Clarification on the Implementation of Work from Home Every Friday Under DepEd Memorandum No. 018, s. 2026

Clarification on the Implementation of Work from Home Every Friday Under DepEd Memorandum No. 018, s. 2026

DATE: March 11, 2026

1. This clarifies the implementation of the work-from-home (WFH) arrangement every Friday under DepEd Memorandum (DM) No. 018, s. 2026 (Implementation of Energy Conservation Protocols and Flexible Work Arrangements in the Department of Education Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 114), which adopts a four-day onsite work schedule from Monday to Thursday and designates Friday as the common WFH day.

2. The WFH arrangement applies only to nonteaching and related-teaching personnel in DepEd offices. Teaching personnel shall continue to follow their existing class schedules to ensure uninterrupted classes and end-of-school-year (EOSY) activities.

3. The Memorandum Circular No. 114, s. 2026 does not cover school-based personnel. The WFH provision under DepEd No. 004, s. 2025 (Guidelines on the Adoption of the Flexible Work Arrangement in the Department of Education) for school-based nonteaching and related-teaching personnel is temporarily suspended until further notice to ensure the orderly conduct of EOSY activities.

4. All other provisions of DM 018, s. 2026 shall remain in effect.

5. For guidance and strict compliance.