1. Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 19 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the
state shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
2. In addition, the MATATAG Agenda of the Department of Education requires
each learning institution to take good care of learners by promoting learner
well-being, inclusive education, and a positive learning environment. Making
learners a well-kept and holistically developed individual which is sports as one of the facets.
3. For this purpose, this Office will hold a Cluster-based DasmaGILAS Sports
Program Orientation on September 18 and 19, 2023 at different venues and times stated below.
4. Participants in this activity are district supervisors, school heads, and school
sports coordinators. They shall adhere to DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2005 on
Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged Time-On-Task and Ensuring
Compliance Therewith, and strict compliance to other existing DepEd rules
and guidelines.
5. Attached here is the list of sports coordinators for your reference and perusal.
