October 19, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd), as an institution, upholds our Constitution and believes in the principle of freedom of speech and expression.

In this connection, we would like to clarify that a certain learning module that has gone viral on social media creating an impression that the Department discourages students from joining peaceful assemblies is not part of DepEd’s curriculum resources.

According to our initial investigation, the module did not pass the conformance review of the Curriculum and Instruction strand of the Central Office. We are still tracing how the material was circulated.

Any person who can help us accelerate our investigation on this issue may report it to our Public Assistance Action Center by contacting the following:

Landline:

• 8636 1663

• 8633 1942

• 8634 0222

• 8638 8641

• 8638 7530

• 8638 7529

• 8638 7531

• 8635 9817

• 8631 6033

Mobile:

• 0919-456-0027 (Smart)

• 0995-921-8461 (Globe)

 

Email: action@deped.gov.ph

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