1. Attached is DepEd Memorandum 045, s. 2021 dated July 28, 2021 titled: Participation of the Department of Education in the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines. The 2021 QCP will continue until September 6, 2022 which marks the completion of the first circumnavigation of the world.

2. Relative to this, all public and private elementary and secondary schools are enjoined to continue participating in the quincentennial-related activities indicated in the Memorandum.

3. Please be guided with the attached Memorandum.

0850 – Division Memorandum No. 151, s. 2021