Which DepEd Order is the Policy for Enhanced Basic Education?

• A. DepEd Order no. 5 s. 1975
• B. DepEd Order no. 16 s. 2012
• C. DepEd Order no. 31 s. 2012
• D. DepEd Order no. 52 s. 2011

Answer: (C)

Enhanced Basic Education refers to the K-12 reform in the Philippines, which expands basic education to 12 years and introduces Senior High School. The authoritative policy for this reform is found in DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2012, which lays out the policy directions, curriculum framework, and implementation plan for the K-12 Basic Education Program. This order is the official statement of how Enhanced Basic Education is to be carried out, including the structure, timelines, and transitional provisions schools follow.

The other DepEd orders listed pertain to different topics or time periods and do not establish the policy for Enhanced Basic Education, so they do not serve as the policy reference for the K-12 program.