Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Caloocan City
Office of the Schools Division
Superintendent

September 14, 2022

Mr. Jermel R. Diaz

Researcher
Polytechnic University of the Philippines –
Graduate School, 1016 Anonas, Sta. Mesa,
Metro Manila

Dear Mr. Diaz:

This is to acknowledge receipt of your communication on September 14, 2022, regarding

your request to administer research questionnaires relative to your study entitled
Competencies of School Leaders and their Relationship to the Teaching Performance
of Secondary Public Schools in the National Capital Region.

We are pleased to inform you that this Office interposes no objection to your request
provided that you comply with the following conditions:

1. Researcher shall adhere to the provisions stipulated in the Regional Letter;

2. Necessary arrangements shall be made with the school principal/s concerned;
3. Researcher must present to the local school authorities and bear a copy of this
endorsement prior to any engagement with the school;
4. The conduct of study will not interfere with the regular program of the school;
5. No teacher nor student will be pulled out of his/her classes;
6. Respondents shall be treated with respect and be addressed in a kind manner in
accordance with the ethical standards set by DepEd Order No. 16, series of 2017 re:
Research Management Guidelines;
7. No government fund or school/office material will be used for the purpose of the
study;
8. Data gathered shall be treated with utmost confidentiality and should be used solely
for research purposes; and
9. A copy of the findings of the study shall be furnished this Office for reference.

Further, it is reminded that the Schools Division Office adheres to the Department of
Education’s strict implementation and compliance to the provisions stipulated in DepEd
Order No. 9, s. 2005 entitled: Instituting Measures to Increase Engaged Time on Task
and Ensuring Compliance Therewith and DepEd Order No. 14, s. 2020 entitled
Guidelines on the Required Health Standards in Basic Education Offices and Schools.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

NERISSA L. LOSARIA, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

Address: 10th Avenue cor. P. Sevilla St., Grace Park, Caloocan City
Telephone No.: (+63 2) 8-442-0029; 8-361-1463
Email Address: caloocan.city@deped.gov.ph
Website: www.depedcaloocan.com
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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Caloocan City

Address: 10th Avenue cor. P. Sevilla St., Grace Park, Caloocan City
Telephone No.: (+63 2) 8-442-0029; 8-361-1463
Email Address: caloocan.city@deped.gov.ph
Website: www.depedcaloocan.com