1. In alignment with the DepEd Memorandum dated October 22, 2025, titled “Declaration of Midyear Break as Wellness Break and Guidelines for Professional Development Activities, the scheduled Midyear Break from October 27 to 30, 2025 shall be observed as a Wellness Break for teachers. This initiative affirms the Department’s commitment to promoting the holistic well-being of teaching personnel, as emphasized in the Secretary’s Five-Point Reform Agenda. As such, no mandatory training or professional development activities shall be held during this period.
2. However, schools that have previously planned and scheduled INSET activities during the Midyear Break may opt to reschedule these programs to alternative dates, subject to existing procurement and auditing guidelines. Should rescheduling prove impractical due to non-refundable arrangements (e.g., venue or catering), activities may still proceed on a voluntary basis. Teachers who choose to participate voluntarily shall be exempted from attending similar sessions on the same topic later in the school year.
3. Schools under the City Schools Division of Dasmarinas are hereby directed to conduct School-Based In-Service Training (INSET) and professional development activities within the remaining school days of School Year 2025-2026. To ensure that INSET activities do not disrupt regular classes, schools are encouraged to integrate training through Learning Action Cells (LACs) and other school-based modalities.
4. For related concerns, you may contact Ms. Jennifer R. Sucgang, OIC-HRDS, at jennifer.sucgang@deped.gov.ph.
5. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is earnestly desired.
