DepEd issues guidelines on uniforms for hot weather
AMID rising temperatures across the country, the Department of Education released guidelines on alternate uniforms for both teaching and non-teaching personnel .
The DepEd said teachers and other school staff can use select polo shirts as more comfortable uniforms when reporting to their workstations.
In a DepEd memo dated April 11, these include existing collared DepEd polo shirts which were previously used in “Brigada Eskwela, Palarong Pambansa, Oplan Balik Eskwela, and Regional/ Division/ Schools Conference,” among others.
Besides previously used designs, the DepEd also allowed the use of white polo shirts with the DepEd and MATATAG logos.
However, leggings, tights, and jogging pants are still prohibited, in accordance with the Civil Service Commission’s revised dress code prescribed for all government officials and employees in the workplace.
“Ang mga nabanggit na opsyon ay dapat ipares sa matte black pants anuman ang tela,” the DepEd said.
Teachers and non-teaching personnel may use slacks, jeans, or cargo pants for their bottoms.
Earlier, the DepEd also advised learners that they are allowed to wear more comfortable clothes when going to classes.
School heads were also reminded of their authority to suspend in-person classes and implement alternative delivery modes whenever needed.
