DepEd reiterates the ban of using cellphones during class hours

DepEd reiterates the ban of using cellphones during class hours

The ban is so that students will remain focused on their studies and learning distractions will be minimized. The prohibition applies to elementary and secondary schools nationwide whether public or private.

DepEd had already issued three orders, namely: Numbers 83, series of 2003; 26 series of 2000 and 70 series of 1999, which imposes a ban on the use of cellular phones by students during class hours.

DepEd official said that they understand the importance of cellular phones in our daily activities, but still they have to set some rules on how to use them especially inside the classroom.

The DepEd official, however, said there is no instruction for the teachers or security guards to confiscate or surrender to them the students’ cellular phones.

DepEd official explained students can turn off their cellular phones during class hours and switch them back on after class.

The DepEd official also enjoins the cooperation of parents in observing the cell phone ban during class hours.

In view of this, the following policies regarding the prohibition on the use of cell phones are hereby reiterated:

1. The Department of Education (DepED) strictly imposes a ban on the use of cellphones by the students during class hours; and
2. Teachers and parents should devise ways to educate students on the responsible use of cell phones to prevent them from engaging in misguided and immoral activities.

Immediate dissemination of and compliance with this Order is hereby directed.

READ:  DO 83, S. 2003 – REITERATION TO DECS ORDERS NOS. 70, S. 1999 AND 26, S. 2000 (PROHIBITING STUDENTS OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FROM USING CELLULAR PHONES AND PAGERS DURING CLASS HOURS)