DO No. 052 s 2022 | An Order Providing for the Guidelines in the Celebration of Christmas within the Department of Education (Read full details)

JUST IN: DepEd issued DepEd Order No. 052, s. 2022

DECEMBER 2, 2022

An Order Providing for the Guidelines in the Celebration of Christmas within the Department of Education

1. The Philippines, one of the six predominantly Christian countries in Asia, boasts the earliest, longest, and perhaps, the most colorful Christmas season in the world. Amidst the worst calamities, crises, losses, and pandemic, we Filipinos always carry resilient spirits and joyful hearts in celebrating Christmas and the holiday season.

2. The first Christmas set the pattern for how Jesus Christ lived His whole life here on earth: with humility, simplicity, and obedience. Every Christmas is an invitation and a challenge for humanity to imitate and imbibe these virtues.

3. To this end, the whole Department of Education (DepEd) community is urged 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.

4. In line with the foregoing, the following guidelines should be observed:

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