In order to promote professionalism in the delivery of basic education programs, the Department of Education has released an order with instructions to avoid relationships and social media interactions with learners outside the school setting.
In DepEd Order 47 s 2022, the Department wants to
promote effective and efficient policies and programs. To realize this, DepEd
should be free from any partisan activities. As such, this Office reminds the
officials and employees to practice the highest form of professionalism.
“Refrain from engaging in
any activity or relationship that may impair one’s ability to make objective decisions in the performance of his/her job functions. Avoid
relationships, interaction, and communication, including following social media
with learners outside the school setting, except if they are relatives.
Acceptable Norms of Conduct for DepEd Employees
including Teachers
In
defining acceptable norms of conduct and relationships in DepEd, officials and
employees are reminded of the provisions of Republic Act No. 6713, otherwise
known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and
Employees, in line with this, DepEd officials and employees are expected to
observe the following:
a. Treat and approach DepEd
colleagues, employees, learners, and stakeholders with the highest degree
of professionalism, skill, and excellence.
b. Respect the rights of
others and refrain from doing any act that is contrary to law, good
morals, good customs, public policy, public order, public safety, and
public interest.
c. Serve and perform one’s
duties and responsibilities in a prompt, courteous, and fair manner.
d. Refrain from engaging in
any activity or relationship that may impair one’s ability to make objective decisions in the performance of his/her job functions.
e. Avoid relationships,
interaction, and communication, including following social media with
learners outside of the school setting, except if they are relatives.
Desist from any act that
may compromise one’s integrity as a government employee and that may
compromise the honor of the DepEd.
