DepED provides PHP 250 daily meal allowance for NLC volunteer teachers.
DepED provides PHP 250 daily meal allowance for NLC volunteer teachers.
In a recent joint memorandum dated August 4, 2023, from Undersecretaries Gina B. Gonong and Annalyn M. Sevill, clarifications were released regarding the utilization of additional 2023 program support funds. The funds, dedicated to the National Learning Camp (NLC) and other End of the School Year (EOSY) break activities, are intended to support the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP).
The memo emphasizes that the funds will specifically cover meal expenses for the volunteer teachers who actively participate in the NLC and EOSY break activities. Contrary to some assumptions, meal expenses are not a standard food allowance. Instead, this provision is a financial aid, ensuring teachers receive Php 250.00 daily to cover their meal costs throughout these programs. Payments to teachers will be released directly and reimbursed weekly, contingent on the reimbursement rules. Necessary supporting documents for these reimbursements include the Certificate of Expenses Not Requiring Receipts (CENRR) and the attendance sheet.
In addition to the daily meal allowance, NLC volunteer teachers are set to receive 15 service credits for their dedication and efforts toward the program.
This initiative underscores the Department of Education's commitment to supporting its teaching staff, especially those who dedicate extra time and effort to such special programs to enhance students' learning experience nationwide.
HERE IS THE FULL TEXT OF THE JOINT MEMORANDUM
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
JOINT MEMORANDUM
TO:
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
REGIONAL AND DIVISION FINANCE OFFICERS
ALL OTHERS CONCERNED
FROM:
GINA B. GONONG
Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching
ANNALYN M. SEVILL
Undersecretary for Finance
SUBJECT:
CLARIFICATION ON THE UTILIZATION OF ADDITIONAL 2023 PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL LEARNING CAMP AND OTHER END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR (EOSY) BREAK ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL LEARNING RECOVERY PROGRAM (NLRP)
DATE: August 04, 2023
This refers to the use of downloaded program support funds for the implementation of the National Learning Camp (NLC) and other End of the School Year (EOSY) break activities supporting the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP), particularly the provision of funds for the payment of meal expenses for teachers who will be involved in the mentioned activities as requested by the Curriculum and Teaching in their Memorandum OM-CT-2023-203 dated May 08, 2023.
Hence, the following are provided for the information and guidance of all regions: 1. It is reiterated that the funds shall be used to cover the payment of meals expense for teachers who will serve in the NLC and EOSY break activities.
2. The meals expense is not meal/food allowance contemplated in existing Commission on Audit (COA) Guidelines which is not in the nature of an allowance to reimburse expenses incurred by officials and employees of the government in the performance of their official functions or consideration in the fulfillment of official duty. Food allowance is a form of financial assistance to all officials and employees with the purpose of alleviating the economic condition of employees, whereas the meals expense provided for teachers is meant to defray the meals expenses incurred by the teachers in the performance of their official function/fulfillment of their official duty during the conduct of the NLC and EOSY break activities.
3. The amount of Php250.00 per day per volunteer teacher is the amount that will be provided to the teachers to subsidize their expenses for meals during the whole duration of the NLC and other EOSY break activities. Thus, the amount may be released directly to the teacher subject to rules on reimbursement. Reimbursement may be done on a weekly basis.
4. Amount for reimbursement shall be supported with the following:
a. Certificate of Expenses Not Requiring Receipts (CENRR) per COA Circular No. 2017-001 (Clarification on the Use of Reimbursement Receipt (RER) and Certification in Relation to Reimbursement of Expenses Not Requiring Official Receipts (ORs) dated June 2017; and
b. Attendance Sheet.
The attendance sheet should be attached to the certification as proof of daily participation in the NLC and other EOSY break activities supporting the NLRP.
Thank you.
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A copy of the Guidelines on the Utilization of Additional 2023 Program Support Funds to the Regional Offices for the Implementation of the National Learning Camp (NLC) and Other End of the School Year (EOSY) Break Activities Supporting the National Leaming Recovery Program (NLRP) dated July 3, 2023 is attached as Annex "A" A copy of the Memorandum OM-CT-2023-203 with subject "Proposed Budget Utilization for National Learning Recovery Program (4.48)" dated May 08, 2023 is attached as Annex B)
Department of Education
JOINT MEMORANDUM
TO:
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
REGIONAL AND DIVISION FINANCE OFFICERS
ALL OTHERS CONCERNED
FROM:
GINA B. GONONG
Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching
ANNALYN M. SEVILL
Undersecretary for Finance
SUBJECT:
CLARIFICATION ON THE UTILIZATION OF ADDITIONAL 2023 PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL LEARNING CAMP AND OTHER END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR (EOSY) BREAK ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL LEARNING RECOVERY PROGRAM (NLRP)
DATE: August 04, 2023
This refers to the use of downloaded program support funds for the implementation of the National Learning Camp (NLC) and other End of the School Year (EOSY) break activities supporting the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP), particularly the provision of funds for the payment of meal expenses for teachers who will be involved in the mentioned activities as requested by the Curriculum and Teaching in their Memorandum OM-CT-2023-203 dated May 08, 2023.
Hence, the following are provided for the information and guidance of all regions: 1. It is reiterated that the funds shall be used to cover the payment of meals expense for teachers who will serve in the NLC and EOSY break activities.
2. The meals expense is not meal/food allowance contemplated in existing Commission on Audit (COA) Guidelines which is not in the nature of an allowance to reimburse expenses incurred by officials and employees of the government in the performance of their official functions or consideration in the fulfillment of official duty. Food allowance is a form of financial assistance to all officials and employees with the purpose of alleviating the economic condition of employees, whereas the meals expense provided for teachers is meant to defray the meals expenses incurred by the teachers in the performance of their official function/fulfillment of their official duty during the conduct of the NLC and EOSY break activities.
3. The amount of Php250.00 per day per volunteer teacher is the amount that will be provided to the teachers to subsidize their expenses for meals during the whole duration of the NLC and other EOSY break activities. Thus, the amount may be released directly to the teacher subject to rules on reimbursement. Reimbursement may be done on a weekly basis.
4. Amount for reimbursement shall be supported with the following:
a. Certificate of Expenses Not Requiring Receipts (CENRR) per COA Circular No. 2017-001 (Clarification on the Use of Reimbursement Receipt (RER) and Certification in Relation to Reimbursement of Expenses Not Requiring Official Receipts (ORs) dated June 2017; and
b. Attendance Sheet.
The attendance sheet should be attached to the certification as proof of daily participation in the NLC and other EOSY break activities supporting the NLRP.
Thank you.
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A copy of the Guidelines on the Utilization of Additional 2023 Program Support Funds to the Regional Offices for the Implementation of the National Learning Camp (NLC) and Other End of the School Year (EOSY) Break Activities Supporting the National Leaming Recovery Program (NLRP) dated July 3, 2023 is attached as Annex "A" A copy of the Memorandum OM-CT-2023-203 with subject "Proposed Budget Utilization for National Learning Recovery Program (4.48)" dated May 08, 2023 is attached as Annex B)
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