Eligibility Criteria for DCP Laptop Teacher-Recipients

DepEd directs schools to nominate qualified teachers for FY 2025C and FY 2026 DCP Laptop Packages

The Department of Education (DepEd), through its Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS), has directed regional and division offices as well as public elementary and secondary school heads to identify and nominate qualified teachers as recipients of the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) Laptop for Teacher packages funded under Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Continuing Appropriations (FY 2025C) and FY 2026.

Issued under Memorandum No. ICTS-OD-MEM-102226-T3-1 dated October 22, 2026, and signed by ICTS Director IV Engr. Franz Joseph D. Libao, PECE, the directive is anchored on DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2023, otherwise known as the Revised Guidelines on the Implementation of the DepEd Computerization Program[span_2](start_span)[span_2](end_span). These laptop packages are designated for public school teachers to support the delivery of quality basic education in the digital age.

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Eligibility Criteria for DCP Laptop Teacher-Recipients

To qualify for the allocation of laptops for teachers, nominees must meet the following mandatory conditions:

• Active Teaching Assignment: The nominee must be an incumbent public school teacher performing actual teaching functions and must be officially assigned to a recipient school appearing in the approved allocation list as of the date of nomination.
• No Existing Serviceable Government- or School-Issued Laptop: The nominee must not have an existing serviceable laptop issued by DepEd, another government entity, a local government unit (LGU), or through a donation formally accepted and recorded by the school, with priority given to teachers who have not previously received a laptop for official use.
• A teacher whose previously issued laptop has been officially declared unserviceable, lost due to a duly documented fortuitous event, or otherwise cleared from accountability under applicable property and accounting rules may still be considered, subject to validation by the Schools Division Office.
• Digital Literacy and Account Compliance: The nominee must have an active DepEd-provided account and must complete the required multifactor authentication and other applicable account-security requirements prior to device issuance or turnover..

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Order of Prioritization for Qualified Teachers

If the number of qualified teachers exceeds a school’s allocation, the School Head must apply a transparent and documented prioritization based on the following order:

1. Teachers without an existing serviceable government- or school-issued laptop;
2. Teachers whose actual teaching assignments require regular use of digital learning resources and platforms;
3. Teachers handling multiple classes or learning areas requiring digital lesson preparation and delivery; and
4. Other relevant operational considerations documented by the School Head.

Note: DepEd strictly emphasizes that seniority, position, personal relationship, or non-instructional considerations shall not, by themselves, confer priority.

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Nomination Links, Validation, and Submission Guidelines

• Allocation List Portal: The allocation lists for the DCP Laptop for Teacher packages for FY 2025C and FY 2026 can be accessed through https://tinyurl.com/DCP2026L4TAllocation[.
• Official Nomination Link: Based on the approved allocation per recipient school, School Heads are directed to submit their qualified nominations via https://tinyurl.com/DCP2026L4TNomination
• Joint Validation and Certification: Before submission, the School Head and School Property Custodian must jointly validate each nominee against the school’s property, donation, and issuance records. The School Head must certify that the nomination was made in accordance with the memorandum’s eligibility and prioritization criteria, while the SDO may conduct further validation and require supporting documents before confirming the final recipient.
• Corrections and Substitution: Any correction or proposed substitution after submission must be supported by a written justification from the School Head and approved by the Schools Division Superintendent or an authorized representative before device issuance.. Substitution is not allowed once the recipient has signed the applicable property acknowledgment or accountability document, except for duly justified cases processed under applicable property rules.
• Submission Deadline and Compliance: Nominations were scheduled to be submitted on or before October 28, 2026. Concerned SDOs are tasked to monitor compliance and immediately coordinate with schools that have not submitted by the deadline, as unjustified failure to comply may be addressed under existing DepEd rules and due-process requirements.

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Device Specifications, Delivery, and Contact Information

The laptops will be provided in accordance with approved technical specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable DCP implementation guidelines, and will be delivered directly to the identified recipient schools.

For queries or concerns regarding the implementation of the memorandum, concerned personnel may contact:

• Contact Person: Engr. Marvin M. Dela Cruz, Information Technology Officer II, ICTS – Technology Infrastructure Division (ICTS-TID)
• Email: icts.tid@deped.gov.ph