DepEd Memorandum No. 030, s. 2023
125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence
MAY 17 2023
DepEd MEMORANDUM
No. 030, s. 2023
125th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
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) will participate in the commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence with the theme, Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan from May 28 to June 30, 2023. This is in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 110, s. 1963, titled Declaring June 12 as Philippine Independence Day, and Administrative Order No. 23, s. 2011, titled Creating a Steering Committee on National Observances. All departments, bureaus, offices, government agencies, and government-owned and controlled corporations are required to give full support, assistance, and cooperation to the National Steering Committee (NSC), chaired by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in the exercise of its responsibilities and functions in order to achieve the celebration's objectives.
2. This year's celebration aims to
a. commemorate the heroism, patriotism, nationalism, and self-sacrifice of our Filipino forefathers in the struggle for independence;
b. instill in the hearts and minds of the youth the greatness of the Filipino race, the legacy of their national heroes, and the ideals of their nationhood; and
c. show unity and strength during challenging times.
3. The exhibit on Pampamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo, an activity that will showcase the programs and services of various government offices, will be held on June 11-12, 2023 (Sunday and Monday), from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Rizal Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. The following DepEd offices are invited to participate;
a. Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA),
b. Public Affairs Service (PAS),
c. Administrative Service (General Services Division),
d. External Partnerships Service-Special Events Unit (EPS-SEU)-National Technical Working Group (TWG/Coordinator), and
e. DepEd National Capital Region (NCR).
4. To commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and to observe the National Flag Day, the DepEd central office (CO), regional offices (RO), schools division offices (SDO), and schools are required to undertake the following activities
a. Simultaneous Flag Raising in schools or historical sites on June 12, 2023;
b. Display of the Philippine Flag in the classrooms (charged to the School's MOOE), offices, and residences of all teaching and nonteaching personnel from May 15 to June 30, 2023;
c. Discussions on the Philippine flag awareness and significant events in history, which led to the Proclamation of Philippine Independence especially in Sibika at Kultura, Heograpiya, Kasaysayan at Sining (HEKASI), Araling Panlipunan, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP), Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH), Filipino and English, at least once a week for the whole year;
d. Submission of school work related to the celebration of Independence Day. Grades 1 to 3 learners will submit a drawing of the Philippine Flag, while higher grade levels will submit a one-page reflection paper on what they did during Independence Day or share experiences on what the Philippine Independence means to them, to be collected by their teachers;
e. Conduct of symposium and/ or round table discussion to raise awareness on the event, and propagate values like nationalism, patriotism, and love of country, which were exhibited by the Filipinos during the trying periods of the country;
f. Putting up a bulletin board or a venue within the campus where informative materials concerning the commemorative event may be displayed;
g. A month-long sharing of insights on the same topic is encouraged during the flag ceremony at the ROs, SDOs, and schools to be spearheaded by the Araling Panlipunan Supervisors; and
h. Other creative and fitting activities.
5. All DepEd officials, teachers, and learners at the national, regional, schools division, and school levels are required to actively participate in the scheduled activities.
6. DepEd requests the support, assistance, and cooperation of the regions stated in the enclosure for the Simultaneous Flag Raising and Wreath-laying Ceremonies on June 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m. at various historical sites and venues.
7. Teachers shall receive appropriate service credits as stipulated in DepEd Order (DO) No. 53, s. 2003, titled Updated Guidelines on Grant of Vacation Service Credits to Teachers, and DO 84, s. 2003, titled Addendum to DO No. 53, s. 2003 (Updated Guidelines on Grant of Vacation Service Credits to Teachers), while nonteaching personnel should attend programs and activities on official time only.
8. Travel expenses (transportation and per diem) of the TWG, meals, communication, documentation, supplies, carpentry materials, preparatory, and other incidental expenses from May 28 to June 30, 2023, shall be charged to the 2023 Building Partnership and Linkages Program, whereas exhibitors' travel expenses from various DepEd offices and participating schools, and the materials production of flyers, tarpaulins, and other materials shall be charged to local funds, subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
9. For more information, please contact the External Partnerships Service, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City through email at extemalpartnerships@deped.gov.ph or telephone number (02) 8638-8637, (02) 8638-8639.
10. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
By Authority of the Secretary:
(SGD) ATTY. MICHAEL WESLEY T. POA
Undersecretary and Chief of Staff
Encl.:
As stated
Reference:
DepEd Order (Nos.: 53 and 84, s. 2003)
DepEd Memorandum No. 053, s. 2019
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index
under the following subjects:
BUREAUS AND OFFICES
CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS
LEARNERS
LEARNING AREA, ARALING PANLIPUNAN
HEKASI
SIBIKA AT KULTURA
OFFICIALS
SCHOOLS
TEACHERS
(Enclosure to DepEd Memorandum No. 030, s. 2023)
125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of ·Phmppine Independence
125th National Flag Day Celebration
May 28, 2023, 8:00 a.m.
REGION/DIVISION CONCERNED | PARTICIPANTS | VENUE | GUEST OF HONOR |
Region IV-A CALABARZON – Schools Division Office of Imus City | Attendance of concerned officials (Central Office, Region, Division) supervisors, principals, teachers, and students from nearby schools | Heritage Park, Miguel Santo, Alapan II-B, Imus Cavite City | TBA |
Simultaneous Flag Raising and Wreath-Laying Ceremonies
June 12, 2023, 7:00 a.m.
REGION/DIVISION CONCERNED | NO. OF PARTICIPANTS REQUESTED (composed of concerned officials ( Central Office, Region, Division) supervisors, principals, teachers, and learners from nearby schools) | VENUE | PROPOSED GUEST OF HONOR |
National Capital Region (NCR) | 100 | Mausoleo de los Veteranos de las Revoluccion, Manila North Cemetery, Manila | Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Department of National Defense |
Region IV-A CALABARZON Schools Division Office (SDO) of Cavite | 100 | Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo, Kawit, Cavite | His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. President of the Republic |
NCR All 16 Divisions | 400 | Rizal National Monument, Roxas Blvd., Manila | TBA |
Region III SDO of Malolos City | 100 | Barasoain Church Historical Landmark, Malolos, Bulacan | Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo Supreme Court of the Philippines |
NCR SDO of Caloocan City | 100 | Andres Bonifcaio National Monument, Caloocan City | House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez House of Representatives |
NCR SDO of San Juan City | 100 | Spirit of Pinaglabanan Monument, Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan City | Senate President Miguel F. Zubiri Senate of the Philippines |
Region III SDO of Angeles City | 100 | Museum of Philippine Social History, Angeles City, Pampanga | TBD |
Regions I, II, IV-B, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII, CARAGA, CAR, BARMM | 100 | (for coordination with respective Local Government Units) |
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FLOAT PARADE
June 12, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
REGION/DIVISION CONCERNED | PARTICIPANTS | VENUE |
NCR – SDO of Manila | 50 Teachers 50 Learners | Quirino Grandstand |
NOTE: There will be a general rehearsal of contingent participants on June 2023 (TBA) at the venue. Participants are advised to wear red shirts during the rehearsal for easy identification
A full copy of DepEd Memorandum No. 030, s. 2023 below:
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