To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Schools Division/City Superintendents
Resident COA Auditors
All Others Concerned

1. In addition to the list of approved supplementary and reference materials which may be used in public schools starting school year 1999-2000 (DECS Order No. 88, s. 1999) the following instructional materials are also deemed approved for use in public schools until further notice:
   TITLE/DESCRIPTION                                       PRICE CEILING
   a. Alternate Realities
   Guillermo R. Feliciano, Jr.
   Published by Fedora Publishing,
   1999
   232 pages, Newsprint, 1 color                            P 104.55
   Soft cover, foldcote, varnished,
   full colors, Perfect binding.
   5.65 inches x 8.5 inches
   232 pages, Book paper, 1 color                         P 116.55
   Soft cover, foldcote, varnished,
   full colors, Perfect binding.
   5.65 inches x 8.5 inches
   238 pages, Book paper, 1 color                         P 237.40
   Hardbound, Synthetic Leatherette
   Cover (black)
   5.65 inches x 8.5 inches
   TITLE/DESCRIPTION PRICE CEILING
   b. Philippines 2000 – A Vision for the Nation
   Mila D. Aguilar and Leonor Orosa-Goquingco Published by Studio 5 Designs, Inc. 1995.
   204 pages, Matte coated, illustrated,
   full color.
   Soft cover, Foldcote, full color.
   9 inches x 12 inches
   c. Vision of the Possible
   Felice Prudente Sta. Maria
   Published by Studio 5 Publishing, Inc. 1998.
   340 pages, Matte paper, full color.
   Hardbound, 1 color, With jacket, 2 colors
   with gold stamping.
   9 inches x 12 inches
   d. The Gift- Values Learning Songs for Children
   3 Activity Books, Teacher’s Guide, and
   3 Cassette Tapes
   Published by The Gift for Children Enterprises
   e. The Compton’s Encyclopedia/Fact Index Published by Compton’s Learning Company Distributed by Regnant Corporation
   10,912 pages, Coated 2 sides, full color. Hardbound with gold stamping, 1 color.
   7.5 inches x 10 inches
2. The following guidelines as contained in DECS Order No. 88, s. 1999 shall be followed in the purchase of the aforementioned instructional materials:
   1. Basic textbooks shall continue to be given priority in the allocation of funds, regardless of source, for the purchase of instructional materials;
   2. All purchases of supplementary and reference materials starting SY 1999-2000 shall be based on this approved list and in accordance with existing guidelines on the desired number of materials that may be provided each school or library as contained in DECS Order No. 6, s. 1998;
   3. Consistent with the current moratorium on the purchase of supplementary and reference materials, DECS funds should not be used to procure materials included in this list until or unless otherwise decided or authorized by the DECS Secretary. Thus, in the meantime, only non-DECS funds such as local school board/SEF funds may be used in the procurement of supplementary and reference materials in this list;
   4. Government and non-government entities who intend to purchase materials listed herein are advised to purchase the same from duly accredited suppliers of the Department;
   5. The prices contained herein are ceiling prices. Thus, purchasing entities are advised to negotiate for discounts from suppliers particularly when large volumes of purchases are involved, consistent with the established practice in the publishing industry, in order to secure the best terms for the government; and
   6. Any purchase of supplementary and reference materials should be based on specific needs, priorities, and/or validated requests of public elementary and secondary schools.
3. All concerned are enjoined to exercise judicious care in the procurement of theses materials in order to maximize the benefits for the school children.
4. For the information and guidance of all concerned.

References;
DECS Orders: Nos. 6, s. 1998 and 88, s. 1999
Allotment: 1–(D.O. 50-97)

To be indicated In the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
AMENDMENTS BOOKS
LISTS
PURCHASES TEACHING AIDS

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