May 15, 2OL9

REGIONAT MEMORANDTIM a38\a No. /18 , s. 2OL9

121"t ANNTVERSARY OT THE PROCLAI}IATION OF PHILIPPIITE INDEPENDEITCE

To: Al1 Schools Division Superintendents.

1. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1lo,s 1963 entitled Declaring June L2 as Philippine Independence D"y, the 121*t Anniversary of the Proclamation of Phillipine Independence will be commemorated from May 28 to June 30, 2Ol9 with the theme Kalagaan 2019: Pagbabagong lpoglaban, Alag sa Masaganang Kinabukasan. AIL departments, bureaus, oflices government agencies and government owned and controlled corporations are reguired to give full support, assistance and cooperation to the National Steering Committee (NSC), chaired by the National Historical Commission of the Philippies (NHCP) in the exercise of its responsibitities and functions to achieve the objectives of the celebration.

2. This year's celebration aims to: a. commemorate the heroism , patriotism, nationalism and self- sacrifice of the Filipinos' forefathers in the struggle for independence; b. instill in the hearts and minds of the youth the greatness of the Filipino race , the legacy of their national heroes and the ideals of their nationhood; and c. show unity and strength during challenging times.

3. Identified DepEd offices shall attend the exhibit on Pampamahalaang Programa at serbisyo which will be held from June 10 to 12,2019, 8:00-5:0O pm at the , Roxas Blvd., . (sDos) are requested with their support, assistance and cooperation in the conduct of t]le different commemorative activities.

4. All schools in all division offices are required to conduct the following activities:

a) Simultaneous flag raising in the schools or historical sites on June l2r20l9; b) Display of the Philippine Flag in the respective classrooms (charge to MOOE), offices, and residences of all teaching and nonteaching personnel from May 15 to June 3O, 2019.

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c) Special discussions on the Philippine Flag for continuous flag awareness and discuss signilicant eventS in history, which led to the Proclamation of Philippine Indepence , especially in Sibika, at Kultura , HEKASI, Araling Panlipunan , Values Education , Music Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) , Filipino, and English at least once a week, for the whole school yefr; d) Submission of school work related to the celebration of tJ:e Independence day: Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will submit a drawing of the Philippine flag, while the higher grades will submit a one-page reflection paper on what the Philippine Independence means to them to be collected by their respective faculty members and to be submitted to their division oflices for filing; e) Conduct of inter-school campus essay writing, drawing, storytelling, debate, amd oratorical contest; f) Conduct of symposium and/or round table discussion to raise awareness on the event and propagate values like nationalism, patriotism , and love of the country that were exhibited by the Filipinos during the trying periods of the countr5r; s) Conduct of a simple campus program to be participated in by the students and to be spearheaded by the Social Studies Department; h) Putting up of a bulletin board or a venue within the carnpus where informative materials concerning the commerative events may be displayed ; r) A month -long sharing of insights on the same topic is encouraged during the flag ceremony at the ROs, SDOs, and schools to be spearheaded by the Araling Panlipunan supervisors ; i) Joining military or civic parade ;and k) Other creative and fitting activities.

5. For other pertinent information, please refer to the attatched memorandum.

6. Immediate dissemination of t]lis memorandum is greatly desired.

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02 HAY 2019 DepEd MEMORANDUM No. 053 , s. 2ote l2lst ANNMRSARY OF TH'E PROCLAMATION oF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDEME To: Undersecretanes Assistant Secretaries Bureau and Service Directors Regional Directors ffililtflil/il/iltililililtiltilt Schools Division Superintendents DocuMrno REClgOg3S Public and Private Secondar5r School Heads , All Others Concerned ,/ - .,. ( 1. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 110, s. 1963 entitled Dcclariug rhine 12 as Philippine Iadependeace Day, the l2lst Anniversary of the Proclamation of Phtltppine Indepeadence will be commemorated from May 28 to June 30, 2019 with the theme Kalayaan 2Ol9t Pagbabagong lpinaglaban, Alag sa Masaganang Kinabukasan. All departments, bureaus, oflices, government agencies and government owned and controlled corporations are required to give full support, assistance and cooperation to the National Steering Committee (NSC), chaired by the National Historical Commission of the Phil.ippines (NHCP), in the exercise of its responsibilities and functions to achieve the objectives of the celebration.

Ttris year's celebration aims to:

1. commemorate the heroism, patriotism, nationalism and self- sacrifice of the Filipinos' forefathers in the struggle for independence; 2. instiil in the hearts and minds of the youth the greatness of the Filipino race, the legacy of their national heroes and the ideals of their nationhood; and 3. show unity and strength during challenging times.

3. The exhibit on Pampamalwlaang Programn at Serbisgo, an activity that will showcase the programs and services by different government offices, will be held from Jurre 1O to L2, 2O\9, at the Rizal Park, Roxas Blvd., Manila from 8:00 a.m. to 5:0O p.m. The Department of Education offices invited to participate are the following:

1. Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA), 2. Public Assistance Action Center (PAAC), 3. Public Alfairs Service (PAS), 4. Administrative Service (AS), General Services Division and Security Division, 5. Special Events Unit (EPS), National Technical Working Group (TwG)/Coordinator, and 6. DepEd-National Capital Region.

DcpEd cmphr, ileraloo Avcauc. Fadg city ,u* Furr-, 2r}rltj3z-zz2a/632-136r {l uroorru, 6314209l or*,r.arpca.so,r.ph 4. To commemorate the 121st Anniversary of Philippine Independence and observe the National Flag Day, the central office (CO), regional oflices (ROs), school division oflices (SDOs), and schools are required to condrict the following activities: ,,, ,,2a. Simultaneous flag raising in schools or historical sites on June L2,20lg; Display of the Philippine Flag in the respective classrooms (charge to MOOE), oflices, and residences of all teaching and nonteaching personnel from May 15 to.Iune 3O, 20l9l Special discussions on the Phitippine Flag for continuous flag awareness and discuss significant events in history, which led to the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, especially in Srbrka at Kultura" HEKASI, Araling Panlipunan, Values Education, Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH), Filipino, and English at least once a week, for the whole school year; Submission of school work related to the celebration of the Independence Day: Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will submit a drawing of the Philippine flag, while the higher grades will 1ulmit a one-page reflection paper on what they did during Independence Day or share experiences on what the philippine Independeoce means to them to be collected by their respective faculty members and to be submitted to their division oflites for fiIing Conduct of inter-school campus essay writing, drawing, storyteling, debate, and oratorical contest; Conduct of s5rmposium and/or round table discussion to raise asianeness on the event and propagate values like nationalism, patriotism, and love of the country that were extribited by the Filipinos during the trying periods of the country; conduct of a simple carnpus progr€rm to be participated in by the students and to be spearheaded by the Social studies Department; Putting up of a bulletin board or a venue within the campus where informative materials concerning the commemorative event may be displayed; A lonth-long sharing of insights on the same topic is encouraged during the flag ceremony at the Ros, sDos, and schools to be lnearheaded by the Araling pantipunan supervisors; Joining military or civic parade; and Other creative and litting activities.

5' AII Dep&l oIficials, teachers, and students at the national, regional, division and school levels are required to actively participate in the scheduled activities.

6- DepFd requests the support, assistance and cooperation of the regions stated in the enclosure on the Simultaneous Flag Raising and wreaitr-iirving Ceremonies on Juue t2, 2O!9, 7:00 a.m, at the different venues' historical sites and Cabinet Secretaries and/or their representatives (Undersecretary or Secretary |"l"tqt fe-vel] are enjoined to attenl the Flag Raising and \Vreath- l,ayrns ceremonies with the president of the Republic of the phitippiies.

7 ' Teachers shall rece^ive appropriate service credits as stipulated in DepEd Onder (DO) No. 53, s. 2003 entided Updated Gutdellnes o! Gnnt of Vacagon scwlcc credits to Tcachets, and Do g4, s. 200s entitled addendum to DcpEd G{er llo. 53, s. 2(Xl3 (Updated Guldetines on Grant of Vacation Service Cledits to Tcaehers|, while nonteaching personnel should attend programs and activities oa offsial ttme oaly. and per diem) preparatoryi**t }15l,'#ff;i,ilm::T*'r "j_p: technicar workins and otl ,jt'fiil".rIii:i{i'.fi ir,ai-s.atr;d;,"til,,ffi ii[H]i"*;[T,T:m,,"* Slf, ";JH'i,.*ilTy:1",.pE""i";"#q",ffi,:,1;ffi%'u.T:q;.i"ffiii',i',,",,, '- Iocal funds, subjett and regurari"i"l to the "J;';";;J:ilt-H.':*:,fl1r1,t: .,*:r?j-I.*rryo,unitHead, ffif, :rx{-:*T?trt?i.:t;j",r"F,1,.lf f ,:*i"i,ffi:B:i1*k;j:itp":,*"",t#_fiilg$,:!Et.,y,ili,F,ixi; "[ffi!i:'f, "3;".j:r""s*T;ifi,*s;:Hti*i ftril:,"":;8,?_?.H*l:ig,$?il?;r?Bit:saiisfphonenos.o6ze-t+or-iiio'ffiy#fiffiHi:*ll;ilq.;:nffi _t?;;:,JL,{;si;::d#{i.;;:#irfl ..r,i:s{*;:,:: 10. Immediate B3i dissemination of this Memorandum is desired. g/ga7+- r,uoror(uncroLrs BRrol,rEs I Secretar5r ReGrroce: DqrEd Onlcr(IVo.8+ and 53, s. 2OO3) ,t To be irrdicated in the i .Ddcr,h.r;rilmF i

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i Enclosure to DepEd Memorandum No. s' 2019

LzLt Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine IndePendence

1:2t"r National Flag Day Celebration May 28,2019,7:00am

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Simultaneous fhg nalsing ar'd Wreath-Laying Ceremonies June 12,2O19,7:OOam GI'EST OF EOITOR RE'GIOrI/DIVISIOII rO. OF PARfICIPAIITS COITCERI|II' REQI'ESTED {composed of concerned oflicials (Central 0ffice, Region, Division) supervisors, princiPals, teachers and students from nearby schools) Roa Region VII l,apu-Lapu Shrine, LaPu- Rodrigo Division of Lapu- Lapu City, Cebu Duterte - the Lapu City President of

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Bonifacio Monument, City 'Region III 100 Museo ng Kasaysaya.ng Danilo Lim Division of Angeles Panlipunan ng Pilipinas, MMDA Chairman City Angeles City, Region XI 100 (for coordination with the Division of Davao L,ocal Government Unit City of Davao City) Region NCR xoo Mausoleo de los Delfin l.rretrzan:a Division of Manila Veteranos dela DND Secretary Revolucion, Manila North Cemetery Region I, II, IV-B 100 (for coordination with the , V, M, Local Government Unit) vII, Vm, Dq X, )(II, , CAR, ARII,IM

FLOAT PARADT June L2,2019, l:00 P.M. HrrrDpH)r Xo. of Puticftnlts Venue GUEST OT HONOR corcf,f,rr NCR- Diihion of {5 Tcechcre Quirino, Grandstand llarila

NOTE: There willbe a general relearsal of anrtingent participants on June 2Al*: at the uenue. Participants are aduised to usear red shirt during the rehearsalfor-. ea,sg identification.

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