Department of Education

The Philippine Department of Education (DepED) is the national policymaking and governing body responsible for both public and private primary and secondary schools. DepED’s mission is to provide quality basic education that is equitably accessible to all and that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and service for the common good.

The DepEd Vision

"We are people organization committed to a culture of excellence in public service. Believing that the most important resource of our country is its people, we make the task of educating the Filipino child our singular mission.

We assist the Filipino child to discover his/her full potential in a child-centered and value-driven teaching-learning environment and thereby, enable him/her to create his/her own destiny in global community. We prepare him/her to become a responsible citizen and an enlightened leader who loves his/her country and is proud to be a Filipino.

We provide a school system…

Where teachers and principals achieve the desired learning outcome not only because they are empowered, competent and accountable, but because they care;

Where administrator exercise visionary leadership responsive to emerging learning needs of the nation; ensure adequate resources; promote appropriate technology; create and sustain a conducive climate to enhance learning; and

Where the family, the community and other institutions actively support our efforts.

We affirm the right of every Filipino child especially the less advantaged to benefit from such a system.

This is our vision. With Gods help, we dedicate all our talents and energies to its realization."

The DepEd Mission

“To provide quality basic education that is equitably accessible to all and lay the foundation for life-long learning and service for the common good.”

BUREAU OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

“By the Third Millennium, every Filipino youth shall further enjoy a better quality of life due to access to quality secondary education, good spiritual and moral life, economic stability, relevant cultural values, comprehensive work skills, strong sense of national identity and successful adjustment to his rapidly changing environment.”

Curriculum Development Division

The CDD coordinates research projects on curriculum innovations which are initiated by the Bureau for implementation in the field.

Staff Development Division

The SDD formulates plans and programs to upgrade the competencies of the teaching and non-teaching staff of secondary schools.

Population Education Unit

The Pop-Ed unit is asked to provide an understanding of population-related matters and issues to enable individuals to make rational and responsible decisions concerning them.

www.deped.gov.ph