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DepEd Mission, Vision & Core Values
Department of Education Republic of the Philippines
Commitment to Quality Education

Shaping the Future, Empowering Every Learner

Guided by our unwavering vision, mission, and core values to build a nation of competent, compassionate, and patriotic Filipinos.

Our Vision

"We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation."

DepEd Vision Statement

Our Mission

"To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education where:"

  • Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.
  • Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
  • Administrators and staff ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning.
  • Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility for developing life-long learners.
DepEd Mission Statement
Our Guiding Principles

Core Values

The fundamental pillars that define our character and guide our daily public service.

Maka-Diyos

Expresses spiritual beliefs and respects the spiritual beliefs of others while upholding moral uprightness.

Maka-Tao

Sensitive to individual, social, and cultural differences, demonstrating empathy and mutual respect.

Makakalikasan

Cares for the environment and utilizes resources wisely, sustainably, and conscientiously for future generations.

Makabansa

Demonstrates pride in being a Filipino, exercises rights and responsibilities, and contributes to nation-building.

Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

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