Strict Implementation of Policy on Dress Code and Wearing of the DepEd Prescribed Uniform and Identification Card

In adherence to the norms of conduct under Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 19, s. 2000 or the Revised Dress Code Prescribed for all Government Officials and Employees in the Workplace which mandates public servants to maintain modesty and uphold proper decorum whilst in performance of their duties, this Office hereby reiterates wearing of prescribed Uniform of Non-Teaching Personnel as provided in DeEd Memorandum (DM) No. 16, s. 2021 (Guidelines on the New DepEd National Uniform For Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel and Memorandum) DM-OUHROD-2022-0042 dated 12 September 2022 (Wearing of the Prescribed DepEd Uniform and Office Attire).

Hence, all personnel occupying plantilla positions, including those who are reassigned at the DepEd Central Office (DepEd CO) are directed to wear the prescribed uniform as provided under DM No. 16, s. 2021.

Likewise, Contract of Service (CoS) are encouraged to wear the prescribed uniform.

However, in the absence of such, they may wear appropriate business or smart casual attire.