The Department of Education (DepEd) activated its Election Command Center on Sunday at TechZone in Makati City to support teaching and non-teaching staff serving in the national and local elections on Monday.
The center launched its full operations starting 1 p.m., May 11, and will terminate at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13.
The agency said the center will provide real-time assistance and rapid response to issues encountered by DepEd personnel serving as poll workers.
“The Department stands firm in protecting our teachers and ensuring that they are never alone as they carry out this vital civic duty,” Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.
“With the full support of the President and the trust of the Filipino people, we are ready to respond, assist and uphold the integrity of this election.”
Supported by DepEd’s Central, regional, and schools division offices, the command center acts as the national coordination hub of the DepEd Election Task Force (ETF).
For the first time, the ETF is operating under a dedicated PHP99.3 million allocation from the General Appropriations Act to fund election-related efforts.
The ETF mobilizes specialized teams across the country for real-time monitoring, legal support, hotline and help desk operations, incident response, and post-election reporting.
The teams are deployed to safeguard the welfare of personnel, coordinate with the Commission on Elections, and ensure the proper and timely resolution of field issues.
The DepEd Central Office ETF can be reached through the following hotlines:
(02) 8633-1940
(02) 8638-3703
(02) 8638-1780
(02) 8633-7256
(02) 8633-7202
(02) 8633-7213
(02) 8638-4044
(02) 8635-3761
(02) 7908-0374
Angara reminded all officials and personnel to remain non-partisan in accordance with civil service regulations, reaffirming its commitment to protect democratic values and the public’s trust.
