DepEd Memorandum 028, s. 2024
126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence
The Department of Education (DepEd) will participate in the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, themed “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan,” from May 28 to June 30, 2024. This celebration aims to honor the heroism of Filipino forefathers, instill national pride in the youth, and demonstrate unity and strength. Activities include a simultaneous flag-raising on June 12, month-long discussions, and the Pampamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo exhibition. DepEd offices and schools are encouraged to participate and support the events, with expenses covered by the Building Partnership and Linkages Program and local funds, ensuring adherence to accounting and auditing rules.
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3. Objectives of the Celebration
8. Enclosure to DepEd Memorandum No. 028, s. 2024
9. Full Copy of DepEd Order No. 007, s. 2024
JUN 05 2024
DepEd MEMORANDUM
No. 028, s. 2024
126th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau and Service Directors
Minister, Basic, Higher, and Technical Education, BARMM
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 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence with the theme, “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” from May 28 to June 30, 2024. This is in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 110 1 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 of 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 to achieve the celebration's objectives.
2. This year's celebration aims to:
a. commemorate the heroism, patriotism, 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 exhibition Pampamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo, an activity that will showcase the programs and services of various government offices, will be held on June 11-12, 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday), from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Rizal Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.
4. To commemorate the 126th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and to observe the National Flag Day, the DepEd Central Office (CO), regional offices (ROs), schools division offices (SD Os), and schools are encouraged to undertake the following activities:
a. Simultaneous Flag Raising in schools or historical sites on June 12, 2024;
b. A month-long sharing of insights on the same topic is encouraged during the flag-raising ceremony at the ROs, and SDOs to be spearheaded by the Araling Panlipunan supervisors; and
c. other creative and fitting activities.
5. All DepEd officials at the national, regional, SDOs, and school nonteaching personnel are encouraged to participate in the scheduled activities.
6. DepEd requests the support, assistance, and cooperation of the regions and SDOs stated in the enclosure for the Simultaneous Flag Raising and Wreath-Laying Ceremonies on June 12, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at various historical sites and venues.
7. Travel expenses (transportation and per diem) of the technical working group, meals, documentation, supplies, carpentry materials, preparatory, and other incidental expenses on May 28-June 30, 2024, shall be charged to the 2024 Building Partnership and Linkages Program, whereas exhibitors' travel expenses from various DepEd offices and participating schools, and the production of flyers, tarpaulins, and other materials shall be charged to local funds, subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
8. For more information, please contact the External Partnerships Service, Alonzo Building, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City through email at externalpartnerships@deped.gov.ph or telephone numbers (02) 8638-8637 and (02) 8638-8639.
9. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
By Authority of the Secretary
(SGD) GINA O GONONG
Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching
Encls.:
As stated
References:
DepEd Memorandum No. 030, s. 2023
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index
under the following subjects:
BUREAUS AND OFFICES
CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS
LEARNERS
OFFICIALS
SCHOOLS
TEACHERS
(Enclosure to DepEd Memorandum No. 028, s. 2024)
126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence
126th National Flag Day Celebration
May 28, 2024, 8:00 a.m.
VENUE | PARTICIPANTS | REGION/DIVISION CONCERNED | GUEST OF HONOR |
Heritage Park, Miguel Santo Alapan II-B, Imus, Cavite City | Attendance of concerned officials (Central Office, Region, Division) and non-teaching personnels and PTA members from nearby schools | Region IV A CALABARZON – Schools Division Office of Imus City | Senator Ramong “Bong” Revilla Jr. |
Simultaneous Flag Raising and Wreath-laying Ceremonies
June 12, 2024, 7:00 a.m.
VENUE | NO OF PARTICIPANTS REQUESTED (composed of concerned officials (Central offices, Regions, and Divisions) and non-teaching personnel and PTA members from nearby schools | REGION/DIVISION CONCERNED | PROPOSED GUEST OF HONOR |
Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park Manila | 100 | National Capital Region and all schools divisions offices, Region III and nearby schools divisions, Region IVA and all schools divisions offices | His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. President of the Republic of the Philippines |
Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite | 100 | Region IV A Schools Division Offices of Cavite Province and Cavite City | TBA |
Andres Bonifacio National Monument, Caloocan City | 100 | NCR Schools City Division of Caloocan | Senate President of the Philippines |
Barasoain Church Historical Landmark, Malolos, Bulacan | 100 | Region III Schools City Division of Malolos | House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez House of Representatives |
Spirit of Pinaglabanan Monument, Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan City | 100 | NCR Schools City Division of San Juan | Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo |
Museum of Philippine Social History, Angeles, Pampanga | 100 | Region III Schools City Division of Angeles | Secretary Enrique A. Manalo |
Mausoleo de los Veteranos de las Revolucion, Manila, North Cemetary | 100 | National Capital Region | Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. Department of National Defense |
Regions I, II, IVB, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII, CARAGA, CAR, BARMM | (for coordination with respective Local Government Units) |
FLOAT PARADE
June 12, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
REGION / DIVISION CONCERN | PROPOSED PARTICIPANTS | VENUE |
National Capital Region · All divisions Region III · Schools Division of Bulacan, Pampanga · Schools City Divisions of Baliwag City, Meycauyan City, Bulacan, Pampanga, Angeles City, Mabalacat, Malolos, City of San Fernando Region IV-A · Schools Division of Cavite, Laguna, Rizal · Schools City Divisions of Cavite, Antipolo, Bacoor, Binan, Imus, Dasmarinas, Sta Rosa, Gen. Trias, San Pedro, and Sto. Tomas Region IV-B - Regional Office | Volunteer non-teaching personnel and PTA members from NCR - 500 participants Region III - 300 participants Region IV-A – 250 participants Region IV-B -250 participants CO – 200 participants | Quirino Grandstand |
A full copy of DepEd Memorandum No. 028, s. 2024 below:
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