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2012 National Teacher's Month and World Teacher's Day (WTD) Theme (DepEd Memo No. 109, s. of 2012)

By Presidential Proclamation No. 479 to honor more than 500,000 teachers nationwide. However, in the Philippines Teachers' Day is actually celebrated in schools between the months of September and October (mainly elementary and secondary levels). Teachers are presented with orchid corsages by students. Groups of students representing various grade levels perform short skits or song and dance numbers, or read poetry for their teachers in front of fellow schoolmates in school-wide activities. These activities are planned by senior students in the Student Council who coordinate the activities well in advance.

Official Streamer Design
Official Logo Design

DepEd Memo No. 109, s. of 2012

2012 NATIONAL TEACHER'S MONTH AND WORLD TEACHER'S DAY CELEBRATION

The initiatives and successes of the Teacher's Month Campaign since 2008 were solidified when His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Proclamation No. 242 on August 24, 2011 declaring the period from September 5 to October 5 of every year as the "National  Teacher's Month". Accordingly, the Department of Education (DepEd) will celebrate the National Teacher's Month (NTM) during the whole month of September starting on September 5, 2012 and culminating on October 5, 2012, which is the World Teacher's Day (WTD). The theme of this celebration is "My Teacher, My Hero."
 
It was stipulated in the memo that all schools and DepEd Offices are required to post streamers to ensure that the communities are aware of the TMC and WTD celebrations. The official streamer design and the official logo design are posted above (click each photo to enlarge):

The said design may also be acquired thru electronic copies by linking www.facebook.com/csca.deped or www.facebook.com/depedtmc, or by providing the CSCA with email addresses of the requesting DepEd offices or schools.

Other enclosures in the DepEd Memo No. 109, s. of 2012 are the following:


A PRAYER FOR TEACHERS

Giver of All Wisdom and Greatest of all Teachers,
Look upon our teachers with love

Grant them the resolve
To nurture our eager minds
And to never give up on us who fall behind

Bless their hearts
For they rejoice when we succeed
And encourage us when we fail

Endow them with gentle patience
For the path of learning is never easy



Kindle a spirit of passion in them
It is the flame that ignites the love of learning in us

Help them see the potential in each student
Their belief in us means much more than the grade we make

Instill in them a commitment to keep on learning
It shows us to not fear new knowledge and experiences

Inspire them to touch the future
They influence how big a dream we dream for ourselves

Bless our teachers who have come before
for their work endures to this day

Let the light of Your example shine upon all teachers:
To build up with their words
To love with their mind
To share with their heart
Amen.

PANALANGIN PARA SA MGA GURO


Tagapagkaloob ng Lahat ng Kaalaman at Guro ng mga guro
Bigyan po Ninyo ng pagkalinga ang aming mga guro

Biyayaan Ninyo sila ng kahandaang
Linangin ang aming murang isipan
At huwag magsawa kapag di makahabol ang turuan

Pagpalain nawa ang kanilang mga pusong
Nagdiriwang sa tuwing kami'y nagwawagi,
At nag-aalo sa tuwing kami'y nadadaig

Pagkalooban Ninyo sila ng mahinahong pagtitiyaga
Sapagkat ang landas ng kaalaman ay hindi madali

Pagningasin Ninyo sa kanila ang maapoy na diwang
Nagpapaliyab sa kagustuhan naming matuto

Tulungan Ninyo silang makita ang galing sa bawat mag-aaral
Wala sa marka ang halaga kundi sa pananalig nila

Ikintal Ninyo sa kanila ang walang pagkauhaw sa karunungan
Ang bagong kaalaman at karanasan ay di dapat katakutan

Turuan po Ninyo silang masiglang abutin ang alapaap
Kasinsigla at kasintayog ng sarili naming pangarap

Pagpalain po Ninyo ang mga gurong nauna sa amin
Ang nagawa nila ay napapakinabangan pa rin

Tanglawan po ng Iyong mabuting halimbawa ang kaguruan

Upang makapagtayo sila sa pamamagitan ng kanilang pangungusap

Upang makapagmahal sila sa pamamagitan ng kanilang isipan

Upang makapagbahagi sila sa pamamagitan ng kanilang puso

Siya nawa.

To know the aims of this year's celebration and for the the TMC and WTD synchronized programs, projects and activities and the full content of DepEd Memo No. 109, s. of 2012, you may download it here. For a poem related to this year's theme, you may follow my previous post here




2012 Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa Theme

Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa is celebrated during the month of  August per the provision of Presidential Decree 1041, series of 1997, as declared by former President Fidel Ramos. This year, the Department of Education has released a memorandum (DM No. 104, s. 2012) citing the 2012 Buwan ng Wika theme "Tatag ng Wikang Filipino, Lakas ng Pagka-Pilipino."


This month-long celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa is divided into five sub-themes:

August 1-7
         
         "Pitumpu't limang taon sa Pagsulong ng Wikang Filipino sa Edukasyong Pilipino"

August 8-14
       
          "Filipino at iba pang mga Wika sa Pilipinas: Lakas ng K to 12 at MTB-MLE"

August 15-21  
   
          "Wikang Filipino at iba pang Wika sa Rehiyon: Wika ng Bayan sa Kapayapaan"

August 22-28  
   
           "Wikang Filipino: Wikang Panlahat para sa Matatag na Lipunang Pilipino"

August 29-31  
   
            "Wika ay Kakambal ng Kapayapaan sa Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Landas"

To know the the purposes of this year's celebration and the full content of DepEd Memo No. 104, s. 2012, please click here.

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2012 Nutrition Month Celebration Theme

The Department of Education issued a memorandum encouraging all schools to celebrate Nutrition Month with the simultaneous planting of vegetables as part of its share to promote consumption of vegetables among children as part of a healthy diet. Other government agencies, non-government organizations, local government units, private sector and civil society are expected to also conduct various activities to help in promoting vegetables consumption.  


DepEd Memo No. 101, s. 2012:

2012 Nutrition Month Celebration

Every year, in the month of July, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) leads the whole nation in the celebration of Nutrition Month, purposely to disseminate nutrition messages to all Filipinos through a focal theme. For 2012, the theme is "Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain!" to focus on the promotion of vegetables and its nutritional benefits.

The theme also focuses on encouraging Filipinos to increase consumption of vegetables to address micronutrient deficiencies and prevent non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.

To download the full DepEd Memo No. 101, s. 2012, please click here.




New DepEd Official Seal (Logo) 2012

Through DepEd Order No. 63, s. of 2011, has released last August 16, 2011 the new official seal (logo) of the Department of Education (DepEd) duly approved by the Office of the President, Malacañang, Manila.


Early this week of March 2012, we’ve noticed that the Department of Education (DepEd) has redesign or changed the color of its new logo, different from the official seal that was released last year (see here).

The Seal symbolism and specifications including its Colors is posted below:


The DepEd seal shown above can be seen at the DepEd's Twitter (https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH) account and website of its Naga office.




2012 National Literacy Award (DepEd Memo No. 24 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Thursday, February 9, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 24 s. 2012, re: 2012 NATIONAL LITERACY AWARD.


The Department of Education (DepEd)  through the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) will conduct  the 2012 National Literacy Award (NLA). The NLA has two (2) categories as follows:

a. Outstanding Literacy Program Award; and
b. Outstanding Local Government Unit (LGU) Award

The award aims to recognize the best practices for implementing literacy programs and projects which help alleviate poverty, provide livelihood, address welfare needs, promote freedom and make education facilities possible.

To know the specific objectives of the Awards and how to have a copy of the 2012 NLA Time Table of Activities, Awards Categories and the Procedures on the Distribution of Nomination Forms, Criteria for Selection Process for the Outstanding Literacy Program and Outstanding Local Government Unit Awards, 2012 Guidelines for the NLA (Documentary Requirements) and Nomination Forms for the Outstanding LGU and Literacy Program Awards and  more details about the DepEd Memo No. 24 s. 2012, check out and download a copy below.
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Musikahan sa Tagum Festival (DepEd Memo No. 23 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 23 s. 2012, re: MUSIKAHAN SA TAGUM FESTIVAL.


The Government of Tagum and the City of Tagum Tourism Council will conduct the Musikahan sa Tagum Festival wih the theme "Harvest of Creativity, Forging Global Harmony" on February 21-26, 2012 at the City of Tagum. This annual festival is considered as the opening festival salvo in the Davao Region. The Festival has three (3) main events:

a. Himig Handog Choral;
b. Rondal-Awit; and
c. Avenida Musika Marching Brass Bands Competitions.

The festivals aims to to strengthen the culture and the arts programs of the country.

To know more details about the DepEd Memo No. 23 s. 2012, check out and download the copy below.

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2012 Palarong Pambansa (DepEd Memo No. 22 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 22 s. 2012, re: 2012 PALARONG PAMBANSA.


The 2012 Palarong Pambansa shall be held on May 6-12, 2012 in Lingayen, Pangasinan to be hosted by the Provincial Government of Pangasinan and DepEd Regional Office 1 assisted by the Schools Division Office of Pangasinan 1 and the City Schools Division Offices of San Carlos City and Dagupan City.

To know what are the aims of Palarong Pambansa and more details about the DepEd Memo No. 22 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy below.

2012 PALARONG PAMBANSA


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Qualifiers in the 2012 Memphis in May International Festival (MIMIF) Pinoy Exchange Student and Foster Parent Programs (DepEd Memo No. 21 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 21 s. 2012, re: QUALIFIERS IN THE 2012 MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (MIMIF) PINOY EXCHANGE STUDENT AND FOSTER PARENT PROGRAMS.


The Department of Education (DepEd) is pleased to announce the results of the recently conducted final screening of the 2012 Memphis in May International Festival (MIMIF) Pinoy Exchange Student and Foster Parent Applicants held in Cebu City National Science High School (CCNSHS) on December 8-9, 2011.

To know who are the twelve (12) grantees who qualified based on the criteria set by the MIM authorities and the DepEd Focal Team and more details about the DepEd Memo No. 21 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy below.


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Reaching the Unreached through Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Summer Program (DepEd Memo No. 20 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 20 s. 2012, re: REACHING THE UNREACHED THROUGH ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY MODE (ADM) SUMMER PROGRAM.



In line with the goals of the Global Education for All (EFA) 2015,  the Department of Education (DepEd) through the Bureau of Elementary Education (BEE) and the Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE)shall conduct the Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Summer Program dubbed as "Reaching the Unreached Through ADM Summer Program for FY 2012."

To know the Guidelines on the Implementation of Reaching the Unreached Through ADM Summer Program and more details about the DepEd Memo No. 20 s. 2012, you can view/download the copy below.

REACHING THE UNREACHED THROUGH ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY MODE (ADM) SUMMER PROGRAM


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8th National Dental Health Month (DepEd Memo No. 19 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 19 s. 2012, re: 8TH NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH.


The Department of Education (DepEd) will celebrate the 8th National Dental Health Month this February 2012 with the theme "Ngiting Matatamis Ngiping Malilinis, Dala ay Pag-asa Tunay na Ligaya,"  in consonance with Presidential Proclamation No. 553 dated February 24, 2004.

The month-long activities are designed to emphasize the primary role the schools play in the government's effort to promote oral health, its direct link to general health and well-being, and its role towards improving learning outcomes and reducing absenteeism. 

To know the Schedule of Activities for the 8th National Dental Health Month and more details about the DepEd Memo No. 19 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.





Excellence in School Leadership (eXCELS) Program of SEAMEO INNOTECH (DepEd Memo No. 18 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Friday, February 3, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 18 s. 2012, re: EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP (eXCELS) PROGRAM OF SEAMEO INNOTECH.


The Excellence in School Leadership (eXCELS) Program of SEAMEO INNOTECH is offered to provide DepEd School Heads and other education managers with opportunities for continuing education and training in advanced level tasks through competency-based, multi-modal, modularized flexible learning courses that utilize the web-based learning management platform known as the INNOTECH Flexible Learning Management System or iFLEX. The eXCELS Programs consists of the following courses:

Advanced eXCELS

a. TESCHeXCELS (Teaching-Learning Excellence in Leadership for Southeast Asia)
b. SUPEReXCELS (Supervision Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia)
c. TECHeXCELS (Technology Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia)

Other eXCELS

d. PEACeXCELS (Peace Education Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia)
e. CHANGeXCELS (Change Management Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia)
f. PDeXCELS (Professional Development for Excellence in School Leadership for Southeast Asia)

To know what are those courses all about, its qualifications and more details about the DepEd Memo No. 18 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.





Sa Aklat Sisikat (SAS) Foundation and the Computer Access Mentorship Program (DepEd Memo No. 17 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Friday, February 3, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 17 s. 2012, re: SA AKLAT SISIKAT (SAS) FOUNDATION AND THE COMPUTER ACCESS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.


In collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, (BSP), the Sa Aklat Sikat (SAS) Foundation launched the Computer Access Mentorship Program (CAMP) in 2010. The Program supports the DepEd's thrust to continuously improve the teaching of reading in the elementary schools, Under this program, the SAS Foundation has developed computer laboratories or CAMP sites in the Boy Scouts Council Offices (BSCOs) nationwide to train the elementary teachers on the latest methods of teaching reading on-line.


To know more details about the DepEd Memo No. 17 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.





2012 Philippine Para National Games (DepEd Memo No. 16 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 16 s. 2012, re: 2012 PHILIPPINE PARA NATIONAL GAMES.


The Philippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled - National Paralympic Committee (PHILSPADA-NPC) Philippines and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will hold the 2012 Philippine Para National Games on February 1-7, 2012 at the Marikina Sports Center, Marikina City.

To know the sports to be played during the game and more details about the DepEd Memo No. 16 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.

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2012 National Intellectual Disability Week (DepEd Memo No. 14 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Monday, January 30, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 14 s. 2012, re: 2012 NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY WEEK.


The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with other government and non-government organizations (NGOs) will celebrate the 2012 National Intellectual Disability Week on February 13-19, 2012 pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1385 entitled, "National Mental Retardation Week." The celebration is also a part of the observance of the Philippine Decade of Persons with Disabilities (2003-2012) as outlined in Presidential Proclamation No. 240. This year's theme is "Developing Survival Skills Among Children with Intellectual Disabilities."

To know the different suggested activities to support the 2012 National Intellectual Disability Week and more details about the DepEd Memo No. 14 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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Fourth MTAP National Conference on Mathematics Education (DepEd Memo No. 13 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 13 s. 2012, re: FOURTH MTAP NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATHEMATICS EDUCATION.


The Mathematics Association of the Philippines (MTAP) will conduct its Fourth MTAP National Conference on Mathematics Education with the theme: "Mathematics Gearing Towards K to 12" on April 25-28, 2012 at Teachers Camp, Baguio City and on May 2-5, 2012 at the Pavilion Hotel, Bacolod City.

The participants in the said conference can share 15-minute presentation on how the elementary and secondary Mathematics teachers use technologies, other innovations and best practices to improve learning Mathematics in their respective department, school, district and division. All concerned are requested to send a short abstract for the evaluation and for the inclusion in the program, with the title of the topic to be shared, name of sharer, designation, institution and telephone/cellphone number. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis for the selection of the presentor of the abstract.

To know the aim of the conference and more details about the DepEd Memo No. 13 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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Administration of the Test of English Proficiency for Teachers (TEPT) and Process Skills Test (PST) in Science and Mathematics to All Grades I and II Public School Teachers (DepEd Memo No. 12 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Thursday, January 24, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 12 s. 2012, re: ADMINISTRATION OF THE TEST OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR TEACHERS (TEPT) AND PROCESS SKILLS TEST (PST) IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS TO ALL GRADES I AND II PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.

The Department of Education (DepEd) through the National Education Testing  and Research Center (NETRC), with the assistance of the schools division personnel shall administer the Test of English Proficiency for Teachers (TEPT) and Process Skills Test (PST) in Science and Mathematics to all Grades I and II public school teachers.

The test shall be administered by cluster starting January 29, 2012, all Sundays of February, March and end on April 1, 2012. The NTRC shall provide the grouping of divisions per cluster and announce it through an Advisory.

To know more details about the DepEd Memo No. 12 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI) Scholarship Program for Women - How To Apply, Requirements and Form (DepEd Memo No. 11 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Thursday, January 20, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 11 s. 2012, re: CONGRESSIONAL SPOUSES FOUNDATION, INC. (CSFI) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN.


The Congressional Spuses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI) under the leadership of its President , Joy Belmonte, Vice Mayor of Quezon City will provide assistance to the underprivileged female public high school graduates to pusure college thgrough shcolarship grants of Thirty Thousand Pesos (Php 30,000.00) per semester or Sisty Thousand Pesos (Php 60,000.00) per year until the completion of the scholar's course or degree. This grant will cover both school and personal expenses.

There will be 5 regional scholars shall be selected from the different congressional districts of the division/region. The 10 Partylist scholars shall be selected by CSFI. The allocation of the Regional Nominees selected from the Division Nominees which shall represent 1 per congressional district is shown in the Enclosure No. 1 of the aforementioned DepEd Memo.

The prospective scholars shall choose any of the priority courses offered by the CHED from 2011 to 2016 as listed in the Enclosure No. 3 of the said DepEd Memo.

To know the qualification requirements and documents needed and to get a copy of the Application Form for SCFI Scholarship Program for Women and know more details about the DepEd Memo No. 11 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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Competitive Examination For The Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) - Guidelines and Application Form (DepEd Memo No. 10 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Thursday, January 20, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 10 s. 2012, re: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE FISHERIES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (FSP).


The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd), will conduct Competitive Examination For The Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) in sixteen (16) designated centers nationwide on March 17, 2012.

Enclosed in the aforementioned DepEd Memo is the Application Form for the Baccalaureate Scholarship for Industry Leaders. The form can also be obtained from the Division Offices (DOs) and the BFAR Regional Offices (RDs). All applicants should file their application forms on or before February 14, 2012.

The results of the examination shall be announced by the DA on May 2012, copy furnished the DepEd RDs.

To view the guidelines in the conduct of the competitive examination and get a copy of the Application Form and know more details about the DepEd Memo No. 10 s. 2012, you can download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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DepEd Memo No. 9 s. 2012 - Results of the 2011 National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH)

The Department of Education (DepEd) through the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) announces via DepEd Memo No. 9 s. 2012 the Results of the 2011 National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) which was simultaneously administered nationwide on October 30, 2011.

The Top Ten (10) placers of the 2011 National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) with their Region and corresponding Percentile Rank are the following:

Jocelyn M. Untalan  - Region 1 - 99.99
Nancy P. Sumagaysay  - Region 11 - 99.99
Agnes A. Franciso - NCR - 99.96
Hilda E. Lumague  - Region 1 - 99.96
Georgia P. Talabong - Region 4-A - 99.96
Bobby P. Caoagdan  - Region 3 - 99.96
Jannet M. Marco - Region 1 - 99.93
Darwin C. Nazareno - Region - 1 - 99.93
Suzette G. Talaman - Region 6 - 99.93
April C. Bulalaque - Region 6 - 99.91
Vivian C. Marzan  - Region 3 - 99.91

To know the full content of DepEd Memo No. 9 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here. To view the full results of the 2011 NQESH, visit DepEd's update here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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DepEd Memo No. 8 s. 2012 - 16th National Autism Consciousness Week

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Thursday, January 19, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 8 s. 2012, re: 16TH NATIONAL AUTISM CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK.
Pursuant to presidential No. 711 dated January 4, 1996, the nationwide celebration of the 16th National Autism Week with the theme "Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism" will be held on January 22-29, 2012.

The celebration aims to:
  • generate awareness on autism; and
  • provide educational, health and social services for children with autism.

To know more details and the full content of DepEd Memo No. 8 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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