The Department of Education (DedEd) in the Philippines is the government agency responsible for managing and governing the country's basic education system. Its primary mission is to provide quality basic education that is equitably accessible to all Filipinos, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and service to the common good. DepEd's vision is to produce globally competetive Filipino citizens through quality basic education that develops their full potential, leading to self-reliance and nation building. The department's core values emphasize a commitment to God, people, nature, and country. DepEd's responsibilities include:, formulating and implementing education policies, plans and programs, overseeing public and private elementary and secondary schools, ensuring accessto quality basic education for all Filipinos, managing and allocating resources for basic education, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of education programs. DepEd offers various programs including:
Alternative Learning System ( ALS ) for out-of-school youth and adults
Special education programs for students with disabilities
Indigenous Peoples' Education Program ( IPED )
School building programs to improve infrastructures