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DO 52, S.
2015
NEW ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURES OF THE CENTRAL,
REGIONAL, AND SCHOOLS
DIVISION OFFICES OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Background
In August 2001, Republic Act No. 9155 (RA

9155), An Act Instituting A Framework of
Governance for Basic Education, Establishing
Authority and Accountability, Renaming the
Department of Education, Culture and Sports as
the Department of Education, and for Other
Purposes, otherwise known as the Governance of
Basic Education Act of 2001, was issued.
 It provided a framework for the
governance of education, decentralizing
governance to the field, and making the
schools and learning centers the heart of
the education system. The law also
established the authority and
accountability of the various organization
levels of the Department of Education
(DepEd).
In October 2004, Executive Order No. 366
(EO 366, s. 2004), Directing A Strategic
Review of the Operations and Organizations
of the Executive Branch and Providing Options
and Incentives for Government Employees
Who May Be Affected by the Rationalization
of the Functions and Agencies of the
Executive Branch, was issued.
According to Section 2 of the said EO, the
initiative aimed to: (a) focus government efforts
and resources on its vital/core service; and (b)
improve the quality and efficiency of government
services delivery by eliminating/minimizing
overlaps and duplication, and improving agency
performance through the rationalization of service
delivery and support systems, and organization
structure and staffing (Section 2, EO 366, s. 2004).
In December 2011, DepEd embarked on
the review and revision of its
Rationalization Plan (RP) based on RA 9155
and long-term reforms needed in the
education sector to respond to fast-
changing demands of the local and global
environment.
On November 15, 2013, the DepEd
Rationalization Plan (RP) was approved by
the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM). The approval
included the rationalized structure and
staffing pattern of offices at the central,
regional, and schools division levels.
Rationale of the Organizational Structures
1. The rationalized organizational structures and
staffing patterns were a result of the thorough
study of the DepEd Change Management Team
(CMT) on the current structures, functions and
staffing complement of the DepEd offices vis-à-vis
the long-term education reforms, requirements of
the learners and the changing environment, and
national government policies.
2.The approved organizational structures are
consistent with the provisions of RA 9155 in
applying the principles of decentralization and
shared governance to ensure accountability and
relevance to the context, and development
needs of the learners and stakeholders of the
various organizational levels.
3.In developing the organizational structures,
the DepEd CMT also identified the themes or
organizational strands common to all levels of
the Department. These organizational strands
reflect the similarity of functions and objectives
of offices and units.
(Enclosure No. 4 to D.O. No. 52, s. 2015)
General Functions : Central Office
OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT SECRETARY

The Secretary exercises supervision and control over the entire department
and performs the following functions:
Advises the President on matters related to education.
Establishes the policies and standards for the operation of the Department
pursuant to the approved programs of the government.
Promulgates rules and regulations necessary to carry out the objectives,
policies, functions, plans, programs and projects of the Department.
Promulgates issuances necessary for the efficient administration of the
offices under him and proper implementations of laws relative to education.
OFFICE OF THE UNDERSECRETARIES
At the discretion of the Secretary, each undersecretary may be
assigned to any of the following functions:
 Advise and assist the Secretary in the formulation and

implementation of Department policies, plans and programs.
 Oversee all the operational activities of the Department for
which he will be assigned and held responsible by the Secretary.
 Coordinate the programs and projects of the Department.
 On the basis of an official designation, discharge temporarily the
duties of the Secretary in case of the latter’s inability to
discharge his duties or in case of vacancy of the said office.
• Exercises disciplinary powers over officials and employees in
accordance with existing laws.
• Formulates and enforces a management control system to measure and
evaluate performance of the Department and submits periodic reports to
the President.
• Prepares and submits to the President through the Department of Budget
and Management the budget of the Department.
• Appoints all officers and employees of the Department except those
whose appointment is vested in the President.
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
At the discretion of the Secretary, each assistant secretary may be assigned to any of the following functions:
Advise
 and assist the Secretary and/or Undersecretary in the formulation
and implementation of Department policies, plans and programs.
Oversee all the operational activities of the Department for which he will

be assigned and held responsible for by the Secretary or Undersecretary.
Coordinate the programs and projects of the Department.

On the basis of an official designation, discharge temporarily the duties of

the Secretary or Undersecretary in case of the latter’s inability to
discharge his duties or in case of vacancy of the said office.

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DO 52, S.

In August 2001, Republic Act No. 9155 (RA

OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT SECRETARY

 Advise and assist the Secretary in the formulation and

THANK YOU !!!

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