24/05/2026
HUWAG MAGKAMALI! š Ang Tunay na Gamit ng DO 9, s. 2026: Trimester Calendar vs. Class Program (Clear Guide for SY 2026-2027)
Mabuhay, fellow educators! Are you confused by the sample schedules in DepEd Order (DO) No. 9, s. 2026? Weāve received many questions from teachers and school heads asking, "Bakit walang minutes per subject sa Annex A ng DO 9?" or "Can we use DO 9 alone to make our Class Program?"
Let us clarify the intersection of these vital orders to save you from "scheduling fatigue."
What DO No. 9, s. 2026 COVERS:
⢠The Three-Term Framework: It officially establishes the shift from a four-quarter system to a Three-Term School Calendar.
⢠The Macro-Structure: It defines the 201 mandatory class days (Starting June 8, 2026, to April 8, 2027).
⢠The Modular Blocks: Each term is divided into three blocks: the Opening Block (Term 1 only), the Instructional Block (the core teaching engine), and the End-of-Term Block (for grades computation and recovery).
⢠Protected Time: It mandates strict protection against non-academic disruptions during the Instructional Block.
What DO No. 9, s. 2026 DOES NOT COVER:
⢠Time Allotment (Subject Minutes): DO 9 is "silent" on the specific minutes for Math, Science, or English because its primary purpose is the Calendar, not the Curricular Dosage [User input, confirmed by 15].
⢠Annex A Clarification: The sample schedules in Annex A are purely structural frameworks. They show where programs like the ARAL Program and Collaborative Expertise Sessions (CES) fit into your day, but they are not the legal basis for subject duration.
Where to get your "Minutes" (Subject Dosage): To finalize your Class Program and Teacherās Program, you MUST refer back to the standards set for the MATATAG K to 10 Curriculum:
1. DO No. 10, s. 2024: The foundation for the revised curriculum.
2. DO No. 12, s. 2024: The Amendment that provides the flexible scheduling options (Option A, B, or C) for Grades 3 to 10. Whether you choose a uniform 45-minute or a 50/60-minute allotment, DO 12 is your legal guide for minutes, while DO 9 provides the calendar dates.
The Bottom Line: Use DO 9 to know WHEN you are teaching and DO 12 to know HOW LONG you should teach each subject. Don't let Annex A confuse youāit is just the container; the dosage is in the MATATAG amendments!
Watch this explainer to see how a benchmark Class Program should look for SY 2026-2027!
Disclaimer: This video explainer is intended solely as a supplementary learning and advocacy resource. In the event that any portion of its content contradicts, diverges from, or is inconsistent with official issuances, memoranda, or guidelines disseminated by your respective DepEd Regional Offices or DepEd Division Offices, the official communications and directives of the Department of Education shall prevail. Stakeholders are advised to rely on the authoritative instructions provided by their DepEd Region and Division for final guidance and implementation.