1. In compliance to Regional Order No. 501, S. 2023, titled “Intensifying Canteen
Policy in Schools and DepEd Offices”, this Office reiterates the compliance of school canteens in DepEd Memorandum No. 13, s. 2017 “Policy and Guidelines on Healthy Food and Beverage Choices in Schools and in DepEd Offices.”
2. The objective is to provide healthy meals that are expected to contribute to the
readiness of the learner and develop healthy eating habits among the youth and
DepEd employees by making available healthy, nutritious, affordable menu choices and setting food standards.
3. Attached herewith is the Regional Memorandum and DepEd Memorandum for
guidance.
4. For your information and compliance.
