Attached herewith is a letter from John Gabriel I. Samonte, President of the UP Cell Biological Society (UP Cells) inviting interested schools to the SIHAY.plugged 2023, for your appraisal with utmost consideration of DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2005 on Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged Time – On – Task and Ensuring Compliance Therewith, and continue reading : ADVISORY | UP CELL BIOLOGICAL SOCIETY (UP CELLS) SIHAY.PLUGGED 2023

1. MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa was introduced by Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte on the last day of January 2023 to establish the new course of direction for the Department of Education and stakeholders in addressing issues with basic education. This is supported by the Republic Act 9155 which is continue reading : DM NO. 078, S. 2023 | LAUNCHING OF DASMATATAG NA CLUSTER 5: BOUNCING BACK BETTER, BRAVER, AND BOLDER

1. In reference to Regional Memorandum No. 79, s. 2023 titled 8th CALABARZON Gawad Patnugot, the field is hereby informed on the division entries for the 8th CALABARZON Gawad Patnugot. 2. Enclosed are the list of division entries and division technical advisors, regional memorandum, award categories, search timeline, and guidelines. 3. Division orientation on the continue reading : DM NO. 077, S. 2023 | DIVISION ENTRIES FOR THE 8TH CALABARZON GAWAD PATNUGOT

The field is hereby informed of the assigned billeting for the 2023 Regional Athletic Association Meet on March 24-26 April 1-2, 15-16, 2023. All concerned schools are anticipated to prepare the sleeping quarters, dining area, restrooms, and other facilities needed relevant to the conduct of the sports meet. Anent this, all concerned school heads shall continue reading : UM | BILLETING SCHOOLS FOR THE 2023 REGIONAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEET ON MARCH 24-26 APRIL 1-2, 15-16, 2023

1. Relative to Division Education Development Plan 2023-2030 which highlights climate change mitigation and adaptation as part of DepEd’s commitment to climate action. Further, as mandated by the Republic Act 9729, otherwise known as the Climate Change Act of 2009 which provides, among others, the role of the department in integrating with its plans, programs, continue reading : DM NO. 076, S. 2023 | PODKAST: AN ENVIRONMENTAL WEBINAR SERIES

The field is hereby informed of the conduct of Memorandum of Agreement Signing Ceremony with Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers and Technological University of the Philippines – Cavite on March 03, 2023, 08:00pm, at Datu Balangay, Aguinaldo Hi-way, Dasmarinas City, Cavite. The partnership shall focus on the collaboration of this Division and the abovementioned entities continue reading : UM | MOA SIGNING CEREMONY WITH INTEGRATED INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – CAVITE

Pursuant to Division Memorandum No. 72, s. 2023, titled “Intensifying School Learning Action Cell 2023,” there will be a Presentation of the School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) Plan in support of the School Learning Recovery and Continuity Plan (SLRCP), and Provision of Technical Assistance on March 10, 2023, at Dasmarinas II Central School, Library with continue reading : UM | PRESENTATION OF SCHOOL LAC PLAN IN SUPPORT OF SLRCP, AND PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Relative to the Unnumbered Memorandum issued last 23 February 2023, this Office informs all expected attendees that the Meeting of Key Stages 1-4 Focal Persons on Learning Outcomes Assessment shall be rescheduled from 24 February 2023 to 27 February 2023 (Monday), 8:30am onwards via MS Teams. The change of the meeting date is due to continue reading : UM | CORRIGENDUM TO UNNUMBERED MEMORANDUM RE: NOTICE OF MEETING OF KEY STAGES 1-4 FOCAL PERSONS ON LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT

1. Proclamation No. 167, dated February 23, 2023, declaring Friday, February 24, 2023 as a Special Non- Working Day throughout the country is hereby communicated for the information of all concerned through this Memorandum. 2. All on-going division activities set prior the Proclamation may be pushed through. Thus, concerned personnel shall be entitled of compensatory continue reading : DM NO. 074, S. 2023 | DECLARING FRIDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2023, A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY