Pursuant to DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2017, the field is hereby informed of the National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST).
The adoption and implementation of the new Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers recognizes the importance of professional standards in the continuing professional development and advancement of teachers based on the principle of lifelong learning. It is
committed to supporting teachers to deliver quality teaching, which is vital in raising student achievement and reaching peak performance.
The changes brought about by numerous national and global frameworks and the inevitability to respond to the changing needs of the 21st century learners led to the call for reviewing the National Competency- Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS); thus, the development of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST).
The objectives and other significant details relative to the adoption and implementation of the PPST are provided in the attached DepEd issuance.
Prompt dissemination and compliance with this Memorandum is directed.
