DEPED MANDATE
The Department of Education was established through the Education Decree of 1863 as the Superior Commision of Primary Instruction under a Chairman. The Education agency underwent many reorganization efforts in the 20th century in order to better define its purpose vis a vis the changing administrations and charters. The present day Department of Education was eventually mandated through Republic Act 9155, otherwise known as the Governance of basic Education Act of 2001 which establishes the mandate of this agency.
The Department of Education (DepEd) Formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs and project in the area of formal and non-formal basic education, It supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development.
DepEd Policy Standard
The Department of Education is committed to provide learners with quality basic education that is accessible, inclusive, and liberating though: Proactive leadership; Shared governance; Evidence-base policies, standards and programs; Responsive and relevant curricula; Highly competent and committed officials and teaching and non-teaching personnel; and An enabling learning enviroment
The Department upholds the highest standards of conduct and performance to fulfill stakeholder's needs and expectations by adhering to constitutional mandates, statutory and regulatory requirements and sustains client satisfaction through continuous Improvement of the Quality Management System.