0rder prohibits students from malls, cyber shops

Department Order 86, Series of 2010 prohibits students in public and private, elementary and secondary schools from going to computer shops, malls, theaters and the likes during their class hours.

The order issued by DepEd Secretary Mona Valisno directed “all regional directors and school heads to implement the necessary mechanism on school discipline applicable under the situation and to monitor closely those students who are absent from or cut class.

Said school discipline to be imposed should focus on guidance counseling of the student involved and dialogue with parents or guardian, the order said.

School officials are also enjoined to provide students with productive activities to enhance their creative skills.

The order urged DepEd and school officials to coordinate with respective local government officials in enactment of related legislation.