WHAT IS THE RATIONALIZATION PLAN (RAT PLAN)?

The Rationalization Program was mandated for government agencies in October 2004 through Executive Order (EO) 366 The goal is to improve the quality and efficiency of government services Offices will be reorganized to do this HOW WILL THE RAT PLAN IMPACT THE ORGANIZATION? The new structure is process-oriented, meaning, offices are there to perform specific functions o Ex: BEE, BSE, and BALS have been reorganized to form the Bureau of Curriculum Development and Bureau of Learning Delivery The new structure also takes into account changes in the DepEds strategic directions and technology (ICT, DRRM, etc.) WHO ARE INCLUDED IN THE RAT PLAN? Central Office Regional Offices Division office Proper Casual and ContractualEmployees funded under GAA-PS with appointment attested by CSC NOT included: Schools, DepEd-ARMM, Attached Agencies, COS (GAA-MOOE), and COS (foreign-funded) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AFFECTED? Affected means that their current position is not in the new structure OR there are fewer items provided in the new structure All affected employees are provided options, whether they want to remain in government service or retire/be separated with benefits WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR AFFECTED EMPLOYEES? Remain in government service o Express intent to be placed in a comparable position and go through the placement process If the employee is qualified, he/she may be placed in a comparable position within the same job group with same Salary Grade (SG) or up to 3 SG levels higher It means they might change their position or job title or office but will still be working for DepEd using their skills/knowledge o Convert item toCo-Terminus with the Incumbent (CTI) status CTI status is still a REGULAR plantilla item. Employees who choose CTI will retain their salary grade and rank, and are still entitled to the government benefits attached to their position (except for those given due to performance of specific functions i.e. RATA for the division chief) It means they can choose to hold on to their item until they choose to retire, resign, or get appointed to another position. They will be assigned to where their services and skills are needed. For those interested to apply for the new or higher vacant positions, they can also choose CTI status while applying for new positions in the new structure. If they get appointed, the old item will be abolished. In the event that they dont get appointed, they can retain the CTI status Retirement / separation under EO 366 o It means they choose not to work for government anymore. They will get more benefits than regular retirement or separation, meaning aside from what they would have gotten from GSIS, they will also get additional incentives from government (through DBM) under EO 366 o For employees choosing this option, they cannot be appointed to a regular position in government agencies for the next 5 years (except in hospitals or public schools) *TAKE NOTE: For regular employees holding plantilla items: No one will lose their rank or position level. No one will be forced to retire. It is voluntary. No one will be forced out or retrenched from the organization For the casual and contractual employees: o Contracts of casual and contractual employees are extended beyond Dec 15 with approval from DBM

If you are included in the Rationalization Plan and wish to discuss your options further, you may approach your respective head of office/unit. You may also contact the Rat Plan Helpdesk via email: ratplanhelpdesk@deped.gov.ph

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Adopt-A-School Program
Potential engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and artists are in our schools, but they may not have a chance to pursue their dreams due to economic difficulty. Their parents dream of a better life for their children and strive hard to provide well for them, but in many cases, even just the provision of food for each households table is already a struggle. The government allots the biggest share of the national budget to public basic education, but the amount still cannot keep up with the increasing student population. There are even more children who are out on the streets and who have to be shepherded into the schools, but government resources are simply not enough to provide them the free, quality education to which they are all entitled. We need generous hearts in the private sector to realize the spirit of Republic Act 8525 or the Adopt-A-School Act, enacted in 1988 for the very purpose of providing a venue for the strong and dynamic private sector to participate in nation-building through investments in the education of Filipino children. The rewards of such investments come through an educated generation that will succeed ours, run our enterprises, and steer this nation to greater heights. Over the years, DepEd introduced interventions to reduce student dropouts and keep the youth off the streets. It has sought to increase student achievement levels and improve teacher performance. It continues to bring the issues and needs of public education to every Filipino who cares, in an effort to invite each and everyone to help boost education opportunities for our young. DepEd, through the Adopt-A-School Program (ASP), sincerely invites all members of private entities to accept our offer of active partnership in the noble goal of educating all Filipinos. Education is the key to national growth. With Adopt-A-School, each Filipino can have the opportunity to enjoy his right to education, to open his eyes to the wonders and challenges of the world, to pursue his dreams, and to contribute capably towards the nations progress.Full Kit