1. In reference to DepEd Order No. 001, s. 2026 titled “Implementing Guidelines on the Enhanced Alternative Learning System”, the ALS reiterates the importance of conducting Literacy Mapping as a foundational activity in identifying prospective learners. It also underscores the need to undertake ALS advocacy and social mobilization to effectively inform communities about the ALS continue reading : DM NO. 317 S. 2026 | ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) LITERACY MAPPING, ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL MOBILIZATION FOR SY 2026-2027

1. In reference to Regional Memorandum No. 237, s. 2026 dated April 07, 2026, titled “Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between Department of Education and Landbank of the Philippines”, this Office disseminates this issuance to provide guidelines for its implementation. 2. All concerned are advised that LBP’s salary loan program for DepEd personnel is not subject continue reading : DM NO. 316 S. 2026 | MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LANDBANK OF THE PHILIPPINES

1. To ensure the proper collection, documentation, and validation of information relating to lands used as school sites, the Department of Education, through the Office of the Undersecretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs and the Sites Titling Office, will be conducting an online workshop for all school heads on the collection of school site ownership continue reading : DM NO. 315 S. 2026 | ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOL HEADS RE: COLLECTION OF SCHOOL SITE OWNERSHIP DATA AND DOCUMENTS

1. In line with DepEd Memorandum DM-OUHRODI-2026-1133, titled “Reminders on the Updating the DepEd Field Offices and Schools’ Citizen’s Charter in Alignment with the DepEd Citizen’s Charter 2026 Edition”, this Office hereby enjoins strict compliance by all schools under this Division. 2. The Department reiterates the requirement under Republic Act No. 11302 (Ease of Doing continue reading : DM NO. 314 S. 2026 | DISSEMINATION AND COMPLIANCE ON UPDATING THE CITIZEN’S CHARTER IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE DEPED CITIZEN’S CHARTER 2026 EDITION

1. In view of the leave of absence of Ms. Raquel R. Mojica, Accountant III, Ms. Ruby Anne B. Cornejo, Administrative Assistant III, is hereby designated as Office-In-Charge of the Finance Unit from April 27, 2026 until May 1, 2026. She will sign all routine communications and reports with exemption of Procurement related forms. 2. continue reading : DM NO. 313 S. 2026 | DESIGNATION OF OFFICE-IN-CHARGE (OIC) RELATIVE TOTHE LEAVE OF ABSENCE OF THE DIVISION ACCOUNTANT III

1. Relative to Advisory No. 2 signed by Director Felino O. Castro V, Director IV, of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), dated April 21, 2026, this Office, through the School Governance and Operations Division – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, hereby announces the participants to the conduct of M7X Ready Program Orientation continue reading : DM NO. 312 S. 2026 | DIVISION PARTICIPANTS TO THE M7X READY PROGRAM ORIENTATION FOR THE GREATER METRO MANILA AREA

1. Relative to the letter sent by the Regional Office regarding the validation and inspection of the Special Science Curriculum, this Office, through the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID), announces the conduct of on-site validation of the program on April 29-30 2026. 2. Enclosed is the list of schools to be monitored, along with the schedule continue reading : DM NO. 311 S. 2026 | REGIONAL VALIDATION AND INSPECTION OF SPECIAL CURRICULAR PROGRAM IN SCIENCE (SSES & STE)

1. In reference to the DepEd Memorandum dated April 16, 2026, entitled “GSIS Balik Ginhawa Program (Loan Moratorium through Refund)”, signed by Atty. Fatima Lipp D. Panontongan, Undersecretary and Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary, this Office hereby directs the dissemination of the said memorandum for the information and proper guidance of all concerned. continue reading : DM NO. 310 S. 2026 | DISSEMINATION AND GUIDANCE ON DEPED MEMORANDUM RE: GSIS BALIK GINHAWA PROGRAM (LOAN MORATORIUM THROUGH REFUND)

1. In reference to DepEd Order No. 007, s. 2025, titled “Guidelines on the Mandatory Recognition of Implementing Alternative Learning System Providers,” which prescribes standardized procedures for institutions seeking formal recognition to implement Alternative Learning System (ALS) programs in partnership with the Department of Education, this Office acknowledges the submission of the required documents by continue reading : DM NO. 308 S. 2026 | DIVISION CONDUCT OF SITE VALIDATION ON THE RECOGNITION OF ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) PROVIDER