DepEd Order Prohibits the Use of Cell Phones During Class Hours

Prohibiting Students of Elementary and Secondary Schools from Using Cellular Phones During Class Hours

(REITERATION TO DECS ORDERS NOS. 70, S. 1999 AND 26, S. 2000)

1. It has been noted that cell phones have been proliferated with lewd and obscene picture messages particularly those of Multi-Media Services (MMS). In view of this, the following policies regarding those capable of the use of cell phones are hereby reiterated:

a. The Department of Education (DepEd) strictly imposes a ban on the use of cellphones by the students during class hours; and

b. Teachers and parents devise ways to educate students on the responsible use of cell phones to prevent them from engaging in misguided and immoral activities.

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

EDILBERTO C. DE JESUS
Secretary