DepEd Memorandum No. 104, s. 2022 : Creation of a Composite Team to Review the Evaluation and Procurement Guidelines for the Provision of Textbooks, Teachers’ Manuals, and Supplementary Learning Resources

DepEd Memorandum No. 104, s. 2022

Creation of a Composite Team to Review the Evaluation and Procurement Guidelines for the Provision of Textbooks, Teachers’ Manuals, and Supplementary Learning Resources

 

 

08 NOV 2022

 

DepEd MEMORANDUM

No. 104, s. 2022

 

Creation of a Composite Team to Review the Evaluation and Procurement Guidelines for the Provision of Textbooks, Teachers’ Manuals, and Supplementary Learning Resources

 

To:      Undersecretaries

Assistant Secretaries

Minister, Basic, Higher, and Technical Education, BARMM

Bureau and Service Directors

Regional Directors

Schools Division Superintendents

Public and Private Elementary and Secondary School Heads

All Others Concerned

 

1. The Department of Education (DepEd) recognizes the importance of the continuous provision of quality learning resources (LR) which is crucial m the successful implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

 

2. To ensure that all public schools are provided with sufficient Textbooks, Teachers' Manuals, and other Supplementary Learning Resources in a timely and adequate manner, a Composite Team is created to review the guidelines governing the evaluation and acquisition of textbooks (TXs), teachers' manuals (TMs), and supplementary learning resources (SLRs).

 

3. The following comprises the members of the team:

 

	Name	Office / Designation
Chairperson	Dr. Gina O. Gonong	Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction
Co-Chairperson	Christopher Lawrence S. Arnuco	Assistant Secretary for Procurement Management Services
Members	Alma Ruby C. Torio	Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Instruction
	Francis Cesar B. Bringas	Assistant Secretary for Field Operations
	Adonis R. Barraquias	Officer-in-Charge, Chief Administrative Officer for Procurement Management Service (ProcMS)
	Ariz Delson Acay D. Cawilan	Director IV for Bureau of Learning Resources
	Atty. Rhoan G.L. Orebia	Director IV for Legal Service
Secretariat	Besy C. Agamata	Chief Education Program Specialist – BLR-PD
	Daisy Asuncion O. Santos	Chief Education Program Specialist – BLR-QAD
	Ma. Teresa S. Fulgar	Chief Administrative Officer – PPMD
	Nikki M. Salopaso	Legal Service
	James Ronald G. Ybiernas	Officer-in-Charge, Supervising Administrative Officer-BAC Secretariat Division
	Maria Leonor M. Barraquias	Senior Education Program Specialist – BLR-QAD
	Robert P. Martin	Senior Education Program Specialist – BLR-QAD

 

4. The team is expected to perform the following tasks:

 

a. Review the evaluation and procurement guidelines governing the procurement ofTXs, TMs, and SLRs;

b. Suggest/ recommend strategies and propose amendments to the existing rules and regulations governing the evaluation and procurement guidelines of TXs, TMs, and SLRs;

c. Conduct an interface workshop to establish a harmonized terms of reference (TORs) among Central Office (CO) and field offices in the provision of learning resources;

d. Provide regular updates to the Management Committee (MAN COM) and Executive Committee (EXECOM);

e. Attend all meetings that will be called for by the team; and

f. Perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Memorandum, or as the Secretary may direct.

 

5. The members of the team, secretariat, and other needed personnel shall attend all meetings and workshops that will be called by the Chairperson. Marathon meetings and workshops shall be conducted to speed up the review of the evaluation and procurement guidelines of TXs, TMs, and SLRs.

 

6. The team may conduct regional consultations as needed.

 

7. The team may engage external experts to provide inputs and advise in reviewing the evaluation and procurement guidelines, subject to approval of the Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction.

 

8. To support the team, the designated secretariat is expected to perform the following functions:

 

a. Document all meetings conducted by the team and prepare minutes of every meeting for circulation to members two days after the meeting;

b. Arrange and coordinate the schedule of meetings, venues, and other administrative matters;

c. Prepare supplies and materials needed for meetings and workshops;

d. Provide regular updates on the status of the composite team work progress; and

e. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the team.

 

9. The team shall function until the approval of the guidelines in the evaluation and procurement of TXs, TMs, and SLRs.

 

10. Expenses that will be incurred by the composite team shall be charged to available LR Funds and/ or FLO Funds, subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations. Travel expenses of the team members shall be charged against their respective local funds.

 

11. This supersedes the DepEd Memorandum No.018 s. 2020. All other issuances inconsistent with this Memorandum are deemed revoked.

 

12. For queries and concerns, please coordinate with the Bureau of Learning Resources - Office of the Director through the email address: blr.od@deped.gov.ph. 

 

13. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

 

By Authority of the Secretary

 

 

(SGD) EPIMACO V. DENSING III

Undersecretary and Chief of Staff

 

 

Reference: 

DepEd Memorandum No. 018, s. 2021

 

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index

under the following subjects:

 

COMMITTEE

CURRICULUM

LEARNING RESOURCES

OFFICIALS

PROCUREMENT

REVIEW

RULES AND REGULATIONS

SCHOOLS

 

 

Full copy of DepEd Memorandum No. 104, s. 2022: