Republic of the Philigpinen wBepartment of Cyucation OPERATIONS OASOPS No. 2023-077 ‘MEMORANDUM 10 ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS ALL SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENTS: ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL HEADS: oe eh LE Assistant Secretary for Operations Officer in-Charge, Office of the Undersecretary for Operations SUBJECT : Relteration of the Implementation of Modular Distance DATE, : Aprit 20, 2023 In consideration of the well-being of the learners affected by extreme climate conditions ax they attend in-person classes, this Offlee reiterates DepEd Order No. 037, s. 2022, titled “Guidelines on the Cancellation or Suspension ap Classen and Work in Schools in the Buent of Natural Disasters, Power Outages/ Power Interruptions, and Other Calamities” DO 037, s. 2022 provides for the implementation of modular distance learning’ in the event of canceled or suspended classes due to natural disasters, calamities, and human-induced hazards to ensure learning continuity and that learning competencies and objectives are met. Additionally, and in relation to the announcement of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) last March 21, 2023, which marked the beginning of the warm and dry season in which warmer temperatures are expected, this Office reminds Schoo! Heads of thelr authority and responsibility, consistent with Rule VI, Section 6.1 of DepEd Order No. Ol, = 2003 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9165. to suspend in-person classen and implement modular distance learning in cases Schools Dis Al Schoola Division Offices All Others Concerned For information, dissemination, and guidance. ESTELA P. LEON-CARIRO BAD, CESO II Director 1V/ Regional Director For the Regional CLMD/RCAFedv ‘Address: Wangsl, La Trinidad, Benguet, 2601 DepEd-CAR: Weaver of HOPE and Transformation ‘Telephone No: (074) 422-1318 | Fas No. (074) 422-4074 “Holetic Oppotuntie for alto be Performing ard Excelent Website: wrw.depedcar.ph | Email Address: carcdleped.sov.ph ‘Coraioren Leamors™Department of Coucation OPERATIONS OASOPS No. 2023-077 MEMORANDUM To : ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS ALL SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENTS ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL HEADS web LK Assistant Secretary for Operations Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Undersecretary for Operations SUBJECT : Reiteration of the Implementation of Modular Distance Learning as Provided in DepEd Order No. 037, s. 2022 DATE : April 20, 2023 In consideration of the well-being of the learners affected by extreme climate conditions as they attend in-person classes, this Office reiterates DepEd Order No. 037, 8. 2022, titled “Guidelines on the Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Schools in the Event of Natural Disasters, Power Outages/Power Interruptions, and Other Calamities.” DO 037, s. 2022 provides for the implementation of modular distance learning’ in the event of canceled or suspended classes due to natural disasters, calamities, and human-induced hazards to ensure learning continuity and that learning competencies and objectives are met. Additionally, and in relation to the announcement of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) last March 21, 2023, which marked the beginning of the warm and dry season in which warmer temperatures are expected, this Office reminds School Heads of their authority and responsibility, consistent with Rule VI, Section 6.1 of DepEd Order No. 01, s. 2003 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9155, to suspend in-person classes and implement modular distance learning in cases " As also provided for by OUCT and OUOPS Memorandum dated February 28, 2023 with the subject {Implementation of Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) in AU Public Elementary and Secondary Schools. Ground Floor, Rizal Building, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue Pasig City 1600 Tel. No.: (02) 8633-5344 | Email: [email protected] | Website: wwnw.deped.covish —_ AMAMC/2023-077/04202023of unfavorable weather and environment such as, but not limited to, extremely high temperatures which may considerably affect the conduct of classroom learning and put the learners’ health and wellbeing at risk. Schools Division Offices, through the Schools Division Superintendent, shall monitor schools implementing the said modality and shall submit a report on the aforementioned to the Regional Director. For your information and appropriate action.