June 11, 2025 DM 047, s. 2025 – 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence

DepEd Memorandum No. 047, s. 2025, issued on June 11, 2025, outlines the Department of Education's (DepEd) participation in the 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

Key Information:

• Theme: "Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan" (Freedom, Future, History).
• Period of Celebration: May 28 to June 30, 2025.
• Objectives:
• Commemorate the heroism, patriotism, and self-sacrifice of Filipino forefathers.
• Instill the greatness of the Filipino race, the legacy of national heroes, and the ideals of nationhood in the youth.
• Show unity and strength during challenging times.

Encouraged Activities for DepEd Offices (Central, Regional, Schools Division, and Schools):

• Simultaneous Flag Raising: On June 12, 2025, in schools or historical sites.
• "Pampamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo" Exhibit: Showcase programs and services of various government offices on June 10-11, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Rizal Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.
• Display of the Philippine Flag: In schools, offices, and residences of teaching and non-teaching personnel from May 15 to June 30, 2025.
• Symposium and/or Round Table Discussion: To raise awareness on the event and propagate values like nationalism, patriotism, and love of country.
• Month-long Sharing of Insights: During flag raising ceremonies at Regional Offices and Schools Division Offices, spearheaded by Araling Panlipunan Supervisors.
• Other Creative and Fitting Activities.

Specific Events and Participation Details:

• 127th National Flag Day Celebration (May 28, 2025, 8:00 a.m.):
• Venue: Heritage Park, Miguel Santo Alapan II-B, Imus, Cavite City.
• Participants: Concerned officials (Central Office, Region, Division), non-teaching personnel, and PTA members from nearby schools in Region IV-A and the Schools Division Office of Imus City.

• Simultaneous Flag Raising and Wreath-laying Ceremonies (June 12, 2025, 7:00 a.m.):
• Various Historical Sites and Venues:
• Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park Manila (100 participants from NCR, Region III, Region IV-A, and nearby SDOs).
• Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite (100 participants from Region IV-A, SDOs of Cavite Province and Cavite City).
• Andres Bonifacio National Monument, Caloocan City (100 participants from NCR, Schools City Division of Caloocan).
• Barasoain Church Historical Landmark, Malolos, Bulacan (100 participants from Region III, Schools City Division of Malolos).
• Spirit of Pinaglabanan Monument, Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan City (100 participants from NCR, Schools City Division of San Juan).
• Museum of Philippine Social History, Angeles, Pampanga (100 participants from Region III, Schools City Division of Angeles).
• Mausoleo de los veteranos de las revoluccion, Manila, North Cemetery (100 participants from NCR, Regions I, II, IVB, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII, CARAGA, CAR, BARMM, for coordination with LGUs).

Float Parade (June 12, 2025, 8:30 a.m.):

• Venue: Quirino Grandstand.
• Proposed Participants: Volunteer non-teaching personnel and PTA members.
• NCR: 400 participants (all divisions).
• Region III: 300 participants (SDO of Bulacan, Pampanga; SDOs of Baliwag City, Meycauyan City, Bulacan, Pampanga, Angeles City, Mabalacat, Malolos, City of San Fernando).
• Region IV-A: 300 participants (SDO of Cavite, Laguna, Rizal; SDOs of Cavite, Antipolo, Bacoor, Biñan, Imus, Dasmariñas, Sta. Rosa, Gen. Trias, San Pedro, and Sto. Tomas).

Financial Provisions:

• 2025 Building Partnership and Linkages Program (BPLP): To cover travel expenses and per diem of the Technical Working Group (TWG), meals, documentation, supplies, materials, preparatory, and other incidental expenses from May 28-June 30, 2025.
• Local Funds: To cover exhibitors' travel expenses from various DepEd offices and participating schools, and materials production (flyers, tarpaulins, etc.).
• LGU/Local School Board Funds: May authorize and charge travel expenses, meals, and preparation expenses of teachers and learners from participating LGUs.

Service Credits for Teachers:

• Teachers attending activities on weekends or holidays will receive one day of service credit for each weekend/holiday the activity falls on, as per DepEd Order No. 53, s. 2003, as amended by DO 84, s. 2003.
• Participation of teachers from public and private schools is purely voluntary and must not hamper instructional time.

Contact Information:

• External Partnerships Service, Department of Education Central Office.
• Email: externalpartnerships@deped.gov.ph
• Telephone Numbers: (02) 8638-8637 or 8638-8639.

To download this DepEd Memo, please click here: DM_s2025_047