DO No. 022, s. 2021

FINANCIAL EDUCATION POLICY
To:
Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries Bureau and Service Directors
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Public Elementary and Secondary School Heads
All Others Concerned
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Financial Education Policy. This is pursuant to pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 10922 or the Economic and Financial Literacy Act of 2016 and RA 10679 or the Youth Entrepreneurship Act of 2015.
2. This policy aims to intensify the integration of Financial Education in the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum in various disciplines across grade levels.
3. It targets to enhance the financial literacy and financial capability of all learners, public school teachers, and DepEd personnel to make sound financial decisions that lead to financial health and financial inclusion.
4. These guidelines shall be effective immediately, and shall remain in force and in effect for the duration of the program.
5. For more information, please contact the Office of the Director IV, Bureau of Curriculum Development, Bonifacio Building, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, at telephone numbers: (02) 8636-5096; (02) 8633-7267; or (02) 8636-5172.
6. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.