DepEd Memorandum 104, s. 2025
DEC 02 2025
DepEd MEMORANDUM
No. 104, s. 2025
COMMEMORATION OF THE 150th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GENERAL EMILIO JACINTO
To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau and Service Directors
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Public and Private Elementary and Secondary School Heads
Attached Agencies
All Others Concerned
1. In line with the government's continuing efforts to strengthen the values of nationalism, civic consciousness, and love of country among the youth, the Department of Education (DepEd) joins the nation in commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of General Emilio Jacinto on December 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., in various sites and venues (please refer to the Enclosure).
2. General Jacinto, widely regarded as the Brains of the Katipunan, was a revolutionary leader, writer, and patriot whose works, such as the Kartilya ng Katipunan, continue to inspire the ideals of freedom, justice, and integrity among Filipinos.
3. The commemoration of his 150th birth anniversary aims to achieve the following objectives:
a. Honor and recognize his life, ideals, and contributions;
b. Instill in learners the values of patriotism, integrity, and service to the nation as reflected in his works and legacy;
c. Encourage a critical appreciation of the Kartilya ng Katipunan and its relevance to contemporary citizenship; and
d. Promote meaningful school and community-based activities that highlight Filipino heroes as role models for the youth.
4. In support of this commemoration, all public and private schools are enjoined to conduct appropriate and meaningful commemorative activities, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Flag-raising ceremonies and short tribute memories dedicated to General Jacinto;
b. Classroom discussions and integration of his life and works in Araling Panlipunan, Filipino, and other related learning areas;
c. Essay writing, poem composition, or declamation contests inspired by the Kartilya ng Katipunan; and
d. Other creative initiatives that highlight his role in the struggle for freedom and his contributions to the nation's ideals.
5. Public and private schools are encouraged to integrate these activities within class discussions or schedule them appropriately to ensure learning continuity. These activities shall be conducted in a manner that does not disrupt regular classes and shall strictly adhere to DepEd Order (DO) s. 9, s. 2005, titled Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged Time-on-Task and ensuring Compliance Therewith.
6. Regional offices (ROs) and schools division offices (SDOs) may coordinate with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, local government units, and other relevant agencies in community-based commemorative activities.
7. Teachers who will attend activities scheduled on weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays) or holidays shall be granted one day of service credit, depending on the number of weekends or holidays on which the activity falls, in accordance with DO 013, s. 2024, titled Revised Guidelines on the Grant of Vacation Service Credits for Teachers.
8. Expenses incurred during the conduct of the commemoration shall be charged to local funds, ROs and SDOs maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE), and other available sources, subject to the usual government accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
9. For further information, please contact the External Partnership Service Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, through email at external.partnership@deped.gov.ph or at telephone number (02) 8637-6462.
10. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired
By Authority of the Secretary:
(Sgd.) ATTY. FATIMA LIPP D. PANONTONGAN
Undersecretary and Chief of Staff
Encl.:
As stated
Reference:
DepEd Order (Nos. 013, s. 2024 and 9, s. 2005)
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index
under the following subjects:
BUREAUS AND OFFICES
CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS
LEARNERS
LEGISLATION
OFFICIALS
PROGRAMS
SCHOOLS
TEACHERS
A full copy of DepEd Memorandum No. 104, s. 2025 below:
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