Manila Times (07 November 2014)
Introduced by Councilor JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA.
Co-Introduced by Councilors Anthony Peter D. Cnsologo, Ricardo T. Belmonte, Jr., Dorothy A. Delarmente, Lena Marie P. Juico, Victor V. Ferrer; Jr., Alexis R. Herrera, Precious Hipolito Castelo, Voltaire Godofredo L. Liban III, Roderick M. Paulate, Ranulfo Z. Ludovica, Ramon P. Medalla, Estrella C. Valmocina, Gian Carlo G. Sotto, Franz S. Pumaren, Jose Mario Don S. De Leon, Jaime F. Borres, Jesus Manuel C. Suntay, Marvin C. Rillo, Raquel S. Malañgen, Jessica Caslelo Daza, Bayani V. Hipol, Jose A. Visaya, Godofredo T. Liban II, Andres Jose G. Yllana, Jr., Allan Butch T. Francisco, Karl Edgar C. Castelo. Diorella Maria G. Sotto, Rogelio "Roger" P. Juan, Melencio "Bobby" T. Castelo, Jr., Donato C. Matias and Ricardo B. Corpuz.
"Every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial jurisdictions, local government units shall ensure and support, among other things, the preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants."WHEREAS, under its Regional Memorandum No. 134, S-2013, the Department of Education (DepEd) unceasingly reiterates its policies on educational field trips;
SECTION 5. APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS.
- DepEd Regional Memorandum No. 134, S-2013, Reiteration on Policy on Educational Field Trips;
- DepEd Memorandum No. 529, S-2009, Reminder on Policy on Educational Field Trips;
- DepEd Order No. 52, S-2003, Policy on Educational Field Trips (Supplemental to DECS Order No. 56, S- 2001 and DepEd Order No. 51, S-2002);
- DepEd Order No. 51, S-2002, Policy on Educational Field Trips (Supplement to DepEd Order No. 56 S- 2001);
- DECS Order No. 56, S-2001, Policy on Educational Field Trips; and
- Memorandum of the Division of City Schools, Quezon City, dated September 19, 2013, Division Educational Field Trip Committee.
SECTION 6. ITINERARY.
- All field trips of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools must be proposed to and approved by the Quezon City Schools Division Superintendent;
- The Division Educational Field Trip Committee, organized by the Quezon City Division of City Schools shall evaluate all requests for the conduct of educational field trips to ensure their significance and the safeguards of the student-participants and recommend its approval to the Schools Division Superintendent.
- At least one (1) month prior to the proposed date of the trip all public schools shall submit to the Quezon City Division of City Schools through the Division Educational Field Trip Committee the following documents:
3.1 A joint resolution signed by all the officers and year/grade level representatives of the school PTA, Supreme Student/Pupil Government, and School Faculty Club stating: 3.1.1 The need to provide such an activity: 3.1.2 The itinerary and the field trip fee per student; 3.1.3 That the participation to the educational field trip is on a purely voluntary basis; that no punitive/discriminatory activities will be asked from students who will not be able to join 3.1.4 The cost of the field trip which was arrived at after considering at least three (3) offers from service providers; and 3.1.5 The said resolution was agreed upon in a General Assembly called for the purpose.3.2 Request letter from the department head sponsoring the activity explaining the nature and purpose of the educational field trip including the benefits to be derived from the visit of the places indicated in the itinerary.3.3 A Certification from the School's Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) that the choice of the Service Provider was the result of a canvass from at least three (3) service providers and the cost of the trip is most advantageous to the students and parents.3.4 Copy of the Comprehensive Insurance Policy of the vehicle/s to be used in the held trip.3.5 Copy of the Certificate of Public Convenience issued by the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to the vehicle/s to be used in the field trip.3.6 Copy of the updated Certificate of Registration (CR) and Official Receipt (OR) of the vehicle/s.3.7 Copy of the driver's license of the driver/s of the vehicle/s.3.8 Copy of the following from the service provider: Updated Mayor's Permit, DTI Registration (for sole proprietorship) or SEC Registration (for corporation), and Certificate of Registration with SIR.3.9 Copy of the proposed contract between the school and the service provider.3.10 Copy of the parent's consent form/permit that shall at the minimum indicate the itinerary, date of the field trip, time departure and return, the field trip fee and a section stating non-participation will have no effect on the student's grades.- At most, fifteen (15) days after the submission of requirements to the committee, the Schools Division Superintendent shall transmit to the school their approval or denial of request for conduct of the field trip.
- Should a request for conduct of the field trip be denied, the School may file an appeal to the Division of City Schools. The Schools Division Superintendent shall submit to the schools his/her final verdict not later than seven (7) days after having receiving such appeal.
- Any field trip longer than a day trip must be proposed to and approved by the Quezon City Division of City Schools Superintendent at least two (2) months prior to the trip.
- A financial statement shall be submitted to the Division of City Schools Superintendent no longer than five (5) days after the field trip.
SECTION 7. FIELD TRIP FEE. - Elementary and Secondary public school students should be afforded equal opportunities to be part of educational field trips. Hence, no discrimination and utmost consideration should be given students who cannot afford costly field trips.
- The itinerary for Grades 1 to 6 shall be within Metro Manila only. With the exception of historical sites duly certified by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
- Swimming and carnival rides are not allowed.
- Trips to malls and attendance at noon time TV shows, are not allowed unless the proposed activity complement or supplement the school curriculum.
- This Ordinance reiterates the Local School Board's Resolution No. 8, S-2012, "A Resolution directing all Quezon City Public Schools to include in their yearly academic activities, educational field trips for all its students to cultural heritage sites within the city."
SECTION 9. FIELD TRIP SAFETY.
- Non-participants of the educational field trip should not in any way be penalized in any manner such as but not limited to the following:
1.1 requiring them to submit reports or projects;
1.2 payment of a fee;
1.3 payment in kind;
1.4 withholding of report cards; or
1.5 deduction in academic ratings.- Conversely, participating students shall not be given additional points in their grades.
1st Offense | — | One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) |
2nd Offense | — | Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500.00) |
3rd and succeeding Offense | — | Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) and the suspension of any field trips to be conducted in the , school during the remaining school period and the-following school year. |