Revised Guidelines on Alternative Work Arrangements

The Department of Education (DepEd) thru the Offices of Undersecretary Jesus L.R. Mateo and Undersecretary Revsee E. Escobedo issued Memorandum DM-PHRODFO-2020-00198 titled Clarifications on DepEd Order No. 011, s. 2020 or Revised Guidelines on Alternative Work Arrangements in the Department of Education During the Period of State of National Emergency due to COVID-19 Pandemic dated June 22, 2020.

The memorandum sates that physical reporting to the workplace/onsite, including the conduct of physical enrolment in schools and/or other similar activities per DO 008 s.2020 shall be highly discouraged, even in low-risk areas, unless otherwise highly necessary (that is, only in the event that parents/guardians have no other means of submitting learner’s enrolment data through remote platforms). Schools Division Offices (SDOs) and schools/CLCs are urged to exhaust all possible means to conduct remote enrolment. Any form of physical enrolment shall be done in proper coordination with the local government units (LGUs) concerned, and in strict compliance with minimum public health and safety standards and stringent physical distancing protocols.