DEPED ISSUANCES ON COVID-19

TITLE/ SUBJECT ISSUANCES DATE

MEMORANDUM
Readiness Assessment Checklist for Learning Delivery DO No. 13, s. 2020 06/19/2020
Modalities in the Learning Continuity Plan of Private Schools
Adoption of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan for DO No. 12, s. 2020 06/19/2020
School Year 2020-2021 in Light of the COVID-19 Public
Health Emergency
Guidelines on the Conduct of Remedial, Advancement, and DM No. 51, s. 2020 05/07/2020
Enrichment Classes During Summer 2020
Supplemental Guidelines on Memorandum No. OUF-2020- OUF-2020-0170 04/23/2020
0128
Reminder to Comply with Administrative Order No. 26 Dated OUF-2020-0128 04/15/2020
March 23, 2020 and DBM Budget Circular No. 2020-1 Dated
March 24, 2020
Guidance on Authorizing Concerned Officials and Personnel OM OSEC 2020-007 04/23/2020
of the Central Office to Reimburse Enhanced Community
Quarantine-Related Expenses
Delegation of Authority for Negotiated Procurement Under DO No. 005, s. 2020 04/21/2020
Republic Act No. 11469 or the “Bayanihan to Heal as One
Act”
Amendment to DepEd Order No. 017, s. 2019 DO No. 004, s. 2020 04/18/2020
Results-Based Performance Management System Guidelines DM No. 45, s. 2020 04/18/2020
for School Year 2019-2020 Yearend Activities in Light of
COVID-19 Measures
Reminder to Refrain From Using ATM Payroll Cards as OM OSEC 2020-006 04/18/2020
Collateral for Loans or Engaging in the ATM Sangla Scheme
Internal Guidelines on the Implementation of Section 4(aa) of DO No. 003, s. 2020 04/17/2020
Republic Act No. 11469 Pertaining to the Grant of Extension
or Grace Period on Payment of Loans Under the Department’s
Automatic Payroll Deduction System Program
Supplement to Office Memoranda OM-OSEC-2020-002, OM- OM OSEC 2020-005 04/04/2020
OSEC-2020-003, and OM-OSEC-2020-004
Guidance to Regional Directors for Action on Requests by OM OSEC 2020-004 03/30/2020
Local Government Units to use DepEd Schools and Engage
DepEd Personnel in Activities Related to COVID-19
Guidance to Regional Directors for Action on Requests by OM OSEC 2020-002 03/26/2020
Local Government Units to use DepEd Schools as Quarantine
or Isolation Areas for COVID-19
Guidelines on the Alternative Work Arrangements in the DM No. 43, s. 2020 03/15/2020
Department of Education in light of the COVID-19 Stringent
Social Distancing Measures
Guidelines for the Remainder of School Year 2019-2020 in DM No. 42, s. 2020 03/15/2020
light of COVID-19 Measures
Authorizing the use of Regular Allocations for Maintenance DM No. 39, s. 2020 03/12/2020
and Other Operating Expenses and/or Local Funds to
Implement Measures in Preparing and Responding to the
COVID-19 Threats
Fifth Set of Policy Directives of DepEd Task Force COVID- DM No. 34, s. 2020 03/09/2020
19
Fourth Set of Policy Directives of the DepEd Task Force DM No. 31, s. 2020 03/05/2020
COVID-19
Third Set of Policy Directives of the DepEd Task Force DM No. 23, s. 2020 02/19/2020
COVID-19
Second Set of Policy Directives of the DepEd Task Force DM No. 21, s. 2020 02/12/2020
COVID-19
Amendment to DepEd Memorandum No. 011, s. 2020 DM No. 19, s. 2020 02/11/2020
First Set of Policy Directives of the DepEd Task Force DM No. 15, s. 2020 02/04/2020
COVID-19
Creation of a Task Force for the management of the DM No. 11, s. 2020 02/01/2020
Department of Education response to Novel Coronavirus
Acute Respiratory Disease
Department of Education’s Response on Health Problems due OUA Memo No. 08-
to Coronavirus and re-emergence of Polio in the Philippines 0120-0598

Task Force COVID-19 Memoranda & Aide Memoire

Strict Enforcement of Tobacco Control Policies, Includimg DTFC-19 04/30/2020
Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Policies, During the Enhanced Memorandum No.
and General Community Quarantine 39
Reporting of DepEd Facilities Being Used as Alternative DTFC-19 04/21/2020
Facility for any COVID-19 Related Activity Using the DepEd Memorandum No.
Mobile App 37
Updated Classification and Mechanism on the Monitoring of DTFC-19 04/11/2020
Suspect Probable  and Confirmed Cases in DepEd 2020 Memorandum No.
35
Discontinuance of Spraying or Misting Disinfectants and the DTFC-19 04/11/2020
use of Disinfection Booths or Sanitents Memorandum No.
34
Mechanism for the Reporting of PUMs, PUIs, and Confirmed DTFC-19 04/07/2020
Cases in DepEd Memorandum No.
32
Meal Assistance for DepEd Central Office Skeletal Force DTFC-19 04/07/2020
During Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) Memorandum No.
31
Authorization for Officials and Personnel Deployed to Render DTFC-19 Aide 04/07/2020
Office and Field-Based Critical Services in the Department of Memoire
Education in Areas Under Enhanced Community Quarantine
(ECQ)
Invitation to the Webinar Series on COVID-19 DTFC-19 04/06/2020
Memorandum No.
30
Registration of Single Source of Truth at the School Level DTFC-19 04/03/2020
Memorandum No.
29
Fostering Wellness, Solidarity, and Service Amidst COVID- DTFC-19 03/31/2020
19 Memorandum No.
27
Letters to COVID-19 Frontliners DTFC-19 03/27/2020
Memorandum No.
26
Minimum Standards for Social Distancing Baseline Protocols DTFC-19 03/25/2020
to be Observed in the Workplace Travel and Home and Memorandum No.
Private Space and Time of Deployed Personnel during the 25
Enhanced Community Quarantine
Baseline Protocols to be Observed in the Workplace, Travel, DTFC-19 03/21/2020
and Home and Private Space and Time of Deployed Personnel Memorandum No.
during the Enhanced Community Quarantine and Related 23
Guidelines
Submission of Public Service Continuity Plans of Regional DTFC-19 03/21/2020
and Division Offices Memorandum No.
22
PUI and PUM Monitoring for ROs and SDOs DTFC-19 03/19/2020
Memorandum No.
21
Public Service Continuity Plan DTFC-19 03/17/2020
Memorandum No.
12
Adoption of Video Conferencing System During Community DTFC-19 03/13/2020
Quarantine Period Due to COVID-19 to Continue Operations Memorandum No. 6
and Communications
Passenger Vans (Batch 1) DTFC-19 03/13/2020
Memorandum No. 5
Travel Advisory for NSPC and NFOT Delegates still in DTFC-19 03/13/2020
Cagayan and Isabela Memorandum No. 4
Measures for Close Contacts of Confirmed Cases of COVID- DTFC-19 03/12/2020
19, PUMs, and PUIs Memorandum No. 3
Creation of Central Office Task Force COVID-19 DTFC-19 03/09/2020
Memorandum No. 2
Notes on Children and COVID-19 and Some Proposed DTFC-19 Aide 03/09/2020
Recommendations Memoire
Summary of the Policy Directives Issued by the DepEd Task DTFC-19 Aide 03/09/2020
Force COVID-19 Memoire
Health-Related Instructions for NSPC and NFOT DTFC-19 03/08/2020
Memorandum No. 1
On the Suspension of Classes Due to COVID-19 DTFC-19 Aide 02/03/2020
Memoire

COVID-19 Press Releases

Official Statement 05/22/2020
IATF Approves the BE-LCP, School Opening on August 24, 05/11/2020
2020
DepEd reinforces mental health awareness campaign amid 05/07/2020
COVID-19 situation
Official Statement 05/05/2020
Pahayag ng Pakikiisa ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon 05/01/2020
Unity Statement of the Department of Education (DepEd) 05/01/2020
On the opening of classes for SY 2020-2021 04/20/2020
On a DepEd schools division official who tested positive to 03/26/2020
COVID-19
DepEd: Assistance for teachers, learners a priority amid 03/23/2020
COVID-19 situation
Learning while staying at home: Teachers, parents support 03/20/2020
DepEd distance learning platform
DepEd adopts social distancing measures; issues guidelines 03/11/2020
on 4th quarter examination, graduation rites for SY 2019-
2020
Statement on suspension of classes in NCR 03/09/2020
Statement on the suspension of DepEd events 03/08/2020
 On the continuing suspension of DepEd national and regional 02/12/2020
activities
DepEd issues preventive measures vs nCoV, suspends major 02/05/2020
February events

Fostering Wellness, Solidarity, and Service Amidst COVID-19

For more information or suggestions, please e-mail Joan Llamado at drrmo+mhpss@deped.gov.ph.

Fostering Wellness
Navigate uncertainty
1. Helping children deal with stress
DepEd Philippines and World Vision set some tips on how parents can help children deal with stress.
2. Helping children cope with stress
The World Health Organization shares tips on how to help children cope with stress during the COVID-
19 outbreak.  
3. Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent Source
The National Association of School Psychologists in the United States highlights pointers on how to
help children cope during the COVID-19 outbreak through imparting accurate and age appropriate
information about potential risks and how to avoid contracting the disease.
4. Coping with stress during the COVID-19 Outbreak
The World Health Organization identifies positive coping mechanisms amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
5. Coping calendar
The calendar has 30 suggested actions to look after ourselves and each other as we face this global
crisis together.
6. Developing a self care plan
With this guide, you will be able to understand the meaning of self-care and identify activities and
practices that can help you manage stress. This also provides a step-by-step instruction in crafting your
own self-care plan.
7. Benefits of Journaling

Connect with loved ones

1. 15 Family Activities to do at home 
2. Family Cardio Work Out 
This 13-minute POPSUGAR Fitness video features fun cardio movements for the family to get active
together at home.
3. Family Connections thru Social Media- A Discussion 
This 7-minute Hallmark Channel episode discusses how meaningful connections are critical
components of one’s Mental Health especially in the digital age. Dr. Vania Manipod further talks about
the effects of social media on everyday life and the importance of setting boundaries.

Pray and meditate

1. Breathing Exercise to make you relax 
A Mind-Body Specialist shares breathing techniques that can be used during our relaxation modalities.
2. Tagalog Meditation Exercise 
 3. 5 Minute Meditation 
4. Tapping Meditation
The Tapping Solutions provide free online blogs, videos, and programs on tapping techniques or
alternative acupressure therapy.
5. Catholic Daily Mass
In view of the temporary suspension of mass gatherings, the Manila Cathedral invites everyone to join
the daily livestream of the Holy Mass instead.
6. Sunday Service Livestream (Faith that Conquers Fear) 
The Destiny Church live stream airs on Sundays at 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. For updated links
of live streams, you may also visit https://www.facebook.com/DestinyChurchPH/.
7. Islamic Call to Prayer Before Salah at Fajr - 5am, Luhor- 12noon, Asr - 3pm, Magrib- 6pm, and Aisha-
7pm
8. Victory Church Holy Week Devotional
9. Holy Week Special
1. Visita Iglesia
1. Visita Iglesia Guide
2. With 360-degree video
2.  Online Lenten Recollection - Lakbay Buhay (8 April, 10am)
3. Paghilom: An Online Holy Week Retreat with Fr. Soc Villegas (9-12 April)
4. Mass of the Lord's Supper with Fr. Albert Alejo, S.J. (9 April, 4PM)
5. Mass of the Lord's Supper with His Eminence, Luis Antonio G. Card. Tagle (9 April, 10:30pm)
6. Adoration of the Cross with His Emminence, Luis Antonio G. Card. Tagle (10 April, 9:00PM)
7. Easter Triduum Reflection with His Eminence, Luis Antonio G. Card. Tagle (11 April, 1:30PM
8. Easter Vigil Mass with Fr. Jose T. Villarin, S.J (11 April, 8:00PM)
9. Easter Sunday Mass with His Eminence, Luis Antonio G. Card. Tagle (12 April, 2:00PM)
10.
Talk it out
1. That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief
2. Create a (online) safe space with your family or people you trust and let them know your worries.
3. Should you need to talk to a professional, you may contact the following:
1. National Center for Mental Health
1. 0917-899-USAP (8727) or 989-USAP (8727)
2. UP Diliman Pyschosocial Services (UPD PsycServ) telepsychotheraphy for everyone especially
frontliners (healthcare workers, security guards, delviery drivers, janitors, cashiers, etc.),
COVID-19 positive individuals, relatives of frontliners, COVID-19 positive individuals, PUIs, or
PUMs
1. Text or Viber at 09063743466 or 09167573157
3. Pastoral Care by Light of Jesus Family
1. Facebook: Light of Jesus Pastoral Care Center
2. Email: lojpastoralcare@gmail.com
3. Mobile: (0923) 132 3071 and (0915) 776 5326
4. University of San Carlos (USC) Mental Health Support for Covid-19 Frontliners
Initially, they offer free consultations to frontline workers but has now opened it to the public.
i Facebook: USC Mental Health Online Support for Covid-19 Crisis
5. Circle of Hope Community Services, Inc.
They are offering free TeleMental Health services to promote effective coping and resilience
healthcare workers.
4. website at www.circleofhopecommunity.com or sign up for free sessions at bit.ly/SCbreak.
5. Mobile: (text or viber) 0917-822-2324 (Bea) and 0925-557-0888 (Jabby).
6. PGCA-Pampanga Chapter: Online Counseling for CoVid-19 Frontliners
They are offering free online counseling services for frontliners.
i Facebook: Online Counseling for Covid-19 Frontliners
7. Mental Health First Responders (MHFR)
They are offering free online peer and family support.
i. Google Form: https://forms.gle/DN49AwPw4X4VwvFR7
8. In Touch Community Services
There is a crisis line available 24/7 for the mental wellness of all health and safety frontliners.
6. Landline:  8-893-7603, 0917-800-1123,
7. Mobile:  0922-893-8944
9. The Masters Psychological Services
They are offering psychosocial support services due to the stresses caused by the outbreak.
i. Facebook: The Masters Psychological Services
10. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)
The PSC has tasked its Sports Psychology Unit to take care of the psychosocial welfare of national
athletes during the community quarantine.
i. Facebook: PSC (Philippines Sports Commission)
11. Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services
i.Email:bulataocenter.ls@ateneo.edu
ii.Website: http://ateneobulataocenter.com 
12. SLU-Sunflower Children and Youth Wellness Center (Baguio City)
i. Mobile:  0915-541-5501 and 0928-832-6372,
ii. Email at slusunflower@slu.edu.ph.
13. Camp Navarro General Hospital, Health Service Center, Health Service Command AFP, Calarian
Zamboanga City
i. Viber: 0917-305-1891
ii. Mobile: 0966-691-6116.
14. Psycli-nik psychological assessment and intervention services
i. Address: NZUE Building third floor, room 303, Tomas Claudio Street., Zamboanga City
ii. Viber:  0917-305-1891
iii. Landline:: 955-8103 (PLDT).
iv. Email:  Psyclinik06@gmail.com or lolina_bajin@yahoo.com.
15. PsychConsult, Inc.
i. Mobile: call 8-421-2469.
16. Western Visayas Psychosocial Support for COVID-19
Facebook:  Western Visayas Psychosocial Support for Covid-19
17. Center for Ignatian Spirituality (CIS)
CIS has gathered a group of its Lay Associates and Jesuit Priests and Scholastics who are making
themselves available to be Spiritual Companions to our feontliners.
        i. Landline: 8426-6001 (Loc. 4816)
        ii. Mobile: 0917-852-2755
        iii. Facebook: Center for Ignatian Spirituality - Philippines
        iv. Email: cisphil@gmail.com 
18. University of the Philippines Diliman Psychosocial Services (UPD PsycServ)
UPD PsycServ is temporarily offering telepsychotherapy sessions or consultations for free to frontline
workers, COVID-19 patients, PUMs & PUIs, relatives of frontliners, patients, and PUMs & PUIs, and
anyone who is affected/disturbed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
i. Viber/Mobile: 09063743466 or 09167573157 
ii.Accomplished google form: http://bit.ly/PsycServPH
19. GrayMatters Psychological and Consultancy, Inc. Philippines
Provides online counseling for all affected by COVID-19
i. Mobile: 0917-709-6961 or 0997-561-8778
20. The De La Salle University Dasmarinas Center for Applied Psychology
Provides online mental health and well-being support services to those affected by COVID-19
I.Mobile: 0935-751-9227 or 0919-499-8381
21. Knox Cube Behavioral & Mental Health Center (Olongapo-Zambales) Provides counseling to healthcare
workers and the community
22. Psycore Neuro Testing Center (Isabela)
Provides telepsychology services for all affected by COVID-19
I. Mobile: 0977-288-4563
23. University of San Carlos (USC) Mental Health Online Support for COVID-19 crisis
Provides mental health support for all affected by COVID-19
24. The HOFFEN CLINIC (Center for Mental Health and Psychosocial Development) Adventist Hospital
Davao
i.. Mobile: 0951815 HOPE (0951-815-4673) | (082)-297-2761 loc 269
 ii.FB Page: Center for Mental Health and Psychosocial Development
iii. Website: centerformentalhealth@adventisthealth-dvo.com

TITLE DATE
NUMBERED MEMO
SDM No. 9, s. 2020 – Distribution of Anti-Drug Campaign Handbook January 8, 2020
SDM No.16, s. 2020 – Conduct of Various Activities for Oplan Kalusugan sa Department of Education January 20,2020
(OK sa DepED)
SDM No.19, s. 2020 – Schools Division Emergency Measures in Response to the Eruption of Taal January 22, 2020
Volcano
SDM No. 30, s. 2020 – Postponement of the Conduct of Convergence Activities Due to 2019-nCoV ARD February 4, 2020
SDM No. 39, s. 2020 – Annual Physical Examination of Teaching & Non-Teaching Personnel February 27, 2020
SDM No. 46, s. 2020 – Call for Application: Search for Outstanding Learner in Drug Abuse Prevention February 26, 2020
Advocacy
SDM No. 47, s. 2020 – Prohibiting Single-Use Plastics and Styrofoam in the SDO, All Public and Private February 28, 2020
Secondary and Elementary Schools and Learning Centers
SDM No. 49, s. 2020 – Reiteration of DepEd Orders on School Canteen Management March 2, 2020
SDM No. 55, s. 2020 – Corrigendum to SDM No. 54, s. 2020 entitled First Aid and Basic Life Support March 4, 2020
Training
SDM No. 54, s. 2020 – First Aid and Basic Life Support Training March 3, 2020
SDM No. 59, s. 2020 – Implementation of Alternative Work Arrangement during the State of Public March 16, 2020
Health Emergency due to Covid-19
DM No. 63, s. 2020 – Adjustment and/or Implementation of the FY 2020 GAD Plan and Budget in View May 12, 2020
of the Corona Virus Disease Situation
SDM No. 79, s. 2020 – Rapid Diagnostic Test of Deped Zambales Personnel June 14, 2020
SDM No. 85, s. 2020 – Implementation of Alternative Work Arrangement in the Schools Division Office June 26,
DM No. 87, s. 2020 – Webinar on Results of Rapid Diagnostic Test of DepEd Zambales Personnel June 25, 2020
SDM No. 89, s. 2020 – Skills Webinar for EPP/TLE Teachers (Face Mask Making, Face Shield Making, July 1, 2020
Cookery and Nutrition Making)
SDM No. 120, s. 2020 – Invitation to Participate in the Inclusive Online Learning Sessions for Learners July 27, 2020
with Disabilities, Including their Teachers, Caregivers and Teachers Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic
SDM No. 123, s. 2020 – Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services Wellness Training for DepEd July 28, 2020
Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel
SDM No. 137, s. 2020 – Webinar on DepEd Required Health Standards August 3, 2020
SDM No. 139, s. 2020 – Compliance to DepEd Order No. 14, s. 2020 Entitled Guidelines on the Required August 4, 2020
Health Standards in Basic Educ. Offices & Schools

UNNUMBERED MEMO
Schedule of Transactions per District of the SDO Relative to the Alternative Work Arrangements under May 12, 2020
GCQ
Ammendment to the Guidelines of COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Testing June 18, 2020
Jingle Making for Tobacco Control July 21, 2020

NUMBERED ADVISORIES
SDA No. 04, s. 2020 – Information Dissemination on Coronavirus January 29, 2020
SDA No. 07, s. 2020 – Department of Education’s Response on Health Problems Due to Coronavirus and February 6, 2020
Re-emergence of Polio in the Philippines
SDA No. 06, s. 2020 – Stop nCoV Infographic February 6, 2020

UNNUMBERED ADVISORIES
Conduct of Infomation Drive and Other Activities Relating to the Kabataan Kontra Droga at February 21, 2020
Terorismo (KKDAT) Program of the Philippine National Police, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 3
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