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DEPED ORDER
NO. 006, S. 2026
GUIDELINES ON ENSURING A SAFE AND MOTIVATING
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
MEMORANDUM RATIONALE
Policy Foundation
Mandated to protect the right of every Filipino to
quality, equitable, and culture-based education in
a safe space.
Harmonizes all DepEd issuances toward the
common goal of child rights protection (LRP).
Global Alignment
Affirms the Philippines' commitment to the
ASEAN Declaration on the Elimination of Bullying
of Children.
Implements strategies from the ASEAN Regional
Plan of Action on Elimination of Violence against
Children.
THE FILIPINO LEARNER
Traits are shaped by Filipino cultural values:
•
Masigasig (Diligent)
•
Magiliw (Friendly)
•
Maalalahanin (Thoughtful)
•
Malikhain (Creative)
•
Matatag (Resilient)
SCOPE OF APPLICATION
Governs interventions and protocols in both physical and virtual settings across:
Public Schools: All elementary and secondary institutions.
Learning Centers: All Community Learning Centers (CLCs).
Encouraged Adoption: Private schools, SUCs/LUCs, and Overseas schools.
PREVENTION STRATEGIES
Handbook
Orientation for learners on
rights, protection strategies,
and procedures.
Conduct
Standardized Code of Conduct
for both personnel and
learners.
Security
Proactive security personnel
and routine bag inspections.
CAMPUS SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Bag Inspection
Routine inspections use non-contact methods
(electronic scanners, detectors).
Full searches only permitted under "reasonable
suspicion" of prohibited items.
Prohibited Items
Weapons, explosives, hazardous chemicals, and
illegal substances.
Disruptive items (lighters, vapes, gambling
materials) are confiscated with formal slips.
DEVICE USE RESTRICTIONS
Use of cellphones and portable electronic devices
is prohibited during Instructional Hours.
Sanctions:
•
1st: Temporary confiscation until end of
period.
•
2nd: Confiscation until end of class hours +
Parental notice.
•
3rd: Deposited at School Head office +
Disciplinary action.
RESPONSE SOPS
Risk Assessment: Early detection using Initial Risk Assessment Forms.
Incident Reporting: Clear, accessible, and confidential reporting channels.
Investigation: Fact-Finding Investigation (FFI) within 10 days of report.
Interventions: Psychological First Aid and Guidance Counseling support.
DISCIPLINARY FRAMEWORK
Level Classification Action/Penalty
1st Level Minor Acts (Profanity, disruptive behavior) Written Reprimand / Parental Summon
2nd Level Serious Acts (Theft, slight injury, stalking) Suspension (max 5 days) / Non-readmission
3rd Level Severe/Complex (Drugs, weapons, sexual assault) Exclusion / Referral to appropriate law agencies
IMPLEMENTATION ROLES
Central Office
Policy M&E,
standardized
reporting, and
funding allocation.
Regional Office
Technical support
and consolidation of
SDO reports.
Division Office
Staff capacity-
building and
investigation
oversight.
School / CLC
Daily routines,
positive discipline,
and victim aftercare.
EMERGENCY HOTLINES
DEPED: PARA SA BATA, PARA SA BAYAN
National Support
911: National Emergency Hotline
1383: MAKABATA Helpline
1553: NCMH Crisis Hotline
DepEd Support
(02) 8632-1372: Telesafe Helpline
asec.ops@deped.gov.ph: Governance Office
weprotectlearners@deped.gov.ph: LRP Division
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