A pearl buried inside a tightly-shut shell is practically worthless. Government information is a pearl, meant to be shared with the public in order to maximize its inherent value. The Transparency Seal, depicted by a pearl shining out of an open shell, is a symbol of a policy shift towards openness in access to government information. On the one hand, it hopes to inspire Filipinos in the civil service to be more open to citizen engagement; on the other, to invite the Filipino citizenry to exercise their right to participate in governance. This initiative is envisioned as a step in the right direction towards solidifying the position of the Philippines as the Pearl of the Orient – a shining example for democratic virtue in the region.

Compliance with Section 93 (Transparency Seal) R.A. No. 10633 (General Appropriations Act FY 2014)

DepEd Mission & Vision

Vision

We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country and whose values andcompetencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to buildingthe nation.As a learner-centered public institution the Department of EducationContinuously improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.

Mission

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, cultured-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 as stewards of the institution ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to happen.

Family community and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility for developing life-long learners.

Core Values

Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa