1.  The words "or during holidays" should be added to Item 1.d.k of DepEd Order No. 53, s. 2003 and should read as follows:

1.d. Activities Eligible for the Grant of Service Credits

k. "attendance/participation in special DepED projects and activities which are short-term in duration such as English, Science and Mathematics Mentors' Training, curriculum writing workshop, planning workshop, etc. if such are held during the summer vacation or during weekends or during holidays."

2.  Immediate dissemination of and compliance with this Order is directed.

Adopted: 24 Nov. 2003


(SGD.) EDILBERTO C. DE JESUS
Secretary