SM No. 269, s. 2026 | CONDUCT OF REGULAR SPORTS CLUB TRAININGS FOR SY 2026 – 2027

• September 29, 2026

1. Pursuant to Division Memorandum no. 561 s. 2025 re: Dissemination of Policy Guidelines on the Institutionalization of School Sports Club in Public Schools, the office hereby authorized Mr. Jade Asthley De Taza, SSC facilitator, together with the JHS MAPEH teachers to conduct regular sports regular training for students every Friday beginning October 09, 2026.
2. The SSC training will follow a shifting schedule to avoid disruption of classes every Friday.
3. In addition, SSC training is open to all JHS and SHS students. Advance registration is required to ensure that “1 student, 1 Sports policy” will be implemented.
4. Attached here is the detailed schedule of registration, training, and names of teacher-coaches assigned to each sporting event.
5. For your information and guidance.

SM No. 268, s. 2026 | LEARNING ACTION CELL SESSION ON THE ORIENTATION AND CASCADING OF THE GAS-TUKLAS PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCESS

• September 29, 2026

1. To ensure a common understanding of the implementation procedures, eligibility requirements, and application workflow of the Government Assistance and Subsidies – Training and Upgrading Knowledge for Learners, Teachers, and Achievers in Schools (GAS-TUKLAS) Program, this Office announces the conduct of a Learning Action Cell (LAC) Session for all Master Teachers.

• Activity Details

Title: Learning Action Cell Session on the Orientation and Cascading of the GAS-TUKLAS Program Guidelines and Application Process

Date: October 1, 2026

Time: 11:30AM-2:00 PM

Venue: SBM Room

• At the end of the session, the participants shall be able to:
• explain the objectives, legal bases, and key provisions of the GAS-TUKLAS Program;

b. identify the eligibility requirements and allowable assistance under the program;

c. demonstrate understanding of the prescribed application, evaluation, and endorsement process;

d. clarify the roles and responsibilities of school personnel in facilitating GAS-TUKLAS applications; and

e. prepare for the subsequent cascading of program information to potential applicants and stakeholders.

• The participants to this activity are:

1. Angelo A. Villanueva – Master Teacher I

2. Chelsea P. Tumaque – Master Teacher I

3. Rein Jul D. Consaludo – Master Teacher I

4. Kevin Kerbi A. Villamor – Master Teacher I

5. Lorelynne H. Gelilio – Master Teacher I

6. Niña L. Urbiztondo – Master Teacher I

7. Rizalito A. Licos – Master Teacher I

8. Joan Lara W. Panotulan – Master Teacher I

9. Arlene R. Calica – Master Teacher I

10. Elenor R. Domingo – Master Teacher I

11. Joesel D. Dariagan – Master Teacher I

12. Richard J. De Lara – Master Teacher I

13. Marilyn M. Balleras-Master Teacher I

• The session shall be facilitated by Mrs. Wilnelia C. Balington, Master Teacher II and School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) Coordinator, who shall oversee all discussions, workshop activities, policy clarifications, and documentation requirements of the activity.

• Participants are expected to:
• Complete the attendance and evaluation requirements;
• Develop an action plan for cascading the GAS-TUKLAS guidelines within their respective learning areas; and
• Assist in ensuring the proper dissemination and implementation of the program at the school level.

• Immediate and widest dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

SM No. 267, s. 2026 | NATIONAL SCHOOL DEWORMING MONTH

• September 29, 2026

1. This is to inform everyone that the School Deworming (First Dose) will be conducted today, September 29, 2026, Tuesday at Bldg. 1 (Room 201) from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
2. The recipients of this activity are students from Grade 7 to Grade 12 who have submitted duly signed parental consent through their MAPEH teachers.
3. All teachers are requested to encourage and motivate students to participate in this health activity for their own well-being. Please excuse learners during your class time once they are called to proceed to the venue.

4. All MAPEH teachers are directed to remind their learners prior to the scheduled time and ensure that the students proceed to the designated venue.
5. Thank you for your continued support of the school’s health programs and activities.
6. For your information and guidance.

SM No. 266, s. 2026 | SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH FORMATION PROGRAMCORE STUDENT LEADERS’ ASSEMBLY FOR TERM 2

• September 28, 2026

1.     Authority is hereby granted to Ms. Lovely Ann B. Dean, School-Based Youth Formation Program (SBYFP) Coordinator, to conduct the School-Based Youth Formation Program Term 2 Coordination Meeting on September 30, 2026 (Wednesday), at 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. at the SBM Room.

• Agenda of the said meeting are as follows:

a. Submission of Accomplishment Reports, Term 1 PPAs

b. SBYFP General Plan of Action (GPoA) for Term 2

c. Evaluation of PPAs

d. Academic Ease activities

e. Youth Fair

f. Other matters

          3. Participants to this activity are the following:

                     a. Student Organizations and Clubs Presidents

          4. Immediate and widest dissemination of this Notice of Meeting is desired.

SM No. 265, s. 2026 | OFFICIAL SIGNING OF MOA:FEBIHS and CHOSEN COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, INC.

• September 28, 2026

1. Please be informed that FEBIHS will officially sign the Renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Chosen Community Ministries, Inc., facilitated through School-Based Youth Formation Program, on October 2, 2026, Friday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the SBM Room.
2. School participants to this activity are the following:

3. For your information and guidance.

SM No. 264, s. 2026 | MEETING ON THE CRAFTING OF THE SCHOOL ANTI-BULLYING POLICY PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS CONCERNING THE LEARNER FORMATION OFFICERS

• September 28, 2026

1. Pursuant to DM No. 705, s. 2026, entitled “RISE LFOs: Resilient, Informed, Safe and Empowered LFO: A Capacity Building Activity for Newly Designated School Learner Formation Officers,” and in view of the knowledge and skills gained from the said capacity-building activity, the School Learner Formation Officers (LFO) shall undertake the crafting of the School Anti-Bullying Policy Program.

In line with this, the newly designated School Learner Formation Officers shall conduct a face-to-face meeting on September 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the SBM Room to provide the necessary time and support for the crafting of the said program, with the participation of concerned school personnel. The meeting shall also address other related matters concerning the implementation of the Learner Formation Program.

2. Agenda of the said meeting are as follows:
   a. Crafting of the School Anti-Bullying Policy Program;
   b. Discussion of relevant policies and guidelines on the prevention and management of bullying;
   c. Identification of appropriate preventive, responsive, and intervention measures;
   d. Roles and responsibilities of concerned personnel in the implementation of the Anti-Bullying Policy Program; and
   e. other matters related to the Learner Formation Program.
3. Participants in this activity are the following:

4. Immediate and widest dissemination of this Notice of Meeting is desired.

SM No. 263, s. 2026 | CORRIGENDUM TO SCHOOL MEMORANDUM NO. 244, S. 2026

• September 25, 2026

1. In reference to School Memorandum No. 244, s. 2026, regarding the conduct of Quarter 3 Quality Management System Management Review on September 18, the Quarter 3 QMS Management Review will be rescheduled on October 2, 2026, 10 AM, at the Banyuhay ng Kakayahan.
2. For your information and guidance.

SM No. 262, s. 2026 | SHORTENED CLASS SCHEDULE IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 34TH NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK

• September 24, 2026

1. Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 136 (s. 2026) issued by the Office of the President, which shortens government work on September 28, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. in observance of the 34th National Family Week, and in line with Proclamation No. 326, s. 2012 declaring the fourth Monday of September of every year as “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day”, the school shall implement a shortened class schedule scheme to allow learners, teachers, and personnel to meaningfully participate in the celebration.
2. Adjusted Class Schedule
   Grade Level Time
   Grade 7 and Grade 9 5:40 AM to 9:10 AM
   Grade 8, Grade 10 and Special Curricular Programs 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
   Grade 11 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
   Grade 12 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
3. Adjusted Official Time of Teachers
   Grade Level Official Time
   Grade 7 and Grade 9 Teachers 5:40 AM to 11:40 AM
   Grade 8, Grade 10 and Mid-shift Teachers 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
   Grade 11 Teachers 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
   Grade 12 and Mid-shift Teachers 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
4. Grade Level Chairpersons are directed to plot adjusted schedules fairly to accommodate all learning areas.
5. Teacher Advisers shall communicate the adjusted schedule to their respective learners and parents.
6. All personnel are enjoined to strictly observe the shortened schedule in compliance with the national directive.
7. Immediate and widest dissemination of this memorandum is desired.

SM No. 261, s. 2026 | CONSOLIDATION OF COLLECTED BASIC EDUCATION RESEARCH FUND (BERF) RESEARCH ENTRIES

• September 24, 2026

1. This is to inform all concerned personnel that the Basic Education Research Fund (BERF) research entries submitted by research proponents of Francisco E. Barzaga Integrated High School have been collected and received for school-level documentation and consolidation.
2. The collected research entries will be reviewed for completeness of the required documents and organized for proper recording, monitoring, and subsequent submission to the appropriate office, in accordance with existing DepEd policies and guidelines on education research.
3. The consolidated BERF research entries include the following information:

PREVENTING SCHOOL SHOOTINGS: A SURVEY REPORT ON STUDENTS FIREARM ACCESS AT FRANCISCO E. BARZAGA INTEGRATED
HIGH SCHOOL

Authors: Freddie S. Bueno
John Mark Louie R. Noel (they)
Research Category: Basic Research
Date Submitted: September 16, 2026
Status or Remarks: Submitted to the Division Office for approval.

A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF THE ARAL PROGRAM’S EFFECTIVENESS ACROSS IMPLEMENTATION PHASES

Authors: Reinjul D. Consaludo
Zaydee R. Papa
Research Category: Action Research
Date Submitted: September 17, 2026
Status or Remarks: Submitted to the Division Office for approval.
KIKO360-SCHOOL REPOSITORY WEBSITE: ENHACING THE EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS OF FRANCISCO E. BARZAGA INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL

Authors: Angelo A. Villanueva
Jeffrey D. Penales
John Mark Louie R. Noel (they)
Research Category: Action Research
Date Submitted: September 21, 2026
Status or Remarks: Submitted to the Division Office for approval.

“PAGOD KA? TARA PAG-USAPAN NATIN YAN!”: A STUDY ON TEACHERS’ STRESS AT FRANCISCO E. BARZAGA INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL

Authors: Ruby Ann V. Sarono
Research Category: Basic Research
Date Submitted: September 21, 2026
Status or Remarks:Submitted to the Division Office for approval.

CORRECTING WRONG NARRATIVES TOWARDS FARMING THROUGH A PROPOSED MODULES IN RURAL FARM SCHOOL AT
FRANCISCO E. BARZAGA INTEGRATED
HIGH SCHOOL

Author: Mark Anthony S. Torres
Research Category: Action Research
Date Submitted: September 21, 2026
Status or Remarks: Submitted to the Division Office for approval.

KEEPING THE STEPS FORWARD: A SUSTAINABILITY STUDY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING IN DASMARINAS

Authors: Jan Berden D. Bermejo
Marilyn M. Balleras
James Borda
Research Category: Basic Research
Date Submitted: September 21, 2026
Status or Remarks: Submitted to the Division Office for approval.

4. Research proponents are requested to verify the accuracy of their research title, name, research category, and submission status in the consolidated list. Any corrections or missing information should be immediately reported to the School Research Committee.
5. The School Research Committee shall maintain the consolidated record of the collected BERF research entries and facilitate the preparation and submission of the required documents to the appropriate DepEd office.
6. This memorandum is issued to formally document the collection and consolidation of the school’s BERF research entries and to ensure proper monitoring and record-keeping of submitted research proposals.
7. For information, guidance, and appropriate action.
8. For inquiries contact the School Research Committee:

John Mark Louie R. Noel (they/them) Shela L. Caballero
Building 4 (old SBM room) Building 1 (SHS Faculty)
Research Consultation Schedule: Research Consultation Schedule:
5:30 AM-12:20 PM 12:00-6:30 PM

SM No. 260, s. 2026 | REITERATION AND STRINGENT IMPLEMENTATION OF EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION’S POLICIES ON TARDINESS AND ABSENTEEISM

• September 23, 2026

1. Memorandum Circular No. 04, Series 1991 of the Civil Service Commission, clearly states the following:

The Civil Service Commission, pursuant to its mandate as the central personnel agency of the government, hereby promulgates the following guidelines and rules on absenteeism and tardiness:

A. Habitual Absenteeism:

[1] An officer or employee in the civil service shall be considered habitually absent if he incurs unauthorized absences exceeding the allowable 2.5 days monthly leave credits under the leave law for at least three (3) months in a semester or at least three (3) consecutive months during the year;

[2] In case of claims of ill health, heads of departments or agencies are encouraged to verify the validity of such claim and, if not satisfied with the reason given, should disapprove the application for sick leave. On the other hand, cases of employees who absent themselves from work before approval of their application should be disapproved outright; and

[3] In the discretion of the head of any department, agency or office, any government physician may be authorized to do a spot check on the employees who are supposed to be on sick leave. Those who found violating the leave laws, rules or regulations shall be dealt with accordingly by filling appropriate administrative cases against them.

B. Habitual Tardiness

Any employees shall be considered habitual tardy if he incurs tardiness, regardless of the number of minutes, ten [10] times a month for at least two (2) months in a semester or at least two (2) consecutive months during the year.

C. Sanctions:

[1] The following sanctions shall be imposed for violation of the above guidelines:

(a) For the first violation, the employee, after due proceedings, shall be meted the penalty of 6 months and 1 day to 1 year suspension without pay;

(b) For the second violation, and after due proceedings, he shall be dismissed from service.

2. While sanctions on the proceeding item remains applicable for absenteeism, the Civil Service Commission issued Memorandum Circular No. 23, s. 1998 which lowered the sanctions for tardiness as it was deemed as lighter offense than the latter. The following sanctions were revised as follows;

a. 1st offense is REPRIMAND;
b. 2nd offense is SUSPENSION for 1 day to 30 days; and
c. 3rd offense is DISMISSAL.

3. In the reiteration and strict implementation of the said issuance, the school community is hereby informed of the issuance of correspondence to concerned school personnel upon generating the monthly attendance report from the date of release of this Memorandum.
4. Immediate and wide dissemination of this Memorandum is directed.