Officials, employees of DepEd reminded to practice the highest form of professionalism
By MARIA LOTA B. ENGRESO
Pinamanculan Elementary School
West Butuan District II
To realize the policy of the Department of Education (DepEd) to promote effective and efficient policies and programs, DepEd should be free from any partisan activities, a reminder from Vice President and Secretary Sara Z. Duterte through DepEd Order No. 047, s. 2022.
“Officials and employees of the Department should practice the highest form of professionalism and to observe measures. Refrain from seeking endorsements, recommendations, contributions, support, consideration, political accommodations, or any form of intervention from other government personnel or similar entities outside of the DepEd,” said Sec. Duterte.
Also, they are reminded to desist from soliciting favorable actions from politicians to facilitate the implementation of programs, projects, or activities, except those covered by the Adopt-a-School Program, initiated by the local government units, funded by the Special Education Fund (SEF), or covered by Partnership agreements and/or allowed by law.
Furthermore, officials and employees are likewise directed to exercise utmost attention, prudence, and judiciousness in the implementation and delivery of basic education programs and services. ###
