding CPD credit units, and other details.

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THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - ARMM ANNOUNCES IT'S TRAINING FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2018

For the month of October, the Civil Service Commission - ARMM will conduct training programs such as the Seminar Workshop on RSP and L&D for PRIME HRM Maturity Level II, Seminar-Workshop on Technical Writing, and Supervisory Development Course- Track III.

Please see the attached communication letter for the schedule, venue, and other details of the said training programs.

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  PILOT TESTING OF THE 1ST REGIONAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY ASSESTMENT FOR GRADE 1

Part of ensuring that the 1st Regional Literacy and Numeracy Assessment for Grade 1 passes through all the required validity and reliability tests is an administration of pilot testing of the test materials.

The Regional Student Assessment Unit (RSAU) is hereby authorized to administer a pilot test among Grade 1 pupils of the selected schools.

Please see Regional Memorandum No. 387 Series of 2018 for further details.

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ADDENDUM TO REGIONAL MEMORANDUM Number RM 381, Series of 2018 (Understanding Early Years in Bangsamoro: Learning from Evidence and Experience)

Relative to Regional Memorandum No. RM 381, s. of 2018, the Regional Office announces to all concerned that additional participants are invited to participate in Davao City on October 11-12, 2018 and Zamboanga City on October 15-16, 2018. 

Please see Regional Memorandum No. 385 s. of 2018 for the names of the participants.

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