Attached herewith is a letter from Dr. Ronnalee N. Orteza, Executive Director, Philippine Science High School re: 28th Youth Mathematics, Science, and Technology (YMSAT) Festival with the theme “CodeTheFuture: Towards a Smarter, Digital Philippines”, which will be held on following dates: January 22 to January 24, and January 26 to January 27, 2026, for your appraisal with utmost consideration of DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2005 on Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged Time – On – Task and Ensuring Compliance Therewith, and strict compliance to other existing DepEd rules and guidelines.

Moreover, participation is purely VOLUNTARY and NO FEE SHALL BE COLLECTED FROM THE PARTICIPATING PUPILS, TEACHERS, OR PARENTS.

For your information and guidance.

0149 Division Advisory No. 149 s. 2025