In line with its commitment to providing quality professional development programs for teachers, school leaders; and teaching-related personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP), is currently finalizing the draft DepEd Order titled Revised Guidelines on NEAP Authorization of Learning Service Providers and Recognition of Professional Development Programs for Teachers, School Leaders, and Teaching-Related Personnel. This issuance will supersede DepEd Order (DO) No. 001, 2. 2020.

This Department invites all concerned stakeholders to submit their views, comments, and inputes for consideration in the finalization of this proposed policy.

Pertinent documents, including the draft guidelines and the review template, may be accessed through this link: tinyurl.com/NEAPPublicConsultation.

The consultation period shall remain open until 01 April 2026. Kindly submit your feedback via email to neap.od@deped.gov.ph on or before the aforementioned date.

A Question and Answer session via MS Teams will be held on 30 March 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN, to address inquiries and provide clarifications prior to the final submission of your comments. To signify your interest in participating, kindly register via https://forms.office.com/r/F25Fj81zjn.

Should there be question or clarifications, kindly contact the NEAP Office of the Director via email at neap.od@deped.gov.ph.