1. Pursuant to Regional Memorandum No. 183, s. 2024 titled Reiteration of DepEd Memorandum OUPOPS-2024-05-01167, this Division hereby disseminates the enclosed memorandum to serve as a guide to all DepEd personnel and its stakeholders on the appropriate handling and treatment of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict (CSAC) learners.
2. The Protocols on the Handling of CSAC Learners in the Department of Education ensure that CSAC learners receive necessary interventions, including but not limited to psychosocial support and precautionary measures during and after armed conflict.
3. For relevant queries, you may contact Ms. Maria Ellaine D. Grifaldo, Division Alternate Focal Person for Learner Rights and Protection at 09684916812 or email mariaellaine.grifaldo@deped.gov.ph.
4. Widest dissemination of and compliance with this Memorandum is desired.