(DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2021)

The Department of Education is committed to provide learners with quality basic education that is accessible, inclusive, and liberating through: 

• Proactive leadership
• Shared governance
• Evidence-based policies, standards and programs 
• Responsive and relevant curricula
• Highly competent and committed officials, teaching and non-teaching personnel
• An enabling environment

The Department upholds the highest standards of conduct and performance to fulfill stakeholders’ needs and expectations by adhering to constitutional mandates, statutory, and regulatory requirements, and sustains client satisfaction through continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.