DepEd tells schools to celebrate Values Month

The Department of Education (DepEd) reminded all schools in the country to observe and celebrate the Filipino Values Month this November.

DepEd, through Memorandum Order No. 177 issued last Oct. 31, saying all public and private schools are enjoined to conduct simple yet meaningful activities promoting Filipino values through, but not limited to, creative arts exhibit, poster and slogan making, poem, song, jingle or story composition, symposia or seminars, and recognition of learners and/or school personnel for exemplary behavior.

DepEd stressed that the role of this month-long celebration is strengthening the Filipino culture and ideals, especially the DepEd’s core values – Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, Makakalikasan, and Makabansa.

This year’s theme, “Kahinahunan at Katatagan: Tugon sa Makabago at Mapanghamong Panahon,” came up during the national consultative workshop with Values Education/Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao supervisors and coordinators to highlight the importance of composure and strength in spirit amidst these challenging times.

The observance targets to mobilize all citizens – including learners – to contribute to nationbuilding through upholding Filipino values, and to instill the power of these values and ideals in achieving individual success and national progress.