The Department of Education (DepEd) reminded its personnel that Christmas events in public colleges are solely voluntary, and financial nor in variety solicitations aren’t allowed for such celebrations.
Based on DepEd Order (DO) No. 52 signed by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, even bringing of Christmas costumes, decorations, and change presents are non-compulsory, and no scholar ought to thus be excluded from becoming a member of vacation celebrations in colleges for not doing so.
Forced contribution, participation, and utilizing of cash for these occasions are additionally banned amongst college students and personnel alike. They could, nevertheless, contribute whether or not in money or in variety, in their very own will.
DepEd additionally inspired colleges to not purchase new Christmas decors, and as a substitute recycle the previous decors.
Learners and personnel also needs to not be required to make decorations particularly for these actions.
Christmas events in colleges could also be organized inside class hours so long as it doesn’t intrude with the scheduled lesson plans supposed to be taught to college students, and the conduct of such shouldn’t compromise the availability of departmental providers.
As for personal colleges, group studying facilities, and state and native universities and faculties, DepEd stated they could select to undertake the provisions of the DO as a foundation within the conduct of their very own Christmas events or the like.
The company additionally urged its personnel to “strive for a genuine celebration of hope, unity, and service for others every Christmas season.”
“Celebrations in public schools and DepEd central and field offices should be simple yet meaningful, keeping in mind the true spirit of the season and the austerity called for by the difficult economic times,” the DO learn. — Giselle Ombay/RSJ, GMA Integrated News
