Department of Education (DepEd) has rolled out a series of strengthened nationwide security measures aimed at making schools safer and better prepared for emergencies, as Education Secretary Sonny Angara convened all Regional Directors to ensure the immediate and unified implementation of updated safety protocols. The directive mandates strict monitoring of every school division and introduces enhanced campus security, expanded student support programs, closer coordination with law enforcement and local governments, and improved data-driven interventions to protect learners, teachers, and the entire school community.
MANILA — Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has convened all Regional Directors today to ensure the swift and unified implementation of updated security protocols in schools nationwide.
He ordered strict monitoring across all school divisions to guarantee full compliance with the department’s new guidelines and measures aimed at safeguarding the welfare of learners, teachers, and the entire school community.
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To put these commitments into action, DepEd Field Offices will carry out the following key steps:
- Strengthen socio-emotional learning through GMRC lessons integrated into the daily Homeroom Guidance Program.
- Install additional metal detectors and CCTV cameras in schools, supported by the school’s Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) and initiatives from Local Government Units (LGUs).
- Collaborate with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and other agencies to conduct regular facility and security inspections in schools.
- Expand and enhance extracurricular activities to give students constructive ways to spend their time while developing their talents and capabilities.
- Review and fill vacant positions for security guards and watchmen.
- Partner with religious leaders in local communities to support youth formation activities and school safety efforts.
- Provide proper training for school security guards and watchmen.
- Gather sufficient and accurate data to identify the appropriate interventions the government can provide.
According to DepEd, these measures form part of its continuous effort to maintain safe and secure learning environments across all public and private schools in the country.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is reinforcing its commitment to school safety by accelerating the nationwide implementation of updated security protocols, following a high-level meeting led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara with all DepEd Regional Directors on Friday.
The meeting focused on ensuring the swift, coordinated, and uniform enforcement of enhanced security measures across public schools, as the agency continues to prioritize the protection of learners, teachers, and school communities.
Secretary Angara directed all regional officials to closely monitor every school division to guarantee full compliance with DepEd’s newly issued safety and security directives. He emphasized that strict oversight and consistent implementation are essential in creating secure learning environments where students can study without fear and educators can perform their duties with confidence.
The strengthened measures include intensified coordination among regional and division offices, continuous monitoring of schools, and the immediate execution of updated safety protocols designed to improve emergency preparedness and campus security.
DepEd said the initiative forms part of its broader effort to build safer, more resilient schools capable of responding effectively to security threats and emergencies. Regional Directors were instructed to work closely with Schools Division Offices and school administrators to ensure that all institutions comply with the department’s guidelines.
The department also stressed the importance of collaboration among school officials, local government units, law enforcement agencies, parents, and surrounding communities in maintaining peace and order within school premises.
As the implementation moves forward, DepEd reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of every learner and education worker by strengthening preventive measures and promoting a culture of preparedness in schools nationwide.