In consonance to DepEd Order No. 052, s. 2022 issued by the Office of the Secretary dated December 2, 2022, this Division through the School Governance and Operations Division, informs the field of the guidelines that should be observed in the conduct of Year-end gatherings/parties.

The provisions of this Order shall cover all DepEd schools and offices in the country. Private schools, community learning centers as well as state/local universities and colleges (SUCs/LUCs) may choose to adopt the provisions of this DO as basis in the conduct of their own Christmas parties or celebrations.

For relevant queries, you may contact School Governance and Operations Division, at (046) 432 3629 loc 218 or through sgod.dasmacity@deped.gov.ph.

Immediate dissemination of and compliance with this Memorandum is directed.

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