The Department of Education (DepEd) has released an official operational memorandum reiterating a strict ban on all non-academic extracurricular activities and sports intramurals during regular class hours.
This administrative directive comes as public schools nationwide shift to a compressed multi-term academic calendar designed to maximize foundational classroom instruction. To ensure student safety and focus, all campus organizations, student clubs, and athletic leagues are required to reschedule their interactive events, practice drills, and specialized meetings to post-dismissal hours or designated weekends.
According to regional school monitoring coordinators, the enforcement policy aims to prevent core learning disruptions as teachers work to complete essential curriculum competencies within a tighter calendar window. While traditional field demonstrations, localized pageants, and campus festivals remain integral parts of holistic student development, school administrators must strictly enforce the time-allocation boundaries. Educational institutions found organizing unapproved non-academic events during mandatory class schedules will face immediate administrative review and standard compliance assessments from the division office.