Republic of the Philippines

Our direction and purpose

Mission and Vision

DepEd Vision

We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country

and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.

DepEd Mission

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino

to quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education where students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.

Core Values

Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa

These values guide our decisions, conduct, and commitment to public education.