Pursuant to DepEd Memorandum No. 008, s. 2018, disseminating the Memorandum from the Office of the Executive Secretary dated January 3, 2018, DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2014, DECS Order No. 93, s. 1989, and other existing policies, the following guidelines shall be observed in the filing of an application for authority to travel abroad:
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Travel on Official Time or Travel on Official Business
Travel on Official Time or travel on Official Business the application for travel authority shall reflect the following:
a.) The purpose of the trip is strictly within the mandate of the requesting official/personnel;
b.) The projected expenses for the trip are not excessive, and
c.) The trip is expected to bring substantial benefit to the country.
For this purpose, the following documents shall be submitted:
- Indorsement of the School Head ( for school personnel) which will reflect the arrangement made during the absence of the school personnel to ensure continuity of service.
- Indorsement of the Schools Division Superintendent
- Form A (per DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2014)
- Travel Information Form (see attached template)
- Supporting Documents on the above forms such as
- Invitation letter
- Program of activities
- Itemized budget/estimated cost
- Curriculum Vitae
Travel for Personal Reason
Travel for personal reason – the following policy shall be observed:
a.) Appropriate travel authorization has been obtained from the agency;
b.) The requisite leave forms have been duly accomplished, and
c.) The absence shall not hamper the operational efficiency of the agency.
Accordingly, the following documents shall be submitted to this Office:
- Letter application indicating the specific purpose of travel, destination, and the expected date of departure and return
- Approved Leave Form (Form 6)
- Indorsement of the School Head (indicating that the absence will not hamper the service)
- Indorsement of the Schools Division Superintendent
- Administrative Clearance (Certification of No pending case)
- Clearance from money and property accountability ( For leave of absence for 30 days or more)
For official travel, the periods provided under DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2014 for submission of application shall be observed and adhered to.
For personal travel, the application shall be submitted to the Regional Office fifteen (15) days before the intended departure.
Incomplete documentary requirements of application and failure to comply with the prescribed periods shall not be processed.
It is reiterated that vacation leave of school heads and classroom teachers for travel abroad shall be applied during the summer vacation, semestral and Christmas break. No application for travel abroad shall be allowed during school days except for emergency cases and serious health concerns of the applicant or his/her immediate family, for which necessary supporting documents shall be required.
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Good day po sir if magbakasyon po ang public school teacher during 1 month mandatory vacation wala po bang sahodbna matatanggap during that month?
Paano po yung less than a week travel lng po? What are the requirements to be accomplished po?
Ano po requirements for travel abroad this june where in vacation po lahat ng public school teachers?
Tnx sa reply
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I am a newly hired teacher last February. Will I be able to travel abroad this December 2024 for a friend’s wedding? t
Could religious visit be an acceptable reason to travel abroad?
good day
i invited my sister to visit me here in japan. ill be sponsoring her travel and submitted all the documents 2mos prior to the scheduled trip. indorsement 1 was completed but up to now, she still hasnt receive her travel authority. are there anu alternatives for us to do?
Tama po ba na di iapproved ng head ang indorsement travel kahit bakasyon ?
Sabi nya wala daw bakasyon ang teacher.
Babawan ba ng sahod at service credit kung ang teachers ay magtratravel abroad sa Christmas Vacation pero magtuturo pa rin sya sa pagbukas uli ng klase sa January
Good day! I hope to have a copy of the indorsement letters mentioned above. This is my email beemax_22@yahoo.com. Thank you so much.
Good day! Where can I download the CSC MC41 s. 1996?
good day po…napasa ko n po sa division office un lahat ng requirements to travel abroad start ko po inasikaso un feb 18…up to now wala n po develoment para maindorse ako sa region…paano po kaya un april 8 po ang alis ko…gusto ko po maayos to bago ako umalis
Sir thank you for this info. Its very relevant for me. If you dont mind can i have a copy of letter of application for travel leave.
Good day Sir Mark. What are considered emergency cases in this instance?
Thank you.