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Message 1 PERSONAL INFORMATION _____________________ Grade & Section _____________________________________________________________ Given Name Middle Name Family Name ______________________________________________________________ Home Address _____________________________ ____________________________ Contact Number E-mail Address _____________________________ ____________________________ Birthdate (month, day, year) Birthplace _____________________________ _____________________________ Name of Father Name of Mother _____________________________ Name of Class Adviser In case of emergency, please contact: 1. __________________________________________________________ Name and contact number 2. ___________________________________________________________ Name and contact number

2 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES Father 1 _______________________________________________ 2 _______________________________________________ 3 _______________________________________________ Mother 1 _______________________________________________ 2 _______________________________________________ 3 _______________________________________________ Guardian(s), in the absence of the parents 1. ____________________________________ __________________ Name Signature 2. ____________________________________ __________________ Name Signature 3. ____________________________________ __________________ Name Signature Authorized by: _____________________________________________________________ (Father) Signature(s) of Parent(s) (Mother)

3 Foreword The regulations, policies, and guidelines that appear in this Student Handbook apply to all senior high school students who are enrolled in Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati; who, upon admission, agree to abide by these same regulations and conduct themselves, so as to maintain discipline, uphold the order of the school, preserve its fair name, and actualize its Vision and Mission. LETTER FROM DON BOSCO MY DEAR CHILDREN, Always remember that: ● I do not desire anything else from youth than they become good, and that they are always cheerful. By all means live with the greatest cheerfulness at all times, provided you do not sin. ● Do good to all, evil to no one. Do not postpone till tomorrow what you can do today, perhaps tomorrow you will have no time. ● To do good you must have courage, be ready to suffer any mortification, never humiliate anyone, always be lovable. ● Work for the Lord, paradise pays for everything. Do your best, and then The Lord will do the rest. ● Sloth and modesty cannot stay together. By avoiding sloth you will overcome temptations against modesty. ● May your heart be always flavored with kindness, in talking and in acting. May your every word be marked with charity, sweetness in speaking, in working and in advising for everything and for everybody. ● Place yourselves in the hands of God and Mary with all trust; pray and everything will be alright. My dear children, I love you with all my heart, and it is enough to be young to love you much. See you all in heaven. With Jesus and Mary

4 RECTOR’S MESSAGE Dear Senior High School Bosconians, I am pleased to present to you the updated Students' Handbook for the SY 2024-2025. The provisions contained herein have been crafted through a rigorous and careful reflection, consultation, and deliberation by selected members of the Educative Pastoral Community (EPC). It is our hope that this precious document will serve as a sure guide as you navigate through the exciting and challenging years of senior high school. The student handbook is given to you as a gift to direct your freedom towards full maturity, protect your rights as a student, and facilitate the smooth running of our "house" so as to ensure a conducive learning environment for all Bosconians. As Don Bosco once told the Salesians, “If you have loved me in the past, continue to love me in the future by the exact observance of our Rules,” your faithfulness to the school rules and regulations will also manifest your love for our Father and Founder. May God abundantly bless each and everyone of you! In Don Bosco, Fr. Jerry Santos, SDB Rector

5 Student Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS Personal Information …………………………………………………………………………….…1 Authorized Signatures ……………………………………………………………………….…….2 Foreword ………………………………………………………………………………………….……..3 Letter from Don Bosco …………………………………………………………………….……….3 Rector’s Message………………………………………………………………………………………4 Student Handbook Table of Contents ……………………………………………………….5 INTRODUCTION Alma Mater Song ……………………………………………………………………………………….9 Brief History of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati …………………..………11 Vision-Mission Statement of Don Bosco Philippine-North Province ………….13 Vision-Mission Statement of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati ……..13 The School Seal ………………………………………………………………………………………..14 Core Values ………………………………………………………………………………………………14 DBTI Institutional Goals and Objectives ……………………………………………………15 Profile of an Ideal Bosconian Graduate …………………………………………………….17 The Preventive System ……………………………………………………………………………..23 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1: The Rights of a Student …………………………………………………………25 Section 2: The Duties and Responsibilities of a Student ………………………..25 Section 3: Religion Agreement ………………………………………………………………26 Section 4: The Suspension of Classes …………………………………………………….26 Section 5: Regarding Parking for Students …………………………………………….26 Section 6: Withdrawal from Enrollment/Dropping from Rolls ……………….27 Section 7: The Student’s Planner …………………………………………………………..27 ACADEMIC AND EMPOWERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS Section 1: The Senior High School Programs, Goals and Objectives ……….29 Section 2: Sectioning of Students …………………………………………………………..37 Section 3: STRAND Shifting …………………………………………………………………….37 Section 4: Assessment of Student’s Performance …………………………………..37 Section 5: Grading System ……………………………………………………………………..39 Section 6: Report Card …………………………………………………………………………..40 Section 7: Descriptors, Grading Scale, and Remarks (DepEd Order No. 8 s. 2015) ………………………………………………….40 Section 8: Term Examination and Special Examination ………………………….41

6 Section 9: General Guidelines During Examination………………………...………42 Section 10: The Pre- Term, Term End and Year-end Decisions …………………43 Section 11: Learning Support Program (LSPs) ………………………………………….45 Section 12: Promotion and Retention (DepEd Order No. 8 s. 2015) …………50 Section 13: System of Recognition for Academic Achievement (DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016) ………………………………………………51 Section 14: Graduation ……………………………………………………………………………59 PASTORAL and GUIDANCE PROGRAM …………………………………………………..59 STUDENT AFFAIRS Section 1: Student Activities ……………………………………………………………………79 1.3.1 Student Leadership ………………………………………………………..81 Section 2: Student Discipline …………………………………………………………………..84 2.1 Discipline in the Context of Legal Mandates and Moral ..………..84 2.2 Discipline in the Context of Duties the Preventive System …..…..85 Section 3: Policies ……………………….…..………………………………………………………..86 Policy Statement on Academic Integrity ……..……………….……………86 3.1 External Appearance …………………………………………………….…….86 3.1.1 School Uniform ………………………………………………….………86 3.1.2 School ID ………………………………………………………….………..87 3.1.3 Hairstyle ………………………………………………………….…………87 3.1.4 On Wearing of Accessories …………………………….………….88 3.2 Arrival and Dismissal ……………………………………………….………….89 3.3 Attendance and Punctuality ……………………………………….……….90 3.4 Discipline in Assemblies …………………………………………….………..95 3.5 Classroom Discipline ………………………………………………….……….97 3.6 Places Designated as Off-limits during breaks …………….……….97 3.7 Cleanliness of Classrooms and Campus ……………………….………97 3.8 Proper Use of Facilities and Equipment ……………………….………98 3.9 On the Use of Internet, Social Networking Sites and Electronic Messages ………………………………………………………………….………..98 3.10 On the use Cellular Phone and other Electronic Devices .…..98 3.11 Business Transaction …………………………………………….…………..99 3.12 Weekend Activities …………………………………………….………….....99 3.13 Visitors ……………………………………………………………….…………..100 3.14 Bringing of Cash ………………………………………………….…………..100 3.15 Lost and Found Items …………………………………………….………..100 Section 4: Offenses, Due Process and Sanctions ………………………….…………101 4.1 Types of Offenses ………………..…………………………….……….…101 4.2 Disciplinary Procedure and Due Process …………….…………106

7 4.3 Formative Intervention Programs …………………………………107 Section 5: Conduct Deliberation..…………………………………………..……………….108 Section 6: Special Committees ……………………………………………………………….111 APPENDICES Appendix A: Religion Agreement – p.113 Appendix B: Guidelines for the composition, functions of the SHS Student Government and its Organizational chart – p.115 Appendix C PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati, Inc. – p.121 Appendix D: Waste Management Program – p.125 Appendix E: DepEd Order No. 40, 2012 (Policy and Guidelines on Protecting Children in School from Abuse, Violence, Exploitation, Discrimination, Bullying, and Other Forms of Abuse) – p.168 Appendix F: Republic Act No. 11053 – Revised Anti-hazing Act – p.176 Republic Act No. 8049 (An Act Regulating Hazing and Other Forms of Initiation Rites in Fraternities, Sororities, and Other Organizations and Providing Penalties Therefore) Appendix G: An Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Unlawful in the Employment, Education or Training Environment, and for Other Purposes – p.192 Appendix H: Dangerous Drugs Act of Republic Act 9165, Article IV, Section 44 – p.196 Appendix I: REITERATING DECS ORDER No. 70, s. 1999 (Prohibiting Students of Elementary and Secondary Schools from Using Cellular Phones and Pagers During Class hours) – p.197 Appendix J: Q & A on Random Drug Testing for Secondary and Tertiary Students – p.198 Appendix K: The Provincial Financial Policy for Students – p.202 Appendix L: Waiver Forms for Students – p.207 Appendix M: “Student Protection Policy” of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati – p.208 Appendix N: Health Care Area Guidelines and Procedures – p.215

8 Appendix O: Shop and Laboratory Policies and Procedures – p.217 CONFORMITY WITH DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF MAKATI’S SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK – p.223-224

9 ALMA MATER SONG Hail, Don Bosco, Alma Mater dear! Hail, Don Bosco, our joyful voices hear. Throughout the land Your name as leader rings Uniting youth in lasting links. Your sons be great And strong and brave and noble. With wills of steel and hearts of Gold. Throughout the land, your name as leader rings. Uniting youth in lasting links. Hail! To every land waive wrong and right uphold. O, light of Christ, upon them shine. On these perilous stormy seas Don Bosco’s vessel strong. Will guide us along through winds and waves ‘Neath the Salesian Standard. (Repeat Chorus) CODA: Loving our land, helping all men, Youth of today, forward march!

10 DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF MAKATI

11 Don Bosco Makati: A Noble Vision On June 27, 1952, Fr. Charles Braga, the first Provincial Superior of the Salesian Society in the Philippines, met with Don Alfonso Zobel de Ayala and Mr. Joseph R. McMicking, both well-known businessmen and philanthropists, to discuss the establishment of an industrial school in Makati. At first, the Salesians proposed to put up a “boys’ club,” after which an industrial school. The Salesians were determined to set their mission in a highly populated area to achieve their aims: “to raise the moral outlook of a difficult section of a community’ and “to provide a nearby source of employment” for the students after their studies. The Ayalas were willing to help the Salesians develop an industrial area to provide work as well as income to the inhabitants of the place. On January 26, 1954, Fr. Luigi Ferrari, delegate of Fr. Acquistapace, SDB Provincial Superior to the Philippines, asked permission from Mr. Alfonso Zobel de Ayala “to occupy and fence the parcel of land located at the corner of Pasay-McKinley Road and the proposed Pasong Tamo Extension.” Thus, the construction of Don Bosco Makati started. Despite the financial constraints that the Salesians encountered, the Rector Major canonically erected the Salesian work in Makati. Don Bosco–Makati started basic education in the Grades V and V1 levels in 1955. By the end of the school year in April 1956, 36 Grade V1 pupils received their Elementary diplomas and were the first graduates under the Salesian system of education. Both levels were recognized by the Department of Education on June 11, 1956 (Recognition No.179 s.1956). The same Grade V1 pupils were the first batch to graduate from high school with the dual- academics and technical – curriculum. Woodworking, Graphic Arts, Automotive, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, and Industrial Drafting were introduced to the high school students in the succeeding years. To assist the out-of-school youth of various communities in the area, the Manpower Training Department (MTD) was established in 1971. This is aimed at helping the youth acquire employable skills. DECS recognized Don Bosco Technical Institute-Makati as an excellent school in 1987. BRIEF HISTORY OF DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF MAKATI

12 In 1989, the Grade School Department was accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) and was granted Level 1 Deregulated Status and Level II accreditation in 1992. The same department was recognized for having the “Best Educational Management Information System” (EMIS) in the division. The Department sustained its deregulated status to a five-year Deregulated Status in 2010. The High School Department underwent its PAASCU formal visit in August 2004 and obtained a “clean pass” evaluation. As a result, it was granted a three-year Level 1 Deregulated Status by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). The continuing quest for excellence has always been the objective of the department, which resulted in Level II Deregulated Status when PAASCU visited the department for the First Re-Survey in February 2008. As the school grows, so does the number of trainees from the marginalized sector who come to enroll and avail of the technical–vocational courses offered by the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Center (formerly the MTD). Since 2006, the Center has expanded and admitted 900 trainees annually in various courses with over 200 industry partners and sponsors. To make DBTI-Makati a home for our learners and conducive to learning and to fit the call for change and excellence, several constructions and renovations were made to improve facilities & amenities. Don Bosco Makati became a benchmark institution of other learning institutions, both national (PRISAAP, JASMS, Angelicum School in QC, San Juan de Dios College, Sta. Rita College, La Salle Greenhills, St. Mary’s Academy Caloocan City, and more) and international (TEMASEK of Singapore, SEAMEO). Further, in 2011, DBTI–Makati was accredited as a donee institution by the Philippine Council for Non-Government Organization Certification (PCNC). The school Year 2016-2017 opened avenues for more significant challenges of the K12 Education implementation and started the Senior High School Program with ABM and STEM strands under the academic track. The High School Department geared up to accommodate male and female Senior High School students housed in the newly built Father Carlo Braga Building. In 2018, history was made when the first batch of the Senior High School graduated. In the same year, the Senior High School became a separate department in DBTI-Makati. Presently, DBTI–Makati embraced the continuing institutional development, doing its best to provide quality education and to fulfill its mission to form good Christians and upright citizens.

13 "Where there is no vision, the people get out of hand." (Proverbs 29:18). We, the Educative-Pastoral Communities (EPC) of the Don Bosco schools and training centers of the North Philippine Province, envision the young as servant-leaders in the Church of the Poor. Faithful to the charism of St. John Bosco, we educate and evangelize the young, particularly the marginalized. We enable them to use their power of choice and develop their giftedness toward their social integration and participation in social transformation. To realize our vision, we journey with the young in an environment permeated by the Preventive System and characterized by a solid commitment to excellence and perpetual learning, collaboration, and networking. Don Bosco – Makati is a nurturing, responsive, research-oriented, and innovative Salesian school for the young. We form an educative-pastoral community of lifelong learners, champions of integral ecology, and agents of social transformation. We provide a holistic Catholic education that forms the young, especially the poor, to become good Christians and upright citizens. Our Core Values: Spirituality Collaboration Integrity VISION – MISSION STATEMENT OF DON BOSCO PHILIPPINE NORTH PROVINCE VISION – MISSION STATEMENT OF DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF MAKATI

14 The laurel and the gear represent the dual curriculum, academic and technical, offered by the school. The three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity are represented by the star, the anchor, and the heart, respectively. Don Bosco’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary whom he fondly called Mary, Help of Christians, is also symbolized by the shining star. His devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is symbolized by the flaming heart. The sea represents the fullness of life; the woods represent the founder’s name Bosco; and the mountain peaks represent the perfection each member of the Educative Pastoral Community strives to attain. Hence, the school upholds the motto “Meliora Eligo” which means “I choose the better things.” THE SCHOOL SEAL CORE VALUES

15 Inspired by St. John Bosco, father and teacher of youth, who dedicated his life for the welfare of young people and the salvation of their souls, Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati aims at educating and evangelizing its students so as to form them to become “good Christians and upright citizens” (Plan of Regulations of the Oratory, 1854, Biographical Memoirs, vol.II, p.36) To realize this goal of providing total and integral formation, DBTI Makati aims further at the personal, social, spiritual, ecclesial, liturgical and vocational development of its students (cf. Constitutions of the Society of St. Francis de Sales, arts.32-37). Through its various educative and evangelizing experiences, whether curricular, co-curricular or extra-curricular, DBTI envisions a Bosconian who: [Personal and Social Development] ● Understands the meaning and purpose of his existence in this world; ● Has acquired human and moral values for justice, respect for the human person and his rights, both personal and communitarian; ● Is aware and sensitive to any form of deprivation, oppression, injustice and violence; ● Possesses a collaborative attitude in building a community or society that is more just and humane; ● Has developed a sense of leadership and active involvement in efforts towards national prosperity and well-being; [Spiritual, Ecclesial and Liturgical Development] ● Has imbibed adequate spiritual, moral and Salesian values to guide him in life; ● Has sufficient knowledge and deep love of Sacred Scriptures, the Church, her teachings and traditions; ● Is convinced of his religious obligations especially the frequent reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist; DBTI INSTITUTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

16 ● Accepts all kinds of human persons irrespective of sex, age, status and race, convinced that all are children of God; [Vocational Development] ● Is adequately prepared in the different subject areas and disciplines for higher education in any course or career of his choice; ● Aspires for higher academic and professional achievement; ● Has acquired and developed positive attitudes to confidently face the challenges of adult life.

17 CORE VALUES Standards of Learning Learning Indicators 1. Spirituality Love for God a. Approaches the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist frequently. Visits Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament often. b. Manifests conviction that he/she is always in the presence of God and acts accordingly. c. Finds time for personal prayer, Scriptural reflection and spiritual formation. Love for Mary a. Has a special devotion to Mary Help of Christians b. Prays the rosary. c. Celebrates Marian feasts with devotion. Love for the Church a. Is faithful to the Holy Father by following the teachings of the Church b. Participates actively in the various pastoral activities of the parish especially those involving the youth. PROFILE OF AN IDEAL BOSCONIAN GRADUATE

18 c. Builds up his/her family into an authentic domestic church. Positive Self-image a. Observes good grooming and practices a healthy lifestyle. b. Exhibits good manners and refined taste; c. Expresses himself with ease and confidence. Healthy Inter-Personal Relationships a. Respects individual differences and shows gender sensitivity. b. Appreciates the good works of others and expresses gratitude; c. Gives fraternal corrections and is likewise open to friendly advice. Positive Perspective in Life a. Participates in worthwhile activities enthusiastically and cheerfully; b. Seeks significant meaning in life for a purposeful and cheerful living; c. Shows capability to face challenges and overcome difficulties in life. 2. Collaboration Healthy Interpersonal Relationships (Collaboration) a. Respects individual differences and shows gender sensitivity.

19 b. Appreciates the good works of others and expresses gratitude. c. Gives fraternal corrections and is likewise open for such. Commitment for Collaboration and Productive Team-building a. Listens to others and shares his/her ideas and opinions b. Cooperates and works harmoniously with others for the common good. c. Volunteers him/herself and shares his/her talent, time and resources. Commitment for Responsible Stewardship a. Empowers others by providing opportunities for them to develop their potentials b. Has a clear grasp of the school’s vision-mission, initiate’s efforts for its attainment, and motivates the group towards this end. Networks with other youth groups or organizations for mutual growth. 3. Integrity Love for Country a. Takes pride in being Filipino by knowing and speaking well of his/her heritage and culture

20 b. Patronizes Filipino products. c. Adheres to the law of the land and leads people to act accordingly. Advocacy for Justice and Peace a. Empathizes with the marginalized of the community and initiates/participates in projects for their improvement. Engages him/herself in movements / activities that address social and political issues in a peaceful way. Care for the Environment a. Keeps him/herself abreast of environmental issues and concerns. b. Observes a clean and healthy environment. Initiates/participates in environmental projects (optimizes the use of available resources, recycles waste and garbage materials, etc). Passion for doing ordinary duties extraordinarily well a. Plans, executes, completes, and evaluates tasks with minimal supervision. b. Exhibits initiative and flexibility to fulfill a given task.

21 Shows positive work attitudes: perseverance, determination, hard work. etc. Passion for Perpetual Learning a. Keeps him/herself abreast of the current trends and issues. b. Enhances one’s God-given gifts/talents. Adapts to possibilities and challenges. Passion for Critical and Creative Thinking. a. Makes sound decisions even under pressure. b. Connects past experiences to the present and the likely consequences of a decision for the future. c. Thinks beyond day to day realities and looks at a problem from a wider perspective. Shows creativity in solving problems and in applying knowledge and skills to new situations. Technological Competence a. Manifests advanced technological knowledge and skills b. Keeps oneself informed about the latest technology c. Initiates technological innovations

22 Responsible Use of Technology a. Demonstrates media literacy b. Uses his/her technical and entrepreneurial skills to uplift the socio-economic conditions of the community.

23 Don Bosco was a spiritual person, a saint, and what stands out about him is that everything in his life, including his work for the education of the young, emanated from his priestly heart. So deeply imbued was he with his faith and love for Christ, the Redeemer, that he chose “Give me souls, take away the rest” as his motto. In a “good night” talk of 1863, while speaking to youngsters, Don Bosco said, “I have something very important to tell. I want you to help me in a matter that I have very much at heart – your eternal salvation. This is not only the main reason but the only reason why I am here.” (P. Barido, II sistema preventive di Don Bosco, Zurich, a964, p. 126) Don Bosco’s work of education – his Preventive System – was not just an educative method: it originated from and was inspired by his zeal for souls; it was the ardent expression of his faith and love. For Don Bosco, ‘salvation’ was not limited to a concern for the religious aspect of man; it did not mean only freedom from sin and growth in Christ right up to the level of sanctity. Don Bosco knew that a humanly depressing situation of poverty and abandonment could be a severe risk to a person’s eternal salvation. As a result of his contacts with delinquent youth in prisons and with boys who roamed the streets of Turin, he realized that if he wanted to save them, catechism would require personal relationships, too, and religious instruction would have to go hand in hand with preparation in a school or workshop for life in society. Hence, his zeal for souls (or what we call ‘pastoral charity’) led him to launch into every kind of initiative that he thought necessary for the total development of his young people. Behind it all was an integral concept of the DON BOSCO’S PREVENTIVE SYSTEM: A SPIRITUAL AND AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE www.dbs-mansa.org

24 boy: neither an angel nor a beast but a living synthesis of spiritual needs and bodily functions, an individual destined for heaven but entrusted with a mission on the earth below, someone anchored in God and a future citizen of heaven but also solidly established in the society of human beings as a citizen of the earthly city. That is why, on the one hand, he sought to impart a good education, a sense of duty, a training for a profession, and a preparation for insertion in society – all contents of what he called “REASON” and, on the other hand, he instilled morality, conscience, faith, an understanding of the truths of Christianity, religious practices, and an involvement in the life of the Church – elements that made up what we termed “RELIGION.” But there was also a third crucial element: the method of LOVING KINDNESS. Don Bosco was convinced that there was very little he could achieve with his boys if he could not win their love and confidence. In that “goodnight talk,” after telling his boys that he was there for only one purpose, viz. to help them save their souls, he went on: “We must be of one mind in this, and real confidence and friendship must unite us.” (BM VII, p. 303) And so, all these three pillars or foundations of the Preventive System – REASON, RELIGION, and LOVING KINDNESS – have their source and inspiration in pastoral charity. And as such, they become for the educator a way to his own sanctification, a path to achieve holiness. No wonder the Preventive System can rightfully boast of having made saints of both the educator (Don Bosco) and his pupil (Dominic Savio): it is more than a method of education; it is fundamentally a spirituality. Two different levels of aspects in Don Bosco’s Preventive System can be distinguished – both are closely linked. There is, in the first place, the source of inspiration, which creates a confident spiritual attitude in the person of the educator (the pastoral thrust): it is the way of thinking and feeling, of loving and doing, a principle that inspires his whole existence. This is his spiritual experience, and its source of inspiration is pastoral charity. Don Bosco wrote in his treatise on The Preventive System in the Education of the Young: “The presence of this system is wholly based on the words of St. Paul who says: “Love is patient and kind . . . Love bears all things . . . hopes all things, endures all things.” And then, there is the pedagogical method on the level of action. Don Bosco described it: “This system is based entirely on REASON and RELIGION, and above all, on LOVING KNDNESS. This is the educational experience that flows from the spiritual attitude.

25 Section 1: The Rights of a Student Section 155 of the 2011 Revised Manual of Regulations for Private Schools in Basic Education provides... Subject to the limitations prescribed by law and the school policies and regulations, the rights of a student of a private school shall be: 1.1 to receive proper and satisfactory instruction in the course he/she is enrolled, in accordance with the approved educational objectives and standards of the school; 1.2 to be respected in his/her rights, and to be reasonably and fairly treated as a student and as a person consistent with human dignity; 1.3 to form, join or lead in such student organizations or associations as may be recognized or authorized to operate by the school; 1.4 to avail of the use of school facilities for his curricular as well as co- curricular activities as may be authorized by the school; 1.5 to be formally apprised of any complaint against him, to be heard by himself or counsel, to present evidence for his/her defense, to confront and cross examine witnesses, to be informed of the decision on his case, and to appeal the decision to proper authorities, when appropriate; and 1.6 to have avenues for redress of grievances against any wrong or injustice committed against him/her by any member of the academic community in accordance with defined channels of authority therein. Section 2: The Duties and Responsibilities of a Student Section 156 of the 2011 Revised Manual of Regulations for Private Schools in Basic Education provides... Subject to the limitations prescribed by law and the school policies and regulations, the duties of a student of a private school shall be: 2.1 to obey and observe all laws and prescribed school rules and regulations; 2.2 to respect proper authority, whether governmental or institutional; GENERAL PROVISIONS

26 2.3 to uphold the aims, ideals, and integrity of his school; 2.4 to abide by, comply with, and maintain the prescribed academic standards of his school; 2.5 to conduct himself/herself in a proper and irreproachable manner in his/her relations and dealings with all members of the academic community; 2.6 to observe at all times, inside or outside the classroom or school campus, the accepted principles of proper decorum and good behavior; and 2.7 to meet promptly his/her financial and property obligations to the school. Section 3: Religion Agreement Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati City is a Catholic institution. Hence, students must conform and be guided by the Religion Agreement. Please refer to Appendix A. Section 4: The Suspension of Classes (as per DepEd Order #28, series of 2005) 4.1 Suspension or cancellation of classes does not require any announcement from the school authorities, if Tropical Wind Signal No. 2 is raised, since classes in both the Grade School and the High School Levels are automatically suspended. 4.2. For localized suspension of classes, it shall be announced by the head of the local government (Mayor) in his / her area of jurisdiction; since, he/she chairs its Disaster Coordinating Council, he /she is in the best position to evaluate threats to public health and safety such as heavy rains, earthquakes, floods, high tide, lahar flow, transport strikes, etc. 4.3 The Rector may suspend classes when deemed necessary, and the announcement will be done through the institution’s website/social media page. 4.4 In case of suspension of classes during the examination period, the same schedule of tests will be observed upon resumption of classes. Section 5: Parking for Students As a general rule, a student is not allowed to drive and park car/motorcycle inside the school campus due to limited space.

27 Section 6: Withdrawal from Enrollment/Dropping from the Rolls 6.1 A student who withdraws from the school should secure formal approval from the Principal, who in turn endorses the request to the Registrar’s Office. The student is then charged the pertinent tuition and other school fees as follows: 6.1.1. ten percent (10%) of the total amount due for the school year if he/she withdraws within the 1st week of classes. 6.1.2. twenty percent (20%) of the total amount due for the school year, if he/she withdraws within the 2nd week of classes. 6.1.3. the total tuition and school fees for the year, if he/she withdraws anytime after the 2nd week of classes. 6.1.4. students who fail to secure a formal withdrawal from the school shall be charged accordingly. 6.2 If the transfer or withdrawal is due to a justifiable reason, the student shall be charged the pertinent fees only up to and including the last month of attendance. The Principal and the Rector shall have the final decision on this matter. Section 7: The Student Planner 7.1 Importance The Student Planner is a daily link between the school and the home. The planner contains information on students’ activities and other matters pertinent to the needs of the child in school. 7.2 Uses 7.2.1. Homework / Assignment The student should write down the homework given by teachers on the particular page/day in the Student Planner. Parents or guardians should see to it that the child does assigned tasks at home. 7.2.2. Teachers’ Remarks Teachers’ remarks/correspondences should be written on the intended page/day in the Student Planner. 7.2.3. Excuse Slips

28 An excuse slip is official if written on the Student Planner, signed by parents or guardians and noted by the principal or assistant principal concerned. The Explanation of Absence form is provided in the Student Planner. 7.2.4. Permission to be Excused from Class A student who goes out of the classroom and wants to be excused from the class should ask permission from the adviser / subject teacher. He/She should make use of the Permit to Leave the Classroom Form in the Student Planner. The teacher shall note his/her action on the request in the Student Planner. 7.2.5. Attendance / Tardiness 7.2.5.1. A student who comes to school late should not be admitted in class; unless, his/her Student Planner is duly signed TARDY by the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs or any authorized personnel who should take action on the student’s tardiness. This should be recorded by the class monitor in the class Absentee List. 7.2.5.2. A student who comes late in class, in any activity, and even in the line formation as per official schedule shall have his/her Planner marked LATE. The Class Adviser / Subject teacher shall note the tardiness in the Student Planner, while the class monitor shall record the same remark in the class Absentee List. 7.2.6. Letters to Parents Letters to parents must always be noted in the Student Planner. Handling the letter to parents is the responsibility of the student. The parents or guardians should acknowledge receipt of the correspondence from the school on their son’s/daughter’s planner. 7.3 Safe Keeping The Student Planner should be kept clean and handled with care. No sticker or other marking should be put on it. Nothing should be inserted in the Student Planner except one bookmark. 7.4 Lost and Replacement 7.4.1. A student is responsible for his/ her Planner. 7.4.2. Tearing, destroying, or losing any page or pages of the Student Planner, especially those with important remarks from teachers and communication from parents, is a major offense.

29 7.4.3. Erasing the remarks of teachers and parents/guardians, forgeries, and altering any signature, remark, or notes are also considered major offenses. 7.4.4. A lost Student Planner can be replaced upon the approval of the Principal. 7.4.5. Senior High School students must immediately report the loss of their Planner to the Assistant Principal for the Student Affairs Office. Replacement must be made within one week after the loss. 7.4.6. Loss of the planner due to negligence is considered a major offense. The DBTI Senior High School aims to: ● prepare the students for tertiary education and equip them with knowledge and technological skills for gainful employment or self-employment (entrepreneurship) in a rapidly shifting and progressively globalized environment; ● reaffirm, reinforce and intensify the spiritual, moral, civic, cultural, emotional, physical and intellectual formation acquired by the learners in the Junior High School; ● empower students to be advocates of social change for nation building; and ● mold students who embody the values of an ideal Bosconian Graduate. Senior High School (SHS) covers the last two years of the K to 12 program's last two years, including Grades 11 and 12. In SHS, students will take a core curriculum and the subjects under a track of their choice. The Senior High School (SHS) of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati is housed at the recently built Father Carlo Braga Building. Its program is implemented by experienced, competent, and committed officials and faculty members who ensure that they provide quality education and holistic Formation through a curriculum with technological orientation that promotes Gospel values. The SHS curriculum responds to the demand for a curriculum that addresses the challenges of the ever-changing educational landscape. It, therefore, THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

30 equips the learners with the competencies needed in college, be it in the local or international setting, and gainful employment or self-employment. Aside from providing learners with the academic and technical knowledge and skills needed to be globally competitive, the DBTI SHS also provides its learners with an education firmly grounded in the doctrines of the Catholic faith. On top of the core, applied, and specialized subjects mandated by the Department of Education, Christian Living subjects are offered to develop among learners an intimate and personal experience of their faith, thus forming them to become good Christians and upright citizens. Section 1: Program Offerings 1.1. Academic Track 1.1.1 Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand The Accountancy, Business, and Management Strand provides adequate pre-university training for those who are inclined to pursue careers in entrepreneurship, banking, accountancy, finance, and management in the corporate setting and in the tourism and hotel and restaurant industries. It requires core, applied, and specialized subjects. A significant component of this strand is conducting business feasibility research toward establishing a school-based or community-based business supported by business-industry partners. 1.1.2. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strand offers the needed academic grounding for those pursuing tertiary courses in the pure and applied sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology. It requires core subjects, applied subjects, and the specialized subjects that prepare the students for the tertiary program they intend to pursue. A significant component of this strand is a prototype of a research-based Science and ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

31 Technology productions and innovations for school comprehensive/public exposition. 1.1.3. Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand The Humanities and Social Sciences strand is designed for those who will take up journalism, communication arts, liberal arts, education, psychology, law, social work, and other social science-related courses in college. This strand focuses on studying human behavior and societal changes and analyzing arts, culture, literature, and politics. It allows students to understand how society works to provide for the needs of humanity. A significant component of this strand is the creation of portfolios that showcase the student’s social involvement and engagement activities. 1.2. Arts and Design Track Visual and Media Arts (VMA) Strand Visual and Media Arts strand caters to those who like to express themselves in creative ways. It allows young, aspiring artists to create art products using traditional and digital media. It is designed to take up Fine Arts, Multimedia Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, and other arts and media related courses. The experiences intend to enrich the learner’s knowledge and skills in a chosen field emphasizing artistic, educational, cultural and ethical values. A significant component of this strand is the Art Exhibit which will be held on campus or public exposition area. 1.3 Core, Applied and Specialized Subjects CORE LEARNING AREAS AND SUBJECTS Subject Codes Language Oral Communication EN11_OC Reading & Writing EN11_RWS Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino F11_KPWK

32 Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng iba't Ibang Teksto Tungo sa Pananaliksik F11_PPTP Humanities 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World EN12_LIT Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions CAR12 Communication Media & Information Literacy MIL12 Mathematics General Mathematics M11_GM Statistics & Probability M11_SP Science Earth Science (STEM) / Earth and Life Science (ABM) S12_ES/S11_ELS Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (STEM) Physical Science (ABM) DRRR12 Philosophy Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person PPT11 Christian Living Christian Living 1 Christian Living 2 Christian Living 3 Christian Living 4 Christian Living 5 Christian Living 6 CL1 CL2 CL3 CL4 CL5 CL6 PE and Health Physical Education and Health 1 Physical Education and Health 2 Physical Education and Health 3 Physical Education and Health 4 PEH11_FH1 PEH11_FH2 PEH12_FH3 PEH12_FH4 Social Science Understanding Culture, Society and Politics UCSP11/12 Personal Development / Pansariling Kaunlaran PD11 APPLIED SUBJECTS Subject Codes 1 English for Academic and Professional Purposes CS12_EAPP 2 Practical Research 1 CS11_RS1

33 3 Practical Research 2 CS12_RS2 4 Empowerment Technology E-Tech 1 E-Tech 2 E-TECH1 E-TECH2 5 Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion CS12_IIIm 6 Entrepreneurship CS12_EP SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand Subject codes 1 Pre-Calculus STEM_PC11 2 Basic Calculus STEM_BC11 3 General Chemistry 1 STEM_GC1 4 General Chemistry 2 STEM_GC2 5 General Biology 1 STEM_GB1 6 General Biology 2 STEM_GB2 7 General Physics 1 STEM_GP1 8 General Physics 2 STEM_GP2 9 Capstone Project STEM_RP SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS: Accountancy, Business and Management ( ABM) Strand Subject codes 1 Applied Economics ABM_AE 2 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility ABM_ESR 3 Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and Management 1 ABM_FABM1

34 4 Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and Management 2 ABM_FABM2 5 Business Math ABM_BM 6 Business Finance ABM_BF 7 Organization and Management ABM_OAM 8 Principles of Marketing ABM_PM 9 Business Enterprise Simulation ABM_BESPASTORAL SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS: Humanities and Social Sciences Strand Subject codes 1 Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems HUMMS_WRB12 2 Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences HUMMS_DISS11 3 Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences HUMMS_DIASS12 4 Creative Writing / Malikhaing Pagsulat HUMMS_MP 5 Creative Nonfiction: The Literary Essay HUMMS_CNF12 6 Philippine Politics and Governance HUMMS_PPG 7 Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture HUMMS_MCT12 8 Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship HUMMS_CSC12 9 Culminating Activity HUMMS_CA12 ARTS AND DESIGN TRACK SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS: Visual and Media Arts (VMA) Strand Subject codes 1 Creative Industries I: Applied Arts and Design AD_ADP11 2 Integrating Elements and Principles of the Different Arts and Applications AD_EPA11 3 Layout Design for Print Media AD_LDPM11

35 4 Apprenticeship and Exploration in the Performing Arts/Apprenticeship and Exploration in Arts Production AD_AEAP12 5 Developing Filipino Identity in the Arts AD_DFI12 6 Photo Manipulation and File Management AD_PMFM11 7 Sound Manipulation and Music Production AD_AEPMU12 8 Exhibit for Arts Production (Media Arts and Visual Arts) AD_PPALA12 1.4 Empowerment Technology The Empowerment Technology includes the additional Applied Subjects for STEM, ABM, HUMSS, and Visual & Media Arts strands. EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY 1 (STEM) COURSES COURSE DESCRIPTION Pre-Engineering Science: Basic Auto-CAD ● Application of Drafting in creating working drawings both in manual and Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Robotics ● Basic concepts in robotics, programming, and its application Electrical Installation and Maintenance ● Fundamental concepts in Electrical Installation and Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Servicing (PMS) 1 ● Regular/periodic maintenance servicing of the gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine and other engine-related components. Basic engine troubleshooting for beginners and advanced troubleshooting for current NC1-Automotive Servicing passers. Computational Thinking 1 ● Basic concepts on algorithm used in computer programming EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY 1 (ABM) Excel Advanced and Visual Basic for Applications ● Collation, manipulation, and analysis of numerical data using various formulas, functions and Visual Basic for Application (VBA)

36 EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY 1 (HUMSS) Video Editing ● Fundamentals in Video Making and Editing that can be used in Social Experiments EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY 1 (AD-VMA) 3D Modelling and Animation 1 ● Basic 3D modeling, rendering and animation using animation software EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY 2 (STEM) COURSES COURSE DESCRIPTION Pre-engineering Science: Advanced Auto-CAD ● Application of Drafting in creating working-drawings both in manual and Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Robotics 2 ● Advanced concepts in robotics, programming and its application Electrical Motor Control ● Introduction to three-phase motor for AC motor application Preventive Maintenance Servicing 2 ● Regular/periodic maintenance servicing of the under chassis and drivetrain components of an automobile. ● Basic under chassis and drivetrain troubleshooting for beginners and advanced troubleshooting for current NC1-Automotive Servicing passers. Computational Thinking 2 ● Advanced concepts in PC hardware function, operation, and troubleshooting EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY 2 (ABM) ● Content Management System ● Creating and managing the content of various websites using widely used open-source computer applications EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY 2 (HUMSS) ● Advanced Statistics for Social Sciences ● Discovery and exploration of multivariate relationships among variables.

37 EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGY 2 (AD-VMA) ● 3D Modelling and Animation 2 ● Advanced concepts on 3D Modelling and Animation. Section 2: Sectioning of Students The Grades 11 and 12 sectioning is heterogeneous and based on the students’ chosen strand. The Grade 11 students are assigned to a particular section based on their academic grades. Same sectioning will be observed until their Grade 12 level. Section 3. Strand Shifting Should a Grade 11 student, with valid reason/s, decide to shift or transfer from one strand to another, he or she must follow the guidelines below: 3.1 Strand shifting is allowed to Grade 11 students at the end of the first term only. 3.2 The parent will apply for the Crash Course Program at the Academic Affairs Office for the subject/s that the learner will miss due to strand shifting. Application will be entertained on the first week of the 2nd Term only. 3.3. Upon approval of the principal, the crash course schedule and fee will be communicated to the parent by the Academic Affairs Office. The crash course fee will be paid at the Accounting office. 3.4. Each Crash Course subject enrolled will cover 30 hours of face-to-face instruction. This should be completed before Grade 12 enrollment. Section 4: Assessment of Student Performance Based on Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program (DepEd Order No. 8, s.2015) Student Performance is assessed through Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment and Term Assessment.

38 4.1 Formative Assessment Formative Assessment may be integrated into any part of the lesson: before the lesson, the lesson proper, and after the lesson. It is given to monitor and enrich learning. 4.1.1 Individual formative assessment enables the learner to monitor what is being learned or mastered through a range of activities, such as check-up quizzes, short written works, and short performances or mini-tasks, to name a few. 4.1.2 Collaborative formative assessment allows students to enrich and monitor each other’s learning. Discussions, role-playing, games, and other group activities may be used as formative assessments. 4.2 Summative Assessment Summative Assessment is given after a set of competencies/ a chapter/ a unit/ a whole course has been delivered, and a number of formative assessments have been given to secure preparedness among students. It is given to measure learning. 4.2.1 Long Written Work (e.g. pen and paper test, written reports, writing outputs, etc.) is a form of Summative Assessment used to measure the target competencies obtained and lessons learned by the students, as evidenced by a written work. 4.2.2 Performance Task (e.g. skills demonstration, group presentations, oral work, skill-based projects, multimedia presentations, and research projects/defense) is a form of Summative Assessment used to measure the target competencies obtained and lessons learned by the students, as evidenced by a performance-based task.

39 4.3 Term Assessment Term Assessment is summative in nature yet is considered a significant assessment. It is given at the end of each term, also known as Final Examination. The Final Examination measures the target competencies obtained and lessons learned by the students. It could be a pen-paper test, practical/ major skill test, a combination of the two, or major outputs: written and product. Section 5: Grading System The K to 12 Basic Education Program requires a standard- and competency-based grading system; hence, the SHS learners’ performances are graded based on Written Work, Performance Tasks and Term Assessments. These three are given specific percentage weights that vary according to the nature of the subject and compose the Term Grade. 5.1 The academic performance of a student is indicated by the grade he/she receives in each subject. A student’s grade in each subject is computed at the end of each term. 5.2 In consideration of the nature of the subject, a student’s grade is computed based on the following: Modified Weight of the Components Core Subjects Academic Track Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL)/Sports/ Arts and Design Track Applied and Specialized subjects Research/ Business Enterprise Simulation/ Exhibit/ Performance All Other subjects Research/ Exhibit/ Performance Written Work 25% 25% 35% 20% Performance Tasks 50% 45% 40% 60% Term Assessment Final Exams 25% 30% 25% 20%

40 5.3 The Term Assessment is composed of the Final Examination only. 5.4 The Numerical System of grading is used. Grades are expressed in multiples of one (1). 5.5 Cellar and ceiling grades are 70% and 100%, respectively. The passing grade in any given subject is 75%. 5.6 The general average is computed based on the final grades from the different subjects. All subjects have equal weight. 5.7 Christian Living Grade The Christian Living subjects use descriptive grades. Please refer to the Pastoral Program under Section 1.1 Christian Living Curriculum. Section 6: Report Card 6.1 The Report Card is electronically generated, considered an official school document, reflecting the student’s performance per term. It can be viewed in the student portal on the institutional websites. 6.2 Parents and authorized guardians are encouraged to communicate or set an appointment with the subject teacher/s or class adviser for any grade concerns. Section 7: Descriptors, Grading Scale, and Remarks (DepEd Order No. 8 s. 2015) The summary of SHS learners’ progress is shown per term to parents and guardians through online viewing of grades and a scheduled parent-teacher conference, in which the report card is discussed. The grading scale, with its corresponding descriptors, is shown in the table below: DESCRIPTOR GRADING SCALE REMARKS Outstanding 90-100 Passed Very Satisfactory 85-89 Passed Satisfactory 80-84 Passed Fairly Satisfactory 75-79 Passed Did Not Meet Expectations Below 75 Failed

41 Section 8: Final Examination and Special Examination 8.1 The school year is divided into three (3) terms: First Term, Second Term, and Third Term. 8.2 The examination schedule is communicated to the students through school bulletin boards, the official website/social media page, and students’ institutional email accounts. 8.3 Any student who fails to take the Final Examination will take a special exam, within five (5) working days after the last day of the scheduled examination. A written explanation signed or communicated by the parent/authorized guardian shall be submitted/sent to the APAA for verification and approval. 8.4 The Special Examination Application Form (SEAF) shall be duly accomplished by the student with attached related documents for approval of the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs. 8.5 A special Examination Fee for every missed subject shall be charged to the student if the reason is not listed below. 8.5.1 Death of an immediate family member - a photocopy of the death certificate should be submitted. 8.5.2 Illness that requires hospital confinement or complete bed rest should be supported by a medical certificate duly reviewed by the school’s physician. 8.5.3 Emergency would require the student's presence, not limited to accident, fire, and flooding near the student’s home, hospitalization of immediate family (parents, sister, or brother). 8.5.4 Official representative of DBTI-Makati; delegate to a conference, academic, cultural, or sports competition, etc. Non-submitting the documents cited above shall automatically require the student to pay the Special Examination Fee. 8.6 Special Examination Fee should be recommended by the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs before it will be processed at the Cashier’s Office.

42 8.7 A Special Examination Schedule indicating the date, time, and venue shall be posted. All Special Examinations shall be conducted by a Program Head/Faculty designated by the APAA for one day only, within five (5) working days after the last day of the scheduled examination. All Special Final Examinations will be administered in the SHS Computer Laboratory on the assigned date and time. 8.8 Failure to take the Special Examination on the prescribed day, time, and room would mean a score of zero for the missed Final Examination in a particular subject. Section 9: General Guidelines on Examination 9.1 Tests should start and end on time. 9.2 Students should: 9.2.1 be in complete uniform with ID; 9.2.2 deposit their things and bags neatly on one side of the classroom. 9.2.3 occupy the seats assigned to them; 9.2.4 keep their chairs/tables free of any instructional material, unless required; 9.2.5 always listen to the instructions given by the proctor; 9.2.6 fill in the answer sheet for MCQ with all the necessary information using lead pencil number 2 only; 9.2.7 review own answers and remain quiet until the end of the examination period; 9.2.8 quietly submit own answer sheets and according to class number; 9.2.9 observe strict silence and order, while the examinations are going on, to create an atmosphere ideal for testing; 9.2.10 leave the room in a quiet and orderly manner during breaks; Loitering along the corridor is strictly prohibited. 9.3 At the start of the test, testing materials should be checked to ensure that pages are complete and clear. Students should raise their hands quietly for clarification. 9.4 No one is allowed to borrow any material (calculator, liquid eraser, pencil, etc.) at any time.

43 9.5 Students are not allowed to leave the testing room during the examination unless in an emergency. 9.6 Cheating in any form is not allowed. Opening a book or notebook or using notes is construed as cheating. Talking with classmates, possessing materials other than those required, turning one's head in any direction, showing one's papers to a seatmate, or doing any form of non-verbal communication/gestures, etc., are also considered cheating. 9.7. Violation of examination rules will merit appropriate disciplinary and academic sanctions. 9.8. All rules stated above are applied during the administration of the Special Examination. Section 10: Pre-Term End, Term End and Year End Decisions Before the end and at the end of each term and school year, every student's academic status is deliberated. It is participated by the deliberating body composed of: - Members of the Management Team - All teachers in the year level - Class Advisers - Guidance Counselors - Pastoral / Spiritual Moderator 10.1 Pre-Term End Decision There are two (2) categories of the Pre-Term End Decision, namely: 10.1.1. With Pending Submission (WPS) – the learner needs to submit essential requirement for the given subject. He/She needs to talk to his/her teacher/s. 10.1.2. No Pending Submission (NPS) – learner has so far submitted all the assigned tasks, but needs to complete other tasks that will be given after the receipt of this decision. 10.2 Term End Decision There are five (5) categories of the term – end decision, namely: 10.2.1 Completed

44 The learner has completed the requirements for the Term. He/She is promoted to the next term/grade level. 10.2.2 Incomplete (I) The learner is not able to complete the assigned tasks, but given an extension of one (1) week after the start of the succeeding term to complete and submit written works, performance tasks, research papers, and other essential academic requirements due to valid reason/s beyond his/her control. The learner or his/her parent/s must communicate with the subject teacher/s who give/s the decision for instructions. Failure to comply on the prescribed date will place the learner under Term Extension Class (TEC) status. 10.2.3 Not Taken The learner is unable to take the subject(s) due to failed prerequisite subject(s). In some cases, the learner still needs to finish the previous Term Examination Class(es) (TEC). Thus, the learner is advised to visit the Academic Affairs Office for instructions or communicate directly with the previous TEC teacher(s) for unsubmitted tasks. Completion of the failed pre-requisite subjects or previous TEC will allow the learner to take the NOT TAKEN subject. 10.2.4 Term Extension Class (TEC) The learner has failed competencies in the subject(s) and has to take and pass the Term-Extension class to be allowed to enroll in the next term/school year. 10.2.5 Transfer Credential (TC) The learner has completed the requirements for the Term /Year, but is advised to transfer to another school due to deficiency in: [ ] Conduct [ ] Academic Performance [ ] Attendance 10.3 Year-End Decision for Graduating Students There are two (2) categories for the year-end decision for Grade 12, namely: 10.3.1 Candidate for Graduation (CG) The learner has completed the requirements in academic, conduct, pastoral, co- and extracurricular. He/She still needs to settle all school obligations before he/she will be allowed to join the Graduation Ceremony.

45 10.3.2 Term Extension Class (TEC) The learner has failed competencies in the subject(s) and must take and pass the Term-Extension class to be allowed to enroll in the next term/school year. Failing to do so will not allow the student to join the Graduation Ceremony. Section 11: Learning Support Programs (LSPs) The Senior High School Department offers Learning Support Programs for students who need to cope and those who aspire to have the advanced knowledge and skills demanded by the different subjects. In these programs, students are assisted, either individually, or as a group, through a structured schedule or as the need arises. The Learning Support Programs are: Term Extension Class (TEC) Learning Enhancement and Advancement Program (LEAP) Filipino as Additional Language Program (FALP) Bridging Program (BP) Crash Course (CC) Program Laboratory Skills Enhancement and Reinforcement (LASER) 11.1 Term Extension Class (TEC) This program aims to provide immediate remediation sessions to students who fail their academic subject/s after the end of each term. The TEC sessions specifically target the unmastered most essential competencies in the subject. To fully implement the program, the following guidelines will be followed: 11.1.1. The learner who will fail a subject will be identified during the Term’s final deliberation. 11.1.2. The learner and the parent/guardian will receive a notification of the learner’s failed status on the academic subject through their submitted email addresses or personally handed hard copies of the notification. 11.1.3. The parent/guardian of the student needs to accomplish the TEC Application Form which the APAA will evaluate;

46 11.1.4. After submitting the TEC Application form, the learner will be asked to join the TEC orientation and will be given the TEC schedule 11.1.5. The learner must attend 15 hours of face-to-face TEC instructions on specified days; 11.1.6. If the learner incurs 5 hours of unexcused absences, he/she will automatically be dropped from the TEC program. The learner will then be asked to enroll in the Crash Course Program 11.1.7. The learner will pass the failed subject/s if he/she receives a recomputed grade of 75% and above. The recomputed grade is the summation of the previous grade and the TEC grade divided by two (2); 11.1.8. Students who fail to take and/or pass the Term Extension Class will not be allowed to take the subject/ which has/have an unfinished prerequisite. 11.2 Learning Enhancement and Advancement Program (LEAP) This program is designed to develop, enrich and harness the scholastic and socio-cultural potentials, talents, and interests of the Grade 11 and grade 12 students. The following are the guidelines: 11.2.1. Screening and selection processes are implemented and conducted by the respective teachers/ animators and coaches. 11.2.2. For the enhancement program, nominees will undergo re-teaching sessions outside their regular time for the competency/ies that they fail to acquire during the regular session satisfactorily. 11.2.3. For the advancement program, nominees will be taught advanced lessons to prepare for possible outside-school competitions. 11.2.4. Both Enhancement and Advancement session/s will require the permission of parents/guardians before the session takes place.

47 11.3 Filipino as Additional Language Program (FALP) The program is for Non-Filipino students or Filipino students who are struggling to understand the Filipino language and are enrolled in DBTI- Makati. This program aims to develop the skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking, and viewing that are fundamental in acquiring communicative competence in Filipino as an additional language. It further aims to enhance the ability of learners to engage in meaningful interaction in a linguistically and culturally diverse global workplace. Significantly, the FAL targets to further develop learners’ understanding and appreciation of Philippine culture. 11.3.1 Enlistment during the prescribed period is required prior to enrolment in the program to determine the number of attendees. 11.3.2 Enlistment and application for enrolment is processed at the Asst. Principal for Academic Affairs Office. 11.3.3 FAL classes shall be completed for 30 sessions per term. 11.3.4 Schedule will be arranged and enrolment fees for FAL Program are set by the school, and payment is made at the Cashier’s Office. 11.4. Academic and Technical Bridging Program (ATBP) This program aims to enhance the basic skills and knowledge in English, Math, and Science for ABP, and essential basic Technical skills for TBP of incoming Grade 11 students. To fully implement this program, the following guidelines will be followed to identify the participants: 11.4.1. For Incoming Grade 11 students who receive failing marks in their SHS Entrance Examination in any of the following subjects: Math, Science, and English subjects, they are required to take the ABP for each of the subjects mentioned above. 11.4.2. For Incoming Grade 11 students who would like to take up STEM Strand but with 75 – 77 grades in Math and Science

48 in their Grade 10 Form 138 or Report Cards, they must undergo the ABP for the above-mentioned subject/s. 11.4.3. For exceptional cases brought about by the Pandemic and other similar incidents, to bridge the learning gap, all incoming Grade 11 students will take a diagnostic examination in Math and Science to determine the students who will join this program. 11.4.4. For all new students (non-Bosconians), they need to take the TBP related to their chosen Empowerment Technology (E- Tech) subject to acquire the basic technical skills. 11.5. Crash Course (CC) Program This program is an intervention program given to an SHS learner who did not finish the Term Extension Class and left behind an academic subject. This allows the learner to take the failed subject and leave behind the subject/s so he/she can maintain regular academic loads the following term. To fully implement this program, the following guidelines will be followed: 11.5.1. The learner who cannot finish the Term Extension Class (TEC) or left behind academic subject/s will be identified at the beginning of each term. 11.5.2. The learner and the parent/guardian will receive a notification of the learner’s status and will be called for an academic conference wherein the status will be fully explained. 11.5.3. During the conference, the learner and the parent/guardian will be asked if they would like to avail of the Crash Course (CC) for said subject. 11.5.4. If the parent and the student agree, they will receive the Crash Course Application Form (CCAF) which they will fill out specifying the subject/s they would like to take. 11.5.5. The CCAF will be checked by the APAA and approved by the SHS principal before the Crash Course takes place. 11.5.6. The APAA will ask the concerned Academic Cluster to identify the teacher for the said CC.

49 11.5.7. The identified CC teacher will create the CC schedule, which will cover all the Saturdays of the current term. 11.5.8. The learner needs to attend 30 hours of face-to-face instruction. The learner will be considered dropped from the program if he/she incurs 6 hours or more absences. 11.5.9. The learner will pass the failed subject/s if he/she receives a final grade of 75% and above. 11.6. Laboratory Skills Enhancement and Reinforcement (LASER) Program LaSER consists of a series of laboratory activities that Senior High School Bosconians perform to further develop and enhance the laboratory skills required in Earth Science, General Biology, General Chemistry, General Physics, and other Science- related subjects. The laboratory skills include safe laboratory practices, experimental skills, proper handling of laboratory equipment, analytical methods, writing scientific reports, and problem-solving skills. To fully implement this program, the following guidelines will be followed: 11.6.1 Attendance to all the LaSER activities is a MUST for all STEM students. 11.6.2. Non- STEM students who would like to develop and enhance their laboratory skills are highly encouraged to participate in the activities. A separate schedule will be allotted for them. 11.6.3. All Science LaSER activities are graded and will be considered as performance tasks. 11.6.4. Each class will have its allotted time for the LaSER activity. 11.6.5. Only students who have submitted the duly accomplished laboratory safety agreement and the parent’s consent form will be allowed to perform the LaSER activities. 11.6.6. Students must have the required personal protective equipment (PPE). The No PPE- No LaSER Activity Policy will be strictly implemented.

50 11.6.7. The given LaSER schedule must be strictly followed. 11.6.8. In case of absence, a letter of excuse signed by the parent/ authorized guardian must be presented to the Academic Cluster Head in Science on the next school day after the activity was performed. 11.6.9. The learners will not pay any fee to attend the LaSER activity. Section 12: Learners’ Promotion and Retention (DepEd Order No. 8 s. 2015) This section provides the basis for the promotion or retention of a learner in a grade level. These decisions must be applied based on evidence and judiciously. The following guidelines will be followed for learner’s promotion and retention: 1. Final Grade of at least 75 in all learning areas in a term. Can proceed to the next term 2. Did not meet expectations in a prerequisite subject in a learning area. Must pass term extension class for failed competencies in the subject/s before being allowed to enroll in the higher-level subject 3. Did not meet expectations in any subject at the end of the term. Must pass extension class/es for failed competencies in the subject/s to be allowed to enroll in the next term. Otherwise, the learner must retake the subject/s failed. 4. Must pass all subjects in Senior High School. Earn the Senior High School Diploma Section 13: System of Recognition for Academic Honors and Awards (based on DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016). Awards have been designed to formally recognize the outstanding performance and achievement of learners in academics, leadership, and social responsibility, among other aspects of student progress and development. These awards are given to encourage learners to strive for excellence and to become proactive members of the school and community.

51 13.1 Honors and Awards Committee (HAC) 13.2.1.1 The HAC is composed of the management team and headed by the Principal of the Senior High School department. 13.1.2 No member of the HAC must be related within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to any of the candidates for awards. One 13.1.3 All awards to be given during recognition rites or graduation ceremonies must be deliberated by the HAC. 13.1.4 During deliberations, the Asst. Principals for Academic and Student Affairs present the list of awardees, and it must be thoroughly reviewed with the Management Team, whose recommendations are subject to the approval of the Rector. 13.1.5 The guidelines by the HAC are based on Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016 with some modifications to suit the peculiarities of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati (e.g., 85% vis-a-vis no failing grade) 13.2 Determining Academic Honors (based on DepEd Order 15, s. 2016) 13.2.1 Honor Students per term are determined based on the following: 13.2.1.1 General Average of at least 90, computed by dividing the sum of all final grades by the total number of subjects required in a term. 13.2.1.2 Conduct grade and Christian Living grade not lower than 90. 13.2.1.3 No grade below 85 in any subject during the term. 13.2.2 Honor Students per year are determined based on the following: 13.2.2.1 General Average of at least 90, computed by dividing the sum of all final grades by the total number of subjects required in the grade level (DepEd Order No. 8, s.2015).

52 13.2.2.2 Conduct grade and Christian Living grade not lower than 90 in any term. 13.2.2.3 No grade below 85 in any subject during the school year. 13.2.3 The General Average must be computed up to three decimal places. 13.2.4 Students with Honors will be recognized based on the following clusters: Award General Average Equivalent With Highest Honors 98-100 Gold With High Honors 95-97 Silver With Honors 90-94 Bronze 13.3 Conduct Award A student is declared conduct awardee if he/she obtains a grade of 100% in conduct at the end of a term. 13.4 Special Awards 13.4.1 Best in Conduct This award is given to a student who is a consistent conduct awardee from the first to third term of each academic year and has been observed as the most exemplary in behavior upon deliberation. 13.4.2 Best in Christian Living Below are the criteria and guidelines for choosing the Best in Christian Living: CRITERIA POINTS CONDUCT ● The student has a conduct grade of at least 95% in all quarters. 30 CHRISTIAN LIVING GRADE ● The student has a grade of at least 90% in all quarters. 30 PIETY (in consultation with the adviser and students) 20

53 ● The student demonstrates a devout prayer life consistently through his devotion to the Holy Eucharist, frequent confession, and active participation in spiritual, liturgical, and socio-civic activities (morning prayer, retreat/recollection, social action program). RESPECT AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS (in consultation with the adviser and students) ● The student respects his elders (teachers and employees) and fellow Bosconians in words and deeds. He extends charity / unconditional assistance to others. 20 Total 100 13.4.2.1 Each class/section may have one or two CL awardees. 13.4.2.2 The CL award nominee must be a Roman Catholic. 13.4.2.3 The CL teacher consults the class adviser and the class for the CL award nominees. He/She explains the two criteria: PIETY and RESPECT AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS. He/She brings the class to a reflective process and asks them to nominate in writing two students from the class based on the aforementioned criteria. 13.4.2.4 The CL teacher identifies the CL award nominee. 13.4.2.5 The CL award nominee is presented to the honor’s deliberating committee for final decision and approval. 13.4.3 Leadership Award The leadership award is given to a student/s who has/have demonstrated exemplary skills in motivating others and organizing projects that have significantly contributed to the betterment of the department, school, and/or community. To be a leadership awardee, a student must: 13.4.3.1 have no failing grade in any subject 133.4.3.2 have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction 13.4.3.3 be a class/student government officer or an active member/officer of any recognized school club, team, or organization

54 13.4.3.4 be recommended by class adviser/animator 13.4.4 Award for Outstanding Organization/Club Member/s As recommended by the organization animator, this award is given to exemplary member/s of a duly recognized club or organization that has/have created positive impact on the school and/or community it serves. 13.4.5 Special Recognition/Citation Students who have represented the school / or won competitions at the district, division, regional, or international levels will be recognized. The awards they will receive are the certificates, medals, and trophies, or plaques received by the students from the various activities or contests they have joined. The department may or may not give additional awards. 13. 5 Other Special Awards for Graduating Students 13.5.1 Loyalty Award This award is given to graduating students who have been enrolled in Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati for certain consecutive school years. 13.5.1.1 Gold Loyalty Award. This award is given to graduating students who have stayed in the institution from Preparatory Level to Grade 12. 13.5.1.2 Silver Loyalty Award. This award is given to graduating students who have remained in the institution from Grade 1 level to Grade 12. 13.5.2 Award per Discipline Award per discipline, such as STEM, ABM, Communication Arts, Social Sciences, Athletics, etc., may be given to graduating students who have shown exemplary performance in the discipline's curricular and co/extra-curricular aspects. 13.5.2.1 Candidates must be nominated by the Subject Teacher/Animator under a learning area.

55 13.5.2.2 Candidates must have competed or participated in outside-school competition/s or activity/ies sanctioned by the school authority. For competition: Champion – 35 points Runners-up – 30 points Participation only – International – 30 pts. National - 25 pts. Regional - 20 pts. District - 15 pts. For activity: Organizer - 30 pts. Facilitator - 20 pts. Participant only - 10 pts. 13.5.2.3 Candidates must also have competed and/or participated in in-school competition/s or activity/ies. For competition: Champion – 20 points Runners-up – 15 points Participant only – 10 points For activity: Organizer - 20 pts. Facilitator - 15 pts. Participant only - 10 pts. 13.5.2.4 Candidates must have a grade not lower than 90% in the discipline he/she is nominated to receive an award. 13.5.2.5. Candidates must have a conduct grade not lower than 85% in all the terms in a school year. 13.5.2.6. Candidates must have at least one (1) in-school and one (1) outside-school competition and/or activity 13.5.2.7. Candidates must have at least a combined, in- school

56 and outside-school, score of 30 points in all the activities/competitions related to the disciplines listed below: 13.5.2.7.1. Mathematics 13.5.2.7.2. Science 13.5.2.7.3. Communication (Filipino & English) 13.5.2.7.4. Literature 13.5.2.7.5. Social Sciences 13.5.2.8. Candidates must submit pertinent documents on or before the set due date. Failure to do so means disqualification. 13.5.2.9. The decision of the deliberating body is final. . 13.5.3 Research and Innovation Award This award is given to graduating individuals, pairs, or groups with not more than six (6) members, who must have led the planning and execution of a research or innovation to advance the potential applications of technology, or research, whose findings can be used to improve the school and/or community. To receive this award, the following guidelines must be met: 13.5.3.1. Only the member/s of the research group with a grade of at least 90% in their Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion (III) subject is/are eligible to receive the award. 13.5.3.2 The group to which the candidates belong must be able to finish and defend its research work on the designated time, place, and date set by the Academic Cluster Head of the Research, Social Sciences, and Philosophy Area. 13.5.3.3 The group must be able to present its research works at the Annual Research Symposium held at the Braga Theater. 13.5.3.4. The member/s of the research group with the highest total score in the following criteria are/are the only eligible candidates to be nominated: 12.5.3.3.1. Final Defense Grade 12.5.3.3.2. Final Paper Grade

57 12.5.3.3.3. Oral Presentation Grade at the Research Symposium. 13.5.3.5. The Academic Cluster Head of Research, Social Sciences, and Philosophy Area will submit the names of the eligible candidates to the Research Committee 13.5.3.6 The Research Committee deliberates on the merit of each nomination. 13.5.3.7. There will be a Research and Innovation Award for the following strands: 12.5.3.7.1. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand 12.5.3.7.2. Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) Strand 12.5.3.7.3. Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand 12.5.3.7.4. Visual and Media Arts (VMA) Strand 13.5.3.6 This award may or may not be given in a school year. 13.5.4 Rector’s Award 13.5.4.1 The Rector’s Award is the most prestigious award given to any Bosconian of the graduating class. This award is given to a student who: 13.5.4.1.1 manifests in his/her life the teachings and ideals of St. John Bosco; 13.5.4.1.2 demonstrates exemplary academic performance; 13.5.4.1.3 demonstrates qualities of compassion, and service to either one organization/school/community or a variety of volunteer activities; and 13.5.4.1.5 demonstrates exemplary skills in motivating others and organizing projects that have significantly contributed to the betterment of the school or community. 13.5.4.2 Selection of the nominees shall undergo the following: 13.5.4.2.1 The class adviser shall nominate possible candidates from his/her class. 13.5.4.2.2 Nominated candidates should submit a

58 written essay narrating their Bosconian leadership experience, academic achievements, school/community involvement, and contributions. 13.5.4.2.3 The deliberating body composed of the Principal, Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, Director for Pastoral Affairs, and the Guidance Counselor will review the nominees’ submitted Essay, Academic Performance, Community Service/Involvement, and Leadership. 13.5.4.2.4 Each nominated candidate will be met by the deliberating body for a panel interview. 13.5.4.2.5 The deliberating body shall select the top three candidates and recommend them to the Rector. 13.5.4.2.6 The Rector’s choice shall be considered final. 13.6 Recognition Guidelines 13.6.3 Term-End Recognition 13.6.3.1 Students are recognized for their outstanding performance in class at the end of each term: First Term, Second Term, and Third Term. 13.6.3.2 Certificates are awarded to students who have shown exemplary performance in Conduct and Academics. 13.6.4 Year-End Recognition 13.6.4.1 Students are recognized for their outstanding performance in the grade level, at the end of the year. 13.6.4.2 Certificates and Medals are awarded to students who qualify for Academic, Conduct, Special and Other Awards.

59 Section 14. Graduation A Grade 12 student on his/her last school term should comply with the following requirements to be allowed to join the Graduation Ceremony: 14.1. should have completed all the curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular, and pastoral requirements, with no pending disciplinary case, as evidenced by his/her clearance and year-end status. 14.2. should have settled all school obligations. 14.3. should have attended the Graduation rehearsals. Pastoral Charity as the spirit the animates the Pastoral Ministry This is the center and synthesis of the Salesian Spirit, which St. John Bosco lived in all its fullness in the midst of the young people in his school. This brand of charity springs from his priestly love for their overall good, which translates to the salvation of souls. Concretely, this pastoral charity seeks to be attained through the following pastoral dimensions: 1. Faith Formation 1.1 Christian Living Curriculum 1.2 Retreats and Recollections 1.3 Prayer, Liturgy and Sacraments 2. Salesianity Formation 2.1 Salesian Studies 2.2 Salesian Youth Movement 3. Community Involvement 3.1 Social Action and Mission 3.2 Family Ministry 3.3 Pastoral Communication 4. Pastoral Accompaniment 4.1. Pastoral Counseling 4.2. Spiritual Direction 4.3. Vocation Accompaniment and Discernment 5. Guidance and Counseling Services PASTORAL PROGRAM

60 5.1 Program Components 5.1.1. Individual Development Planning 5.1.2. Guidance Period 5.1.3. Responsive Services 5.2 Guidance Services 5.2.1. Counseling 5.2.2. Orientation and Information 5.2.3. Enrichment 5.2.4. Individual Inventory Analysis 5.2.5. Follow-up 5.2.6. Research and Evaluation 5.2.7. Testing 5.2.8. Placement 5.2.9. Career Guidance 5.2.10. Service to Administrators, Teachers, and Parents Section 1: Faith Formation To form the young into good Christians and upright citizens is the main goal of every school of Don Bosco. So, too, is Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati (DBTI). Its education and evangelization of the Bosconians are done in an integral and holistic approach. The academic and technical programs of the Junior High School Department are responsible for the development of upright citizenship, while the Office of the Pastoral Ministry takes care of the Christian formation. 1.1 Christian Living Curriculum Faith formation is an “educational process” that may be likened to a journey with students as protagonists, Christian Living teachers and parents as providers of support and guidance, and Jesus Christ as inspiration, main companion, and destination. The curriculum for Christian Living is called “Jesus My Best Friend Catechesis” or the JMBF Curriculum. The CL curricula of Grades 1 to 12 follow the development of the JMBF Curriculum that the students in the elementary and junior high school already imbibed and learned. Faith formation is a continuous journey of encounter with Jesus, their friend. It is a curriculum that is articulated and integrated into the life of the students as they are immersed in the different Pastoral activities.

61 The overall subject Area Goal of JMBF Curriculum K-12 is to accompany students in their journey towards intimacy and communion with Christ and in him attain the fullness of life, with CLE facilitators and parents as lead educators and evangelizers. By strengthening traditional Filipino family values through the application of a dynamic and integrated faith formation curriculum and through the action and power of the Holy Spirit, students will know, live, celebrate, and proclaim their Catholic faith in joy, freedom, and loving service. The objective content of the Faith has three dimensions: what we believe as Christians (the DOCTRINE – truths of faith, creed, teachings), how we freely act according to our faith (MORALS – witness, commandments, beatitudes), and why and how we pray (WORSHIP – liturgy, sacraments, prayer). Jesus My Best Friend Catechesis incorporates all three dimensions in a unified presentation of the “Good News” that leads to the fullness of life in Jesus Christ. The aspects of objective faith are put side by side with the Johannine threefold Christological framework, “I am the WAY, I am the TRUTH, and I am the LIFE” (Jn. 14:6) and with the believer’s act of faith: I BELIEVE (knowledge and conviction), I LIVE (lifestyle or witness, values, and commitment), and I CELEBRATE (prayer of faith and trust). While it is true that the core of an academic undertaking is the curriculum, our Pastoral program puts the CL curriculum side-by-side with the other dimensions we offer to the Bosconians in our vision to form them to become what St. John Bosco envisions them to become: Good Christians and Upright Citizens. Christian Living is not just a subject to be mastered or learned but, most of all, an experience of an encounter with Christ , in consideration of this nature of the subject, a student’s grade is based on the following: Weight Components Written work Performance Tasks Term Assessment Class Participation 60% of the CL Grade 40% 20% 30% 10% 40% comes from the deliberated Conduct Grade

62 Descriptors and Grading scale for Christian Living Descriptive Grade Numerical equivalent Excellent 95-100 Very Satisfactory 90-94 Satisfactory 85-89 Less Satisfactory 80-84 Needs Improvement 75-79 No Grade did not submit any tasks 1.2 Retreats and Recollections “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). The high point of the CL meetings is the students’ retreat and recollection. The Bosconians are given the possibility to have a taste of Jesus’ experience of intimacy with God in silence and prayer, through their annual spiritual retreat and recollection. This opportunity allows Bosconians to rekindle and deepen their relationship with God because for them, every moment of the retreat or recollection is a peak experience for them. Alongside the experience of silence and solitude, there is a designed module for each grade level developing a particular theme. To wit: Grade Level Retreat Module Grade 11 Prayer (overnight) Grade 12 Discovering One’s Life Purpose (three days, two nights)

63 1.3 Prayer, Liturgy, and Sacraments St. John Bosco called his first undertaking 'Oratorio' - a place of prayer because of its primary purpose, namely to teach the young people to go to Church and pray. (Biographical Memoirs II, p 71). DBTI-Makati is not just an academic institution; it is also a school of prayer. In defining what prayer is, our Catholic Catechism (2558) turns to St. Therese of Lisieux to share with us her wisdom. For this young Saint, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy. Hence, here in Don Bosco, we engage in a range of formal and informal prayer experiences, not just mere vocal prayers. All classes begin the day with morning prayer. Likewise, each day is wrapped up with prayer sessions in each of the classrooms. When there is a morning assembly, the prayer is said together by all the students, and when there is none, it is said by the class in the classroom. Upon arriving at school in the morning, during recess, lunchtime and dismissal, everyone is encouraged to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This informal moment with Jesus nourishes their friendship with Him. Of the seven sacraments, two are of prime significance to Don Bosco: Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation. Taking this cue from our patron, one finds these two sacraments special to DBTI-Makati. The Holy Eucharist is the center of Catholic worship, in fact, the Church emphasizes that it is the fount and summit of our Christian faith (Lumen Gentium, 11). In Don Bosco, we hold a daily Mass at the Our Lady’s Chapel each morning. Likewise, we celebrate the Holy Mass for and by each grade level every week. Once a month, we hold a Holy Mass, which is attended to by the entire Senior High School Department, and on very special occasions, the entire Educative Pastoral Community (EPC) celebrates the Holy Eucharist as one academic family. In order to make the celebration more participative and meaningful, the Bosconians are primed through singing practices held periodically.

64 Meanwhile, the sacrament of Confession is ordinarily available to students during the period allotted for the prayer, if they feel the need for it, they may freely approach any of the priests on the campus. One feature of our Sacramental Program is the sacrament of Confirmation offered to the grades 11 and 12 Bosconians. Our Catholic Catechism speaks of those who receive it as "more perfectly bound to the various are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence, as true witnesses of Christ, they are more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed” (90). Hence, intensive preparations necessitate the reception of this sacrament. The Pastoral Ministry Office takes the lead in preparing the confirmands in coordination with St. John Bosco Parish. Section 2: Salesianity Formation 2.1. Salesian Studies In every Salesian school a Bosconian must experience a “home - a place that welcomes and where young people feel secure and loved; aTwo oflayground - where lasting friendships are made and experiences outside the classroom form character and personal development; a School - where students are educated for life and given every opportunity to achieve their full individual academic, cultural and sporting ability; and a Church where Gospel values and the presence of God in our lives is shared, understood, accepted and lived out in daily life.” Salesian studies include the teachings, life, charism and the spirituality of our father and founder St. John Bosco. One can assume that a Christian must not only know but also love Christ and everything he believes; just that a Bosconian must continue to embrace the beliefs and philosophies of a Salesian school as he continues his studies by doing his ordinary duties extraordinarily well and by being cheerful at the same time. Christian Living introduces and guides the Bosconians in their appreciation of the Salesian Spirituality especially St. John Bosco’s love for the Pope/the Church, Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and Mary, Help of Christians.

65 2.2 Salesian Youth Movement During John Bosco’s school days in Chieri (1831-1835), it was there that he had to live “the life of a student with all its anxieties, difficulties, dangers…” (BM 1, p. 185). That was his first time experiencing living away from home as a student. And he had to face up to two major problems: (1) He had to choose his company and (2) He needed to find means by which he could exert Christian influence on his new-found friends. In both of these problems, he found a solution—the formation of some sort of association, youth group, clubs. While there are various academic and interest clubs in DBTI-Makati, there are four which are considered special due to their religious nature and significance in the Salesian tradition. The following are: 1. Knights of the Altar 2. Juventus Group 3. Auxilium Sodality 4. Savio Group Then, and even now, the various youth groups helped him to make “Good Christians and Upright Citizens” among the Bosconians through the following ways: ● United the young people. ● Gained souls for Christ ● Filled the desperate need of young people for friendship ● Transformed the atmosphere of the campus. ● Seedbed of vocations Section 3: Community Involvement As Pope Francis mentioned in one of his homilies, “This is zeal, when one finds Jesus and feels the fire, like Paul, and must preach Jesus, must talk about Jesus, must help people, must do good things,” he explained. “When one finds the idea of Jesus, he or she remains an ideologue of Christianity, and this does not justify, only Jesus justifies us. May the Lord help us find Jesus, encounter Jesus, and may this Jesus change our life from within and help us to help others.” And as response to the vision of the school for the students to become agents of social transformation,

66 the Pastoral Ministry office has the following community involvement programs. 3.1 Social Action and Mission The Senior High School Social Action Program (SAP) is part of the K-12 SAP which aims to support the institution in forming Bosconians to be “champions of integral ecology” and “agents of social transformation.” The SHS Bosconians are expected to be mission-ready to promote the political, social, economic, and environmental good, in the service of the Church and humanity. Here is a short description of each Social Action program for Grade 11 and Grade 12. Grade Level Social Action Program Grade 11 COMMUNITY EXPOSURE The Social Action Program for Grade 11 aims to form Bosconians to actively respond to today’s social realities by promoting human dignity and environmental responsibility. The highlight of this program is the experience of a one-day exposure with an underprivileged partner community. The Grade 11 SAP is composed of 3 phases: 1. One day encounter with the partner families by student leaders of each class; 2. Fundraising for the home renovation of their partner families; and 3. Culminating Activity (one-day exposure by all students) As part of the preparation, the Bosconians are given four (4) special CL Lessons on Catholic Social Teachings, including Laudato Si’ on Care

67 for our Common Home. The Culminating activity, which is the one-day exposure by all the Grade 11 Bosconians, is an opportunity to apply the Catholic Social teachings, especially environmental stewardship. Since SY 2023-2024, the partner community of the Senior High School is the community in Southville 7, Brgy. Dayap, Calauan, Laguna. The majority of the residents in this community are relocatees from Metro Manila who were victims of natural calamities. Grade 12 COMMUNITY EXPOSURE & INVOLVEMENT In this final stage of the Social Action Program of Basic Education, the Bosconian is expected to live out solidarity with the marginalized in society through active service and the promotion of justice through joint good and participation. Through the integration with the academic subjects plus special CL Lessons on Catholic Social Teachings, the Bosconians will concretely respond to the needs of their continuing partner community by proposing or enhancing sustainable sources of livelihood. The Grade 12 SAP Culminating activity will be the actual implementation of their proposed livelihood programs or the promotion of the existing sources of livelihood with and for the residents of the Calauan community.

68 Grade 11 and Grade 12 VOLUNTEER WEEKEND EXPOSURES Voluntary weekend overnight exposures in Calauan will be offered to Grades 11 and 12 students on two separate weekends. The overnight exposure prepares the Bosconians for the work of mission and social transformation. It gives the opportunity for those who wish to share more of themselves and to live out being good Christians and upright citizens. Incoming Grade 12 SUMMER IMMERSION During the summer break, a week-long social immersion in a partner community will be offered to incoming Grade 12 students. The students will learn and experience the social mapping process in this activity. The summer immersion offers the opportunity to strengthen the missionary identity that each one shares with Christ through concrete acts of charity for and with the poor. The Social Action Program provides our Bosconians opportunities to be of service individually and as a school community. SAP is anchored on the school philosophy that as a Salesian Catholic high school, everyone is called to follow Jesus Christ’s call to serve the lost, the least and the last, for Christ Himself says, “For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me drink, I was a stranger, and you welcomed me, I was naked, and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me” (Matthew 25:35). 3.2 Family Ministry The family ministry offered in the different Salesian settings is modeled to relive Don Bosco’s first oratory in Valdocco, Italy. It is part of

69 the global network of the Salesian Youth Movement, which applies the Salesian spirituality and pedagogy. The preventive system as charismatic inspiration, wherein Don Bosco shared a true spirituality towards holiness with other priests, adult laymen, youngsters, and some women, with Mamma Margaret as the first among them (General Chapter 24, n. 3.87). The parents of Bosconians and lay mission partners are accompanied for continuous personal renewal to actively participate in the Salesian mission: “for the education and evangelization of young people.” The Salesian Educative Pastoral Plan will be used as the operational tool, the family as an integral dimension of youth ministry and “youth vocation ministry.” The Don Bosco family ministry envisions Bosconians who are prepared to embrace their vocations (e.g., God’s call to holiness, states of life, and present mission) and families of Bosconians who will respond to the call as missionaries in their parishes and communities. 1. G. I. F. T (God Incarnate First Thursday. It is a monthly Lectio Divina and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for the family of Bosconians. It seeks to accompany you in increasing your knowledge of God’s Word and love for the Eucharist to promote communion with Him.) This is an invitation to families of the Bosconians via Zoom. 2. FSGR (Family Sunday Gospel Reflection) is prepared weekly by the DBTI-Makati Family Ministry for the “church at home Sunday celebration of the Eucharist reflection” of the families of Bosconians. Together, the families reflect and start their spiritual journey as they prepare to meet Jesus in the celebration of the Sunday Holy Mass. 3. the Family Ministry of the school also prepares Family Weekend Retreat/Recollection to the families of the Bosconians via Zoom. 4. Parenting Seminars/Formation are also given to the parents of the Bosconians regularly and as the Pastoral Ministry office and the Junior High School department deemed it necessary. 3.3 Pastoral Communication Today’s world is immersed in communication and technology. Formation in Social and Pastoral Communication helps students adapt to and thrive in such an environment. Section 4: Pastoral Accompaniment 4.1 Pastoral Counseling Pastoral Counseling is a type of counseling where the counselor and the counselee bank on the resources of the faith to understand life

70 situations and positively respond to their challenges. Salesians, Christian living teachers, guidance counselors, pastoral ministers, teachers, and office staff make themselves available to offer this service to the Bosconians when needed. 4.2. Spiritual Direction Spiritual Direction “is the help given by one Christian to another which enables that person to pay attention to God’s communication to him or her, to respond to this personally communicating God, to grow in intimacy with this God, and to live out the consequences of the relationship.” The scope of spiritual direction is to help individuals to grow in relationship with God. 4.3 Vocation Accompaniment and Discernment This dimension of the Pastoral Program provides inputs and varied experiences to the Bosconians in order to equip them to respond to the universal call to holiness by discovering and responding to their specific vocation. St. John Paul II writes that holiness is not only a state but a task, whereby Christians should strive for a full Christian life, imitating Christ, God the Son, who gave his life for God the Father and for his neighbor (Novo Millennio Ineunte, 6). It is in this regard that the entire school community of DBTI-Makati strives to be a seedbed—not just to a Salesian consecrated vocation—but to Holiness as such. Section 5: Guidance and Counseling Services The primary purpose of the Guidance and Counseling Services Cluster is to assist the students in understanding themselves better as they go through the stages of their personal growth and development through Don Bosco’s Preventive System of Education. In consonance with this purpose, the Guidance personnel must concern themselves with the welfare of the students. By the employment of special means, they must direct and assist the individual student in understanding himself, achieving harmonious personal and interpersonal relations, and arriving at a sound decision.

71 5.1. PROGRAM COMPONENTS 5.1.1. Individual Development Planning The program consists of activities that focus on assisting each student to develop, analyze, and evaluate his or her educational, social, personal, and vocational/career plan. Individual planning addresses the same objectives for all students in a specific grade level and is based on the result or evaluation of the information contained in his cumulative folder. The specific guidelines are observed to ensure that the program is properly provided to the students: 1. The Guidance Counselor/Associate, upon receiving the lists of officially enrolled students from the Registrar’s office, prepares an individual cumulative folder. 2. Documents such as test/s results, information sheet/s, Guidance period outputs, records of counseling sessions, follow-up, interviews, narrative reports, and the like are collected and kept. 3. All the data or information contained in the cumulative folder are regularly evaluated and considered by the Guidance Counselor/Associate in handling, dealing with, guiding, and planning the student’s life goal/path. 5.1.2. Guidance Period (Homeroom Guidance) The program intends to promote all students' healthy development and growth of all students through classroom discussions, workshops, seminars, orientations, and interactions. The activities provide developmental and sequential lessons and modules carefully created by the Guidance Counselors to suit the needs of the students. The activities/modules address students’ development in educational, personal, social, and career/vocational development. The specific guidelines are observed to ensure that the program is properly provided to the students: 1. The Counselor/Associate prepares and administers a need assessment to the students.

72 2. The Guidance Counselor/Associate prepares and reviews the module and/or materials to be used during the Guidance Period based on the results of the needs assessment. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Associate facilitates the Guidance period based on the schedule given by the Academic Head. 4. The Guidance Counselor/Associate processes the activity and collects student outputs (if available). 5. The students evaluate the program at the end of the session. 5.1.3. Responsive Services The program consists of strategies and interventions that the Guidance Counselors/Assocoates use to address student problems or concerns that hamper their success in educational, social, personal, and vocational development. Counselors identify obstacles and acknowledge the challenges the student faces on a daily basis. They work with the students to remove these obstacles and challenges through individual and/or group counseling. Consultation, referral, and home visitation are done if needed. The specific guidelines are observed to ensure that the program is properly provided to the students: 1. The Guidance Counselor/Associate consults with class advisers, subject teachers, APAA, and APSA (referrer) regarding student concerns that need to be addressed. 2. The Guidance Counselor/Associate calls the attention of the concerned student and/or parent regarding the issue raised by the referrer. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Associate identifies and schedules the intervention to be given to the referred student/s. 4. The Guidance Counselor/Associate prepares the necessary report/s and/or documents after providing the intervention. 5. The Guidance Counselor/Associate gives feedback to the one who made the referral about the status or progress of the referred student.

73 6. The referred student fills up the counseling effectiveness evaluation form. 5.2. GUIDANCE SERVICES Counseling Counseling is the “heart” of the Guidance and Counseling Program. It is a professional service through which each student is helped to understand himself in relation to his unique and developing world through an opportunity for free expression within a setting of privacy and acceptance. To ensure that the service is appropriately provided, specific guidelines are observed; 1. The Guidance Counselor/Associate processes the referral/s and/or accommodates walk-ins for counseling. 2. The Guidance Counselor/Associate will prepare the call slip to be signed by the Assistant Principal for Pastoral Affairs. 3. The Guidance counselor/Associate calls the attention of the counselee for the scheduled counseling session. 4. The Guidance counselor/Associate facilitates the counseling session. 5 The Guidance counselor/Associate prepares a counseling report or guidance intervention form. 6. The Guidance counselor/Associate gives feedback to the referrer/or counselee. 7. The referred student fills up the counseling effectiveness evaluation form. 5.2.1. Orientation and Information The Orientation Service is an organized and systematic approach by which pertinent information is made available to the students, parents, and teachers. Its primary objective is to allow students and parents alike to acquire/assimilate the necessary information about the school – its

74 purposes and objectives, and accordingly, be able to adjust easily and to feel a sense of security and belongingness. To ensure that the service is appropriately provided, specific guidelines are observed; 1. The Guidance Coordinator meets the Guidance Counselors/Associates to plan for the orientation activity. 2. The Guidance Coordinator submits the activity with the APPA for approval. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Associate prepares all necessary materials for the activity. 4. The Guidance Counselor/Associate communicates the activity to the students and/or parents. 5. The Guidance Counselor/Associate facilitates the scheduled orientation activity. 6. The participants evaluate the orientation activity. 5.2.2. Enrichment The Enrichment Service is an organized guidance service that aims at helping the students enhance and develop the necessary skills to cope with the social-civic and academic demands of the school. Activities relevant to this service are incorporated into the formulation or creation of homeroom guidance. 5.2.3. Individual Inventory and Analysis The Individual Inventory Service is a longitudinal, organized, and systematic process of collecting, recording, and utilizing information about each student of his home and family background, his intellectual and social development, and other pertinent information gathered from psychological tests, interviews, and counseling as he progresses through school. This is to assist each student to know himself better as well as for self-realization. To ensure that the service is properly documented, the specific guidelines are observed;

75 1. The Guidance Counselor/Associate reproduces the information sheet 2. The Guidance Counselor/Associate distributes the information sheets to the students and asks them to fill up and supply the necessary information that is being asked. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Associate collects all the accomplished information sheets and updates the cumulative folder that is stored securely in the GA/GC Office. 4. The Guidance Counselor/Associate conducts the intake interview for grade 11 students and the exit interview for grade 12 students. 5. The Guidance Counselor/Associate updates and secure all information, test results, and counseling notes at the Counseling room. 5.2.4. Follow-up The follow-up service of the Guidance and Counseling Program includes pursuing the progress of students towards attaining the solution(s) to the problem(s) referred for counseling. To ensure that the service is properly documented, the specific guidelines are observed; 1. The Guidance Counselor/Associate calls the attention of the referred student and parent to schedule a session. 2. The Guidance Counselor/Associate prepares the needed materials for the session. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Associate conducts the scheduled session. 4. The Guidance Counselor/Associate prepares the counseling report and/or intervention form. 5. The referred student fills up the counseling effectiveness evaluation form.

76 5.2.5. Research and Evaluation The Research and Evaluation Service is a vital part of the guidance program. It is through this service that data gathered through other Guidance services such as counseling, testing, and inventory are utilized, investigated, and studied for the purpose of improving the guidance program and/or coming up with recommendations that may improve students’ behavior and/or performance. To ensure that the service is properly documented, the specific guidelines are observed; 1. The Guidance Counselor/Associate collects necessary information and data from the student. 2. The Guidance Counselor/Associate generates reports from the data collected. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Associate interprets the data collected. 4. The Guidance Counselor/Associate recommends interventions and/or actions to be taken. 5.2.6. Testing It is a well-organized and efficient data-gathering activity organized for the primary purpose of assessing individual and group needs as well as getting an overview of the student population using psychometric devices. The data gathered is used to further the personal and academic growth of the students. To ensure that the service is properly documented, the specific guidelines are observed; 1. Depending on the needs of the batch assigned to him/her, the Guidance Counselor/Associate decides on what test to give. 2. The Guidance Counselor/Associate checks the availability of the test materials. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Associate plots the different dates in the conduct of the test.

77 4. The Guidance Counselor/Associate informs the Guidance Coordinator of the different test schedules then the Guidance Coordinator informs the Assistant Principal for Pastoral Affairs of the schedule. 5. The Guidance Counselor/Associate coordinates the testing schedule with the SHS Administrators (Principal, APAA, and APSA) 6. The Guidance Counselor/Associate conducts the scheduled test. 5.2.7. Placement The Placement Service is an activity-based service in which the school attempts to ensure the students’ interest, aptitude, and academic/technical performance match their college program of choice. In this service, the students are also provided with a wide range of opportunities that facilitate realistic career planning and decision-making process. To ensure that the service is properly documented, the specific guidelines are observed; 1. The Guidance Counselor/Associate inquires and coordinates with the different colleges and universities regarding their admission process and schedule. 2. The Guidance Counselor/Associate informs the students about the different courses and admission procedures of the different colleges and universities. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Associate facilitates the submission of applications by batch to the different colleges and universities. 4. The Guidance Counselor/Associate facilitates and coordinates the scheduled admission testing whether in the colleges and universities or onsite in Don Bosco Makati. 5. The Guidance Counselor/Associate recommends or provides a Certificate of Good Moral Character which the student has to pay a certain amount for the said recommendation and certificate. 6. The Guidance Counselor/Associate distributes the results of the admission test if it is not released online.

78 5.2.8. Career Guidance Career Guidance is a service where various activities are designed and implemented to assist students to make appropriate educational and occupational choices. This program recognizes the varied interests, talents, abilities, and personal values of students in relation to what they would like to become. It also utilizes career assessment tools to provide objective data and assist students in making informed decisions. To ensure that the service is properly documented, the specific guidelines are observed; 1. The Guidance Counselor/Guidance Associate plans for the activity to be given to the students. 2. The Guidance Counselor/Guidance Associate prepares the necessary materials for the activity and scouts for speakers/experts, when needed. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Guidance Associate submits the proposed activity to the Guidance Coordinator for checking. Once checked the Guidance Counselor/Guidance Associate submits the same to the APPA for approval. 4. The Guidance Counselor/Guidance Associate prepares communication with all concerned stakeholders and implements the activity for the students upon approval. 5. The students evaluate the implemented activity. 5.2.9. Services to Administrators, Teachers, and Parents These are organized and efficient services that provide administrators, teachers, and parents with relevant student information and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for understanding the students. To ensure that the service is properly documented, the specific guidelines are observed; 1. The Guidance Counselor/Associate plans for the activity to be given to the Administrators, Teachers, and/or Parents.

79 2. The Guidance Counselor/Associate prepares the necessary materials for the activity and/or invites facilitators/speakers/experts as the need may be. 3. The Guidance Counselor/Associate communicates the scheduled activity to the Administrators, Teachers, and/or Parents. 4. The Guidance Counselor/Associate implements the activity. 5. The participants evaluate the implemented activity. To complement and enrich the various offerings of the Department, the Office for Student Affairs will implement the programs and policies on STUDENT ACTIVITIES and STUDENT DISCIPLINE. Section 1: Student Activities 1.1 Student Activities Program Formal education mostly happens within the confines of the classroom. However, learning may also transpire outside the classroom and the school. Thus, a complementary program, Student Activities, is created. The Student Activities Program aims to enrich and enhance the experiences taught and learned in the classroom. It also intends to discover, develop, and hone whatever skills and talents the students have through worthwhile activities. Moreover, the program provides direction to the department's different extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. This program is implemented, monitored, and evaluated by the Office of the Co and Extra-curricular Activities Coordinator (CECAC) under the Office of the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs (APSA). STUDENT AFFAIRS

80 1.2 Program Objectives To contribute to the attainment of Don Bosco-Makati’s vision, mission, and goals, the Student Activities Program aims to: 1. complement the academic, technical, and pastoral programs of the department; 2. ensure that the co and extra-curricular activities of the department are directed towards empowering the students to become ideal Bosconians; 3. assist the student government and the youth groups in their activities, projects, and needs; 4. provide avenues to enhance further the students’ special talents, academic and technical skills, and interests; 5. provide the students with various opportunities for leadership, service, and volunteerism. 1.3 Program Scope The Student Activity Program has for its scope the totality of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. It is structured to meet the learners' spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, aesthetic, moral, and physical needs suited to their interests and levels. A proper balance is maintained to provide for large and small group activities. Intense competitive activities are avoided. Time and expenditures are in proportion to the overall educational program. Flexibility, informality, and democratic practices characterize the Student Activity Program. Initiative, creativity, collaborative planning (involving the students), a sense of responsibility, and opportunities to develop the core values of Spirituality – Collaboration – and Integrity. are encouraged through the facilitation of the animators. The Student Activity Program aims to attain the program's objectives through the following areas: ● Student Leadership ● Youth Groups ● Student Discipline

81 1.3.1 Student Leadership 1.3.1.1 The Student Government The Student Government is the highest student organization of the Senior High School whose members are elected among the student body. It helps and coordinates with the Administration and Faculty regarding implementing the school rules and regulations, general policies, and program activities. Please see Appendix B for the Guidelines of the composition functions of the SHS Student Government and its Organizational chart. 1.3.1.2 Classroom Officers The members of the class elect them to assist the class adviser in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom and in facilitating the class involvement in various school activities. The primary role of the classroom officers is to assist the class adviser in animating the class. Hence, they are directly responsible to their class advisers. 1.3.1.2.1 Class President (Councilor) He/She attends all Student Council meetings and works closely with the Class Adviser and with the class officers to ensure the success of all activities. He/She also presides over class meetings. 1.3.1.2.2 Vice President: He/She fulfills the duties of the President in his/her absence. He/she performs duties and responsibilities assigned to him/her by the President. 1.3.1.2.3 Secretary/Attendance Monitor: He/She assists the adviser and the subject teachers in monitoring the attendance and punctuality of every student in the class. He/She is responsible for getting and returning the absentee list from/to the Secretary early in the morning and at the end of the day. He/She attends and takes minutes of all class meetings. 1.3.1.2.4 Treasurer He/She keeps and maintains accurate records of the class’ finances. 1.3.1.2.5 Pastoral Coordinators He/She coordinates with the Pastoral Ministry regarding mass schedules and mass sponsorship. Pastoral Coordinators for each program such as:

82 ● Prefect for Liturgy ● Prefect for Marian Devotions ● Prefect for Social Action Program ● Prefect for E-vangelization 1.3.1.2.6 Athletic Beadle He/She coordinates with the PE teacher regarding intramural games and other sports-related activities. 1.3.1.2.7 Key Holder He/She takes care of the classroom key. He/She is responsible to get and return the key from/to the APSA early in the morning and at the end of the day. He/She should not lend the key to anybody unless with permission from the APSA. 1.3.1.3 Youth Group Officers They are elected by the members of their respective clubs and organizations. With the supervision of their Animator, they plan, implement, and evaluate their program of activities. 1.3.1.4 Youth Groups The Senior High School students are all encouraged to become members of any of the Youth Groups. The different groups are categorized as follows: • Sodalities • Strand-based Organizations • DepEd-Mandated Clubs • Interest Clubs Their involvement in the Youth Groups will allow them to socialize outside of their usual cliques and to contribute to the “smooth running of the house,” as St. John Bosco used to say. Below are the guidelines and the kinds of Youth Groups: Guidelines on Youth Group Membership ● All students are automatically members of the Strand-based Organizations and are allowed to join another one of the other Youth groups, namely, Sodalities, DepEd-Mandated Groups, and the Interest Clubs.

83 ● Students elected as Prefects/coordinator for Pastoral Ministry will be automatic members of the Sodality groups, depending on its nature. ● Students are required to attend the scheduled meeting of their respective youth groups. Note: Students may propose to form their own interest club provided they meet the requirements approved by the Office for Student Affairs. For interest groups, they should have a minimum number of 10 members. If the group does not reach the minimum number of members, the group will be dissolved, and the students will choose another available Youth Group. Kinds of Youth Group Sodalities These are the religious groups significant in the Salesian tradition. The Pastoral Ministry Office supervises the following groups: ● Knights of the Altar ● Auxilium ● Savio Friends ● Juventus DepEd Mandated and Strand-based Organizations These groups are academically related to the different strands offered by the Academic Program. Below are the following: DepEd Mandated Organization Braga Gazette/Broadcasting Rover Scout Wolfpack Strand-based Organization START-UP Accountancy, Business and Management PRAXIS Humanities and Social Sciences AD LIB Arts and Design TRIVERSE PROSPER Science Team Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

84 TRIVERSE DIMENSION Math Team Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics TRIVERSE KICK START Technology Team Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Interest clubs These groups are aligned to the different interests or hobbies of the students and are supervised by the Student Affairs Office. Below are the following: • AM Cafe • Audio Arts (Music) • B-Roll Media Productions • Eskapo • Greywolves Esports • Hack Club • Psych Society of Peer Counselors • Speakers Guild • Sports - Basketball • Sports - DB Smashers (Badminton) • Sports - Fitness Hub • Sports - Volleyball • Table Top Section 2: Student Discipline In line with the founder’s Preventive System of Education, the concept of discipline is understood to be transformative, but students are still reminded that there are always consequences for their acts and decisions in life that are part of their learning process. In processing students’ learning from their mistakes, the following shall be considered: 2.1 Discipline in the Context of Legal Mandates and Moral Duties Schools need to instill discipline among students. More than maintaining order on campus, observing regulations is a training ground for students to develop moral character and personal discipline. The school endeavors to strengthen the formation of students, which starts at home. Ultimately, the collaborative efforts of the home and school will produce “Good Christians and Upright Citizens,” who will serve as the foundation of a successful society. “All educational institutions shall teach the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop moral

85 character and personal discipline xxx.” [1987 Constitution, Art. XIV Sec. 3 (2)]. 2010 Revised Manual of Regulations for Private Schools (RMRPS) section 132 empowers the school as follows: “Each private school shall have the authority and prerogative to promulgate such reasonable norms, rules, and regulations as it may deem necessary for the maintenance of good discipline, which shall be effective as of the date of their promulgation unless otherwise specified. Therefore, the school rules governing student discipline and the corresponding sanctions must be clearly specified in writing and made available to the students, their parents or guardians.” 2.2 Discipline in the Context of Preventive System (St. John Bosco on Discipline) “I need permission from you, but it has to come from one and all – permission, for once, to let me give you a haircut. Your regular barber cannot do what I have in mind. If I did not take this step, your hair would grow so long and tangled that it could no longer be clipped and would become a rope to drag you to the precipice. “What am I driving at?” you ask. St. Teresa also says that the soul has hairs that, if not clipped, will turn into rope. These hairs are failings that we all have. At first, they are tiny hairs, but if they are not corrected as soon as they become noticeable, they grow so strong that the devil can use them as ropes to drag you to perdition. If you let faults grow too strong, what can you do then? Can you cut a rope with scissors? Let me give you examples. A boy is urged to smoke – smoking stands here for any imperfect aspirations – and does so with the sly. This is a tiny hair – a defect – just starting to grow. If he is humble to my advice and listens to me and becomes convinced that smoking is harmful if he resists the urge of that little hair – that little defect – has been clipped. But if he keeps up the habit of hiding his fault from his superiors, he will someday encounter a devil that will use that urge as a rope to haul him to perdition, not to mention the harm his health will suffer in the meantime. Therefore, willingly cooperate with me in correcting your little faults. Be humble. If you let me clip these tiny hairs – these tiny defects – the devil will have no hold to drag you down with him.” (M.B. Vol. VII, pp. 364-365)

86 Section 3: Policies Academic Integrity As a Catholic educational institution, DBTI–Makati puts a premium on academic honesty; therefore, a student is expected to: ● submit only academic requirements such as performance tasks (PeTa), assignments, reflection papers, projects, and research papers that are original or their work; and ● cite references and sources for ideas, concepts, and data obtained from tables, illustrations, figures, pictures, images, and videos that they used for their school requirements. 3.1 External Appearance 3.1.1 School Uniform Students are required to wear the prescribed school uniform properly and at all times when in school. 3.1.1.1 Male Uniform ● Cream-colored polo jacket with school logo pin. ● Plain white undershirt ● Navy blue long pants of any material (refer to the ones being sold at the school supplies) except denim. Faddish styles (skinny jeans, cropped/folded pants) are prohibited. ● Plain black leather shoes with black socks that are at least ankle length. Foot socks are not allowed. ● For PE Class and other activities: Customized PE Shirt bearing the colors of the different sections, black shorts, and sports shoes. 3.1.1.2 Female Uniform ● Cream-colored blouse with navy blue necktie ● Plain white camisole as undergarment ● Navy blue long pants of any material (refer to the ones being sold at the school supplies) except denim. Faddish styles (skinny jeans, cropped/folded pants) are prohibited.

87 ● Plain black leather closed shoes with wide heels not higher than 1 inch, black foot socks. ● For PE Class and other activities: Customized PE Shirt bearing the colors of the different sections, black jogging pants, and sports shoes. Note: Uniforms purchased outside of the school must be of the same cut and style as the ones being sold in the School Supplies of DBTI-Makati. 3.1.2 School ID ● The Senior High School Department enforces the “No ID, no entry” policy. ● The school ID is used for tapping in and out at the entrance gates of the school, for access to school premises and attendance monitoring. ● The school ID must be used for identification purposes only. Lending, borrowing, or other improper usage are not allowed. ● Tampering with the ID card is considered a serious offense. ● The School ID is to be worn at all times while in school, except during PE class, laboratory and shop work. ● Only the official ID lace provided by the school is allowed. ● Lost school ID must be reported to the APSA’s office. If not found after two (2) days, a request form for new ID must be accomplished and submitted together with an affidavit of loss to the Principal’s office for approval. ● Once the request is approved, a permit for the issuance of new ID shall be forwarded to the Registrar’s office for processing, and to the Cashier’s Office for payment. ● A student without ID shall be subjected to disciplinary sanction. 3.1.3 Hairstyle 3.1.3.1 Male Hairstyle ● Male students must sport a well-groomed hairstyle that is clean-cut not reaching both ears and the collar of the uniform. ● Faddish hairstyle, such as but not limited to long hair, long bangs, skin head, dyed, undercut, highlighted hair, faux hawk, anime, hair tattoo, and the like, is not allowed.

88 3.1.3.2 Female Hairstyle ● Hairstyle should be simple and neat. ● Sporting fancy haircut (dyed/highlighted hair, undercut) is not allowed. 3.1.3.3 Hairstyle Inspection ● During Adviser’s time, the Class adviser reminds the students of the hairstyle policy. A list of student/s who consistently violate/s the rules on hairstyle shall be forwarded to the APSA for proper monitoring and recommendation of consequences and intervention. ● The Prefect of Discipline conducts hairstyle inspection every first and third Monday of the month. ● The following sanctions shall be given for violation of this rule: No. of Offense Sanction 1st A notice to parents is given by the Prefect of discipline through email/phone call. The student is given three days to comply. 2nd failure to comply is considered the 2nd offense. The student’s parents will be asked to fetch the student and have him/her comply. Conduct grade is deducted 5 points. 3rd If the student has not complied after the 2nd offense, he/she will not be admitted in class. He/She is to receive 75 in conduct. 4th After the 3rd offense, the student is given 70 in conduct (major offense) Note: Student who will receive three(3) warnings in a term will be considered as a Habitual offender which will fall under Major Offenses section 4.1.1.37 3.1.4 On Wearing of Accessories and Physical Appearance A. Male students must not wear/display the following: ● physical ornaments like earrings, headbands, hairclips, tongue rings, chains and other accessories;

89 ● caps or the hood of a jacket inside the school building; ● sandals/slippers; ● tattoo (whether henna, washable or permanent) or any form of body piercing; ● nail polish, make-up/foundation or the like. B. Female students must not wear/display the following: ● laced or half camisole, colored bras, and school blouse that is unbuttoned, undersized, or with folded sleeves; ● caps or the hood of a jacket inside the school building; ● sandals/slippers, high heels; ● dangling/multiple/misplaced/fancy earrings; ● multiple bracelets/anklets; ● tattoo (whether henna, washable or permanent) or any form of body piercing; ● long/colored/polished fingernails; ● heavy make-up. For both male and female students, wearing a jacket/sweater/shirt with prints or images that have profane, discriminatory messages and are contrary to school values is prohibited. 3.1.5 Proper Hygiene and Good Grooming Good personal hygiene is necessary for everyone. Though Don Bosco encourages students to run and play during breaks, it is still expected that they observe proper hygiene and good grooming. The students are expected to do the following: • stop playing 10 minutes before the next scheduled class/activity; • wash up and prepare themselves for the next class; • bring an extra shirt and hygiene kit to maintain personal hygiene and good health. 3.2 Arrival and Dismissal 3.2.1 Gates open at 6:00 AM and closes at 6:00PM. Students, parents and guardians must respect the official school hours and working hours of the school personnel by ensuring that they arrive and leave the school premises at the appropriate time.

90 Students who arrive in school early are advised to stay in the lobby and avoid loitering around the campus. All students are expected to leave the school premises immediately after dismissal unless authorized to stay in connection with an official school activity as approved by the Principal or authorized representative. ● Students who are not fetched by 6:00 PM must stay at the lobby/holding area only. ● Playing, littering, and/or loitering in the lobby while waiting to be fetched are prohibited. ● Students who have tapped out their IDs after dismissal time will not be allowed to re-enter the campus unless for a valid reason and they need to tap in again to re-enter. ● Although school buses are not extensions of the school, bullying and other misconduct incidents are not tolerated since students are expected to behave as Bosconians wherever they are. The school service operators are encouraged to address and investigate these matters and file the necessary report to the APSA for appropriate action. 3.2.2 Only a skeletal security force is on-site before 6:00 AM and after 6:00 PM. As such, there is minimal supervision available for students. Thus, parents are strongly advised to bring and fetch their children within the prescribed period. 3.2.3 Parents and guardian/s who allow their children to arrive in school earlier than 6:00 AM or to leave later than 6:00 PM cannot hold the school, its teachers, officials, or the administration, responsible for any untoward incident that may happen. 3.2.4 Parent/s or guardian/s must notify the Principal in writing regarding custody arrangements affecting their children. Such notification must be coupled with supporting official documents. 3.3 Attendance and Punctuality 3.3.1 Attendance Students ought to punctually attend classes and activities based on their official class schedule. When a student is unable to attend class,

91 due to any reason, he/she must present an excuse letter signed by his/her parents/guardians immediately upon returning to school. This may be done through email. The explanation of absence should be approved by the APSA before the student enters his/her class. The ‘No excuse letter, no admittance’ policy will be strictly enforced, and no make-up activities shall be provided. 3.3.2 Absences Failure of a student to attend required school activities will give him/her an absence which is classified as either excused or unexcused. In both cases, the student is responsible for catching up on the lessons he/she missed during his/her absence. 3.3.2.1 Excused Absences - are absences which are approved by the APSA such as but not limited to: ● Illness or injury that stops them from doing normal schoolwork (supported by a letter from the parent or a valid medical certificate). ● Disease which is infectious (supported by a letter from the parent or a valid medical certificate). ● Death or sickness of an immediate family member. Note: Students should not be sent to school when they are ill. They must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. An absence of more than a day due to health reasons would require a medical certificate. 3.3.2.2 Unexcused absences - when a student is absent and a parent/guardian has not informed the school or the school deems the absence as inexcusable such as but not limited to: ● Celebrating birthdays, attending family reunions, going to the airport to welcome family/relatives or other similar circumstances. Students who accumulate unexcused absences in excess of 20% of the total school days per term may be dropped from the academic subject/s following the existing DepEd rules and regulations.

92 CONDUCT DEDUCTION FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES At the end of the term, corresponding points will be deducted from the Conduct Grade for unexcused absences of students. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FREQUENCY DEMERIT POINTS INTERVENTIONS 1 day 2 point conduct grade deduction Planner remark 2 days 4 point conduct grade deduction Phone call to the parents 3 days 6 point conduct grade deduction written warning and conference with parents 4 days 10 point conduct grade deduction 5 days 12 point conduct grade deduction; Home visit 6 days 14 point conduct grade deduction; 7 days 16 point conduct grade deduction; written reprimand and conference with parents; Minor Offense 8 days 18 point conduct grade deduction; 9 days 20 point conduct deduction Final written reprimand and conference with parents; Major Offense 10 days Dropped from the subject/s. Recommendation for TEC

93 3.3.2.3 Leave of absence In case a student needs to temporarily miss classes beyond the 20% allowable absence, he/she is required to file a leave of absence to attend to his/her concerns. The leave may be granted for the following reasons: ● Prolonged ailment ● Serious family matters ● Scholarship abroad The approval of the leave of absence is upon the discretion of the principal. If the student fails to file a leave of absence, the school reserves the right to deny the acceptance of the student. The following specific procedures govern approved leave of absence: ● The parents who would like to ask for a leave of absence for their child should seek the approval of the Principal through personal appearance or formal letter duly signed by them. ● All official leave of absence applications must indicate the effective date of leave and anticipated date of return. ● Requests for approved leave of absence must be filed in the Office of the Principal. ● The parent/s also has/have the responsibility to notify the class adviser. 3.3.3 Punctuality Punctuality is the value of giving importance to time, and students are encouraged to observe it. The official activity of the school starts at 7:30 AM and students are expected to be in school (assembly area or classroom) before 7:30 AM. Those who arrive beyond the appointed time will be considered tardy. Excessive tardiness will merit the following penalties:

94 TARDINESS FREQUENCY (PER TERM) DEMERITS INTERVENTION 1 to 2 time/s Warning 3 to 4 times 2 point conduct grade deduction 5 to 6 times 4 point conduct grade deduction; written reminder in the planner 7 to 8 times 6 point conduct grade deduction; written reprimand in the planner and/or home visit 9 to 10 times 8 point conduct grade deduction; written reprimand and conference with parents; Minor offense 11 to 13 times 10 point conduct grade deduction; Major offense 14 and above 20 point in conduct grade deduction for the term 3.3.4 Excuse Slip/Letter for Absence or Tardiness For monitoring and validation of absences, the school will strictly implement a ‘no excuse letter – no admittance to class policy. 3.3.4.1 For Absence – Upon returning to school, a letter of explanation must be presented/emailed and secure a clearance approved first by the APSA or authorized representative before entering the class. Without the excuse letter, the student’s absence will be deemed unexcused. 3.3.4.2 For Tardiness – a letter of explanation must be presented/emailed if the student committed three (3)

95 tardiness to the APSA’s office as a clearance for entry to the class. 3.3.4.3 A student who comes to school after the second period shall be charged a half-day absence. 3.3.4.4 A student who comes after 12:30 p.m. shall not be allowed to enter the school premises unless for a valid reason. 3.3.5 Truancy Students should be present and participate in all formative activities. Hence, leaving the campus/classroom/area of activity without permission from school authorities during school hours is strictly prohibited and is considered a major offense. This includes cutting classes, gallivanting, and leaving the residence in school uniform but not reporting to school. The concerned teacher should grant permission to leave the classroom or area using the planner. To ensure that all students are accounted for, the teacher checks the attendance at the beginning of the class period. 3.4 Discipline during Masses and assemblies. During Mass, students are expected to: ● be in a prayerful disposition; ● observe silence during Masses and mobilization; ● sing and respond to the prayers; ● refrain from using their cellphone or any kind of gadgets; ● observe prescribed uniform, wearing of ID, and if casual, recommended type for the day; ● be with their class/section. During assemblies/activities, students are expected to: ● observe proper behavior during assemblies and mobilization; ● participate in accordance with the requirement or nature of the activity being facilitated during assembly/activity; ● Refrain from using their cellphone or any kind of gadgets during the activity unless permitted;

96 ● observe prescribed uniform, wearing of ID and if casual, recommended type for the day; ● be with their class/section. 3.4.1 Morning Assemblies Students are required to attend whenever morning assemblies are scheduled. Please see 3.4 Discipline during morning assemblies, regular assemblies, special assemblies, and EPC Masses for the expected behavior of the student. 3.4.2 Regular assemblies ● After recess and lunch breaks – The students are allowed to enter their respective classrooms 5 minutes before the scheduled activity. They are expected to wait for their subject teacher in silence and order. ● Lights should be turned on when students are inside the classroom. 3.4.3 Special assembly during emergencies, evacuations, and drills In case of emergency or evacuation drills, the students are expected to follow the guidelines and respond accordingly as instructed by the people in charge. For fire and earthquake disasters, the assigned venue for evacuation is the Football field. During flood, the students will stay in their respective classrooms with their Advisers. Please refer to Appendix C – Preventive Measures and Safety Protocols, Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati. 3.4.4 EPC and Departmental Masses Students are required to attend scheduled EPC, Departmental, and Weekly Masses. Please see 3.4 Discipline during morning assemblies, regular assemblies, special assemblies, and EPC Masses for the expected behavior of the student.

97 3.5 Classroom Discipline ● Students should observe proper behavior inside the classroom in accordance with the requirement or nature of the activity being facilitated by the subject teacher or classroom officer. ● Students should put their bags and personal belongings in a place that will not obstruct the teacher's and fellow students' movements. ● Cleanliness and orderliness should be strictly observed. ● In case a student needs to leave the classroom, permission must be secured from the subject teacher. ● Eating and drinking flavored beverages are strictly prohibited inside the classroom. ● Sleeping inside the classroom during class will not be tolerated. 3.6 Places Designated as Off-limits: Students are not allowed in the following areas designated as off-limits. ● Braga building rooftop ● TVET areas ● Salesians’ Convent During breaks, students are not allowed to stay in the following areas: ● Classroom ● Shops ● Science laboratories ● Computer laboratory ● Hallways ● Staircases ● Faculty room ● Driveways 3.7 Cleanliness of Classrooms and Campus Cleanliness and orderliness are values reflective to the department’s advocacy on Environmental Care and Protection. Students are, therefore, expected to keep the campus and classrooms clean and orderly by practicing the Waste Management of the school (Appendix D). Littering or improper waste disposal are considered offenses.

98 Students cannot bring food and flavored drinks (bottled or in cups) inside the Braga Building. Eating inside the classroom is not allowed. 3.8 Proper use of Facilities and Equipment School facilities are provided to ensure a conducive atmosphere for optimum learning. The utmost care and concern should be given in using any school facility and equipment. Improper or careless use of any of these facilities or equipment resulting in its damage will be subjected to corresponding sanction. If students need to use any of the facilities of the school for projects, meetings, or school-related activities, permission should be secured from the authorized school personnel. 3.9 On the Use of Internet, Social Networking Sites, and Electronic Messaging Bosconians should always bear in mind the responsible use of technology. This includes even using their social networking accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Messenger, Snapchat, Skype, etc.). Using foul language or committing any act of bullying through any form of electronic media, posting illicit photos, inappropriate statements, and comments against students or school personnel are considered major offenses, much more so if the act places the school's name in disrepute. 3.10 On the Use of Cellphones and Other Electronic Devices ● During assemblies, students are not allowed to use their cellphones and other electronic gadgets unless the activity requires such use. ● Smartphones, laptops, tablets, cameras, and other electronic gadgets may be used in school strictly for academic, research, academic, technical, and extra-curricular activities only. The consent and supervision of the subject teacher/school authority is required before using one. ● The camera function of smartphones can only be used for taking pictures of class notes/lessons or activities with the teacher’s permission.

99 ● Texting, making calls, and receiving calls are not allowed during class hours. ● Interacting in social media, e.g., posting comments, statuses, or pictures during class hours, is not allowed. ● Watching movies, listening to music, using ear/headphones, and playing games using electronic gadgets are not allowed on campus. ● Charging gadgets or power banks using the school’s electrical outlets is highly discouraged. ● Incidents, where students are caught using cellphones/gadgets other than what is allowed in school should be reported by any school authority to the APSA. - The student/owner must write an incident report for every offense. - This offense will equal a 5-point deduction from the Conduct grade for every infraction. - In case a borrowed gadget is involved, both the owner and the borrower will be accountable for the offense committed. ● During break times, the students may use their electronic gadgets for research and assignments only at the designated areas such as the library and students’ center. ● The responsibility for losing or damaging electronic gadgets shall exclusively rest upon the owner. 3.11 Business Transaction Students are not allowed to engage in any business transactions with permission from the class adviser or authorized school personnel. While students are encouraged to value accountability, they cannot undertake any business transaction such as purchasing a class jacket, athletic uniform, shop or class shirt, catering service, class/batch ring, or other goods and outsourcing services. Only the Class Adviser can initiate the transaction after securing permission from the Office of the Principal in coordination with the School Administrator. 3.12 On Weekend Activities Weekend activities like project-making, rehearsals, practices, org meetings, and similar others are strictly prohibited unless a request form is secured from and approved by the office of APSA.

100 3.13 Visitors 3.13.1 Only visitors with official business with the school are allowed inside the campus. Guests/parents/visitors/alumni who will confer with school administrators or teachers must secure a Visitor’s ID and Monitoring Slip from the guard at the main lobby. Only those with appointments can proceed to the Senior High School premises, such as ● Principal’s Office ● Assistant Principal’ Office, ● Faculty ● Classrooms 3.13.2 The Visitor’s ID must be worn while inside the campus. After the visit, the guest must request the person he/she conferred with to sign the Visitor’s Monitoring Slip. The Visitor’s ID and the Monitoring Slip should be surrendered to the guard before leaving the campus. 3.13.3 All visitors are expected to wear appropriate attire. Wearing shorts, plunging neckline, slippers, mini-skirts, sando, etc., are not allowed. 3.13.4 Visitors are not allowed to see any student during class hours except for emergency cases and with approval from the school authority. 3.14 Bringing of Cash Students should bring enough money for their needs each day. If payment for a certain account needs to be sent through the students, it is suggested that such payment be made in check. The Accounting Office will issue a receipt. 3.15 Lost and Found Items 3.15.1. All lost and found items should be turned over to the office of the APSA for safekeeping and release of items to the identified rightful owner. 3.15.2 Surrendering a Found Item:

101 a. The item is submitted to the Lost and Found Section of the said office. b. The turned-over item/s is/are registered in the lost and found log book for monitoring purposes. 3.15.3 Claiming an Item: a. The claimant approaches the Secretary and describes the item. b. The secretary checks the master list of lost and found items. c. The claimant signs the logbook before the release of the identified items. d. Item(s) may be claimed during breaks and dismissal time. 3.15.4 After due notification (announcements and posted notices), unclaimed items within ten school days are packed and stored in the repository room for donation to charity. Section 4: Offenses, Due Process and Sanctions 4.1 TYPES OF OFFENSES 4.1.1 Major Offenses The following are considered major offenses: 4.1.1.1 On the use of technology ● Tampering with the settings of school computers and other multi-media equipment (software and hardware). ● Posting, commenting, and sharing inappropriate content on social media. ● Intentional browsing of indecent and pornographic websites, pictures, and videos in school. ● Other forms of misuse of technology as set forth in 3.10 (Section 3 - Policies and Procedures). 4.1.1.2 Truancy ● Leaving the campus/classroom/area of activity without permission during school hours ● Cutting classes ● Gallivanting ● Leaving the residence to report to school (in school uniform or not) but not reporting to school

102 4.1.1.3 Forgery ● Tampering/Falsification of official letters/communications/ documents ● Falsification of signatures in the Student Planner, School Records, Reply Slips or other documents 4.1.1.4 Insubordination to School Authorities ● Instigating others to insubordination ● Provoking incidents or commission of acts bringing the name of the school in disrepute ● Propagating false orders ● Acts of defiance against teachers and school authorities 4.1.1.5 Disruption of Classes ● Preventing or threatening students, faculty members or school authorities from discharging their duties or from attending classes or entering school premises. ● Instigating acts that disrupt classes, classroom activities, and teacher’s discussions. 4.1.1.6 On Bullying – refer to the school’s Implementing Guidelines on Student Protection Policy (Appendix E) ● Verbal abuse and other acts of bullying (insulting others, calling others derogatory names, cursing, swearing, use of obscene or propaganda language, etc). ● Cyber-bullying 4.1.1.7 On Drugs / Alcohol / Cigarettes ● Unlawful use, pushing, or possession of prohibited drugs or controlled substances. ● Smoking, vaping, or possession/ownership of cigarettes and other smoking paraphernalia. ● Possession or taking of alcoholic beverages on campus and during out-of-campus organized activities. 4.1.1.8 Academic Dishonesty Cheating in any form, whether done during tests or examinations or through required written reports, including reaction/reflection papers, case analyses, experiments, or assignments, is not allowed. The cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following:

103 ● Unauthorized use or possession of electronic gadgets, notes, or any material relative to the examination or test, whether the student uses them or not. ● Copying or allowing another student to copy from one’s projects or examination papers. In the latter case, both parties are liable. ● Looking at another student’s examination paper or allowing another student to look at his/her examination paper. ● Communicating with another student or with any person in any form during an examination or test without permission from the teacher or proctor. This includes the leaking of examination questions. ● Letting somebody take an examination or test or prepare required academic requirements on one’s behalf. If the parties involved are students, both are liable. ● Plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty as outlined in 3.1 (Section 3: Policies and Procedures) 4.1.1.9 Using of school facilities, equipment, or tools without prior permission from authorities. 4.1.1.10 Vandalism or intentionally destroying property belonging to the school or any member of the DBTI community, including visitors on campus. 4.1.1.11 Misdemeanor in the practice of piety in and outside of sacred places. 4.1.1.12 Altering/Erasing remarks in the Student Planner/Bulletin Board Notices/Official Communications and school documents. 4.1.1.13 Deliberately removing page/s from the Student Planner. 4.1.1.14 Public display of affection (PDA), physical contact such as but not limited to kissing, hugging, leaning on one another, holding hands, etc. 4.1.1.15 Immoral conduct. 4.1.1.16 Overt and loud display of inappropriate behavior. 4.1.1.17 Engaging in same-sex relationship 4.1.1.18 Indecent conduct or sexual harassment, both actual and in social media.

104 4.1.1.19 Fraudulent use or tampering of School ID (for swiping in and out). This includes impersonating or pretending to be another student. 4.1.1.20 For males, wearing earrings and sporting tattoos, whether henna, washable or permanent. 4.1.1.21 Saying or writing vulgar, foul, obscene language. 4.1.1.22 Deliberately inflicting physical harm/injury. 4.1.1.23 Fighting in and out of school or instigating others to fight. 4.1.1.24 Possession of dangerous or deadly weapons inside campus. 4.1.1.25 Membership in fraternities, sororities, or any organization damaging to the integrity and good reputation of the school. This also includes membership in any unrecognized organization that subscribes to or participates in any violent act. 4.1.1.26 Participation, presence, or involvement in any kind of hazing as defined by section 2 of the Republic Act No. 8049. (see Appendix F) 4.1.1.27 Any form of assault, serious disrespect, threat, or profane gesture committed against fellow students, school personnel, or other members of the Educative Pastoral Community. 4.1.1.28 Act of arson or robbery. 4.1.1.29 Unjust enrichment or stealing, whether attempted, frustrated, or consummated. 4.1.1.30 Bribery / Extortion 4.1.1.31 Gambling in any form inside or outside the school. 4.1.1.32 Selling items, engaging in business, or soliciting contributions or donations on campus without prior approval of authority. 4.1.1.33 Possession or distribution of any pornographic materials. 4.1.1.34 Organizing or joining “OPEN PARTIES.” 4.1.1.35 Identity theft 4.1.1.36 Use of counterfeit money 4.1.1.37 Deliberate lying to mislead an investigation or make malicious prosecution.

105 4.1.1.38 Habitual disregard or willful violation of policies, rules, or regulations consisting in the commission of three (3) similar minor offenses or five (5) different minor offenses. 4.1.1.39 Other analogous cases. Note: Minor offenses will be cumulative throughout the school year. 4.1.2 Minor Offenses The following are considered minor offenses: 4.1.2.1 Failure to bring the Student Planner, Companion of Youth required learning materials and/or ID. 4.1.2.2 Requesting someone from home to bring forgotten school requirements/personal things to school. 4.1.2.3 Violation of classroom, shop, or laboratory rules. 4.1.2.4 Improper uniform ● Failure to wear/bring school ID ● Wearing colored/printed undershirt ● Wearing improper shop or laboratory uniform and other safety gear ● Improper socks ● Any other violation of the prescribed external appearance of a Bosconian ● Other forms of improper uniform as set forth on Sec. 3.1 of External Appearances 4.1.2.5 Failure to submit an excuse letter from parents for any absence upon return to school or for any tardiness in coming to school the following school day. 4.1.2.6 Failure to return reply/acknowledgement slips of communication from the institution. 4.1.2.7 Improper grooming and haircut (haircut and hairstyle not following what is prescribed).

106 4.1.2.8 Littering, improper waste disposal, and/or any Clean-As-You-Go (CLAYGO) policy violation, especially at the cafeteria or other areas during recess, lunch, and dismissal. 4.1.2.9 Shouting, unruly behavior, howling, chewing gum inside the classrooms, along the corridors/library/chapel, during flag ceremony, and in other areas where proper decorum is expected. 4.1.2.10 Wearing of make-up, inappropriate accessories, and cross-dressing. 4.1.2.11 Any act of slight disrespect towards fellow students, school personnel, and/or other members of the Educative Pastoral Community. (if repetitive, bullying provisions apply) 4.1.2.12 Leaving the classroom, shop, and laboratories without the teacher's permission except when going to the toilet. 4.1.2.13 Loitering 4.1.2.14 Violating the school policy on using cellphones and other electronic gadgets in school. 4.1.2.15 Unauthorized entry into the faculty rooms, laboratories, other students’ classrooms, or other restricted offices. 4.1.2.16 Using/staying inside comfort rooms of the opposite sex 4.1.2.17 Rough playing 4.1.2.18 Other analogous cases Note: For other offenses which the school believes/deems to be serious, the disciplinary committee reserves the right to categorize the offense and impose appropriate sanction. 4.2 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND DUE PROCESS 4.2.1 For Minor Offenses ● Minor disciplinary concerns should be reported immediately to the APSA for investigation, processing, and recommendations of consequences and formative interventions. ● The APSA/Prefect of Discipline then communicates the decision to the parents through the Class Adviser.

107 ● The progress of formative intervention programs for the student and the implementation of consequences shall be monitored by the APSA. 4.2.2 For Major Offenses ● Any complaint for a major offense must be submitted in writing to the APSA, who shall investigate, process, and convene the Discipline Committee. ● The teacher concerned, class adviser, or APSA/Prefect of Discipline) shall initially inform the student's parents regarding the incident complained through written communication. ● The Discipline Committee, through the APSA/Prefect of Discipline and the Class Adviser, shall set an initial meeting with the student's parents. ● The student or parents may submit additional statements to the APSA/Prefect of Discipline at least two (2) days before the final deliberation on the complaint. ● Evidence not submitted on time, as required, for the committee deliberation shall be treated as a waiver of the right to present the same. ● The Discipline Committee shall decide on the student's responsibility for the offense charged, consequences for the act or omission, and formative interventions to be given to the student. ● Any party not satisfied with the decision of the Discipline Committee may appeal within three (3) school days from receipt to the Principal, who shall decide on the matter. 4.3 FORMATIVE INTERVENTIONS PROGRAMS The following categories of consequences for violation of school policies shall be imposed depending on the nature and circumstances of each incident and are non-exclusive but may be cumulated and coupled with other formative intervention programs and services of the school depending on the needs of the student concerned.

108 4.3.1 Interventions for Minor Offenses (depending on the nature and circumstances of each case) 4.3.1.1 Warning with remarks on the student planner; 4.3.1.2 Reprimand and corresponding conduct deduction; 4.3.1.3 Conference with Parents; 4.3.1.4 Formative Mentoring with a faculty; 4.3.1.5 Guidance Counseling; or 4.3.1.6 Spiritual Direction. 4.3.2 Interventions For Major Offenses (depending on the nature and circumstances of each case) 4.3.2.1 Reprimand and corresponding conduct deduction; 4.3.2.2 Conference with Parents; 4.3.2.3 Formative Mentoring with a faculty; 4.3.2.4 Guidance Counseling; 4.3.2.5 Spiritual Direction; 4.3.2.6 Community Service for such number of hours as may be determined by the Discipline Committee; 4.3.2.7 Suspension for such number of days as may be decided by the Discipline Committee 4.3.2.8 Non-inclusion from attending regular classes (home study) 4.3.2.9 Non-inclusion from attending Graduation Rites 4.3.2.10 Dismissal/Transfer of School; and/or 4.3.2.11 Expulsion. Section 5: Conduct Deliberation Conduct Deliberation is an assessment of the student’s behavior through deliberation done every term. It observes a process by which every student's behavior in every subject and activity he/she participated in for the term is deliberated on. The class adviser proposes a conduct grade for each student based on the conduct criteria for the approval of the deliberating committee. All the class advisers, subject teachers, and guidance counselors of the grade level, together with the members of the Management Team, participate in the process. The Assistant Principal for Student Affairs facilitates the deliberation.

109 Conduct is based on the following criteria: SPIRITUALITY • Piety • Positive Goodness • Joy and Optimism COLLABORATION • Sociability/Interpersonal Skills • Leadership and Service INTEGRITY • Obedience to school rules • Deportment • Diligence/Industry CONDUCT TOOL EVALUATION SPIRITUALITY meaningful connections to self, to the sacred, to others, to nature. Piety 1. Attends scheduled school Masses, morning prayers, pastoral activities and participates actively. 2. Disposes himself/herself for prayer in the classroom and in other pastoral activities/events. 3. Shows reverence for all that is sacred: persons, places, practices and things. 4. Uses the Companion of Youth as needed. Positive Goodness 5. Is honest, trustworthy, and respectful of everyone. 6. Is open to corrections and suggestions. 7. Observes personal cleanliness/orderliness in school and respects the environment. Joy and Optimism 8. Shows a cheerful/positive mindset. 9. Is open to challenges/changes and accepts setbacks flexibly. COLLABORATION working together, healthy relationships, communication, listening

110 Sociability/Interpersonal Skills 10. Cooperates and works harmoniously with others for the common good 11. Projects a friendly disposition 12. Respects the ideas/opinions of others Leadership and Service 13. Possesses the ability to plan/organize activities and supervise fellow students 14. Shows good example and exerts a positive influence on others 15. Corrects with charity and does not condone/tolerate the misdeeds of others. 16. Volunteers and contributes to the smooth running of the department/school. INTEGRITY adherence to ethical and moral principles. Obedience to School Rules 17. Complies with the discipline policies stipulated in the Student Handbook 18. Observes policies related to academics 19. Keeps himself/herself updated of school announcements/information Deportment 20. Behaves appropriately during school activities 21. Models Bosconian character inside and outside of school 22. Wears the prescribed daily school uniform/attire 23. Observes proper grooming/appearance Diligence/Industry 24. Behaves appropriately during classes 25. Manages time and resources wisely in academics 26. Submits original work with quality and excellence promptly 27. Shows willingness to learn and improve his/her grades However, in case a student receives a Conduct Grade of 70 or 75 in the commission of a major offense, the conduct criteria will not be used to distribute the points.

111 Evaluation Code Description Numeric Value O Outstanding 100 VS Very Satisfactory 95-99 S Satisfactory 90-94 MS Moderately Satisfactory 85-89 NI Needs Improvement 80-84 D With Disciplinary Action 70-79 A conduct deliberation is held every end of the term in order to determine the conduct grade of each student. A student who incurs a conduct grade lower than 79% in any term shall be put under probation on the following term. Section 6: Special Committees 6.1 Conduct Deliberation Committee ● Principal’s Council ● Prefect of Discipline ● Management Team ● Class Adviser ● Subject Teachers ● Guidance Counselor ● Salesian Priest/Brother 6.2 Year-End Decision Making Committee ● Principal’s Council ● Prefect of Discipline ● Management Team ● Class Advisers ● Subject Teachers ● Guidance Counselor ● Salesian Priest/Brother 6.3 Discipline Committee for Major Offenses ● Prefect of Discipline as Chair ● APSA ● Salesian priest/brother appointed by the Spiritual Moderator

112 ● Senior teacher appointed by the Principal / Management Team Member ● Class Adviser, Subject Teacher concerned and ● Guidance Counselor as Resource Persons 6.4 Student Protection Committee ● APSA as Chair ● Prefect of Discipline as Vice Chair ● Guidance Counselor as Resource Person ● Parent Representative ● Teacher Representative ● Student Representative 6.5 Drug Testing Selection Board ● Principal as Drug Testing Coordinator ● Parent representative ● Teacher representative ● Student representative

113 Appendix A DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Makati City RELIGION AGREEMENT This Agreement made and entered into this _____________day of ___________, __________ by and between: DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF MAKATI, A PRIVATE Catholic exclusive school, organized and existing under Philippine laws and with office address at Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, Philippines, herein after called the SCHOOL: - and – Mr. & Mrs.______________________________ , _____________________ citizens, legal age, married / widow/er with postal address at ____________________________________, Philippines, hereafter called the PARENTS/GUARDIAN of ______________________, a ____________ student Name of Student Gr.Yr. Level - witheseth that – The SCHOOL, the STUDENT and his PARENTS in consideration of the mutual promises and agreement, made herein by one to the other, by these present enter into a contract of education, whereby the SCHOOL admits the STUDENT under the following terms and conditions : 1) That both the PARENTS and the STUDENT fully accept all the school rules and directives set by the school authorities being conscious that said rules and directives are for the good of the student. 2) That both the parents/guardian and the student wholeheartedly support and cooperate to the best ability all programs and activities towards the attainment of the school mission of forming its students into practicing Catholics and productive Filipino citizens.

114 3) That parents/guardian fully aware that the main pillar of the Don Bosco’s education is “RELIGION”, encourage and permit their son/ward to take active participation in all religious and spiritual formation activities in and out of the classroom, more specifically: ■ Personal and Communal prayers and activities ■ Eucharistic and Liturgical Celebrations ■ Retreats and Recollections ■ Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion ■ Marian Devotion activities ■ Completion and submission of all requirements in his Religion, Christian Living and Values Education Classes 4) That if one of the parents is non-Catholic, he/she should not pose a hindrance to the Catholic formation of their son in words, action and the like, so as to avoid inconsistencies of beliefs and interpretations of issues affecting this formation. 4) That the School reserves the right to admit, re-admit, refuse or dismiss at anytime any student who fails to give satisfactory evidence of earnestness of action and active participation in all requirements of Religion and his Christian formation. In witness whereof, the parties have hereunto signed this Agreement this _______ day of _______________ , _______ . Please sign over printed name : FATHER_______________________________________________________ MOTHER ______________________________________________________ GUARDIAN____________________________________________________ STUDENT______________________________________________________ Relationship: __________________________________________________ SIGNED BY : _____________________________________ Spiritual Moderator, DBTI- Makati (School’s Copy)

115 APPENDIX B Guidelines for the composition, functions of the SHS Student Government and its Organizational chart ARTICLE I NAME AND PURPOSE SECTION 1 This organization shall be officially known as the Senior High School Student Government (SHS Student Government). ARTICLE II COMPOSITION, FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES SECTION 1 The SHS Student Government shall be composed of the officers, elected by the student body, referred to as the executive committee and the class councilors, composed of the class presidents. Class presidents elected to the executive board, shall be replaced by the next highest-ranking class officer to represent the class. SECTION 2 The SHS Student Government serves as the Senior High School department’s official student body representative. SECTION 3 The SHS Student Government executive committee will function as the planning and implementing committee for student governance and student activities of the department. SECTION 4 The class councilors will function as the liaison between the student body and the executive committee.

116 ARTICLE III COMPOSITION SECTION 1 Composition of the SHS Student Government shall be open to the class officers of each section in grades 11 and 12. SECTION 2 Class officers are defined as President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Prefects SECTION 3 From the class officers, candidacies may be filed for the following positions: SECTION 4 A maximum of only two candidates for position will be allowed. SECTION 5 Class officers who will not run for the student government will no longer be part of the student government. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS AND DUTIES SECTION 1 The SHS Student Government set of officers shall be composed of the following: a) President b) Vice-President c) Secretary d) Treasurer e) Auditor f) Public Relations Officer SECTION 2 Functions of the Officers a) The President presides and facilitates all the meetings and activities of the SHS Student Government. The President also represents the SHS Student Government in any occasion where representation is required.

117 b) The Vice-President takes charge of the organization whenever the President is not available and implements the planning of the activities of the organization by heading the organizational committees. c) The Secretary keeps the records of the SHS Student Government. The secretary prepares the documents and project proposals and other tasks delegated by the president. d) The Treasurer secures the funds incurred by the organization and prepares the financial report and presents the liquidation report of each activity. e) The Auditor keeps a record of all the financial transactions of the organization. The auditor verifies the reports prepared by the treasurer. f) The Public Relations Officer is responsible for the dissemination of information to the students of the Senior High School department of the organization and the documentation of any activity. ARTICLE V ELECTIONS SECTION 1 Bonafide students of the Senior High School department as of a certain date each school year, to be determined by the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, are eligible to run for the SHS Student Government and vote in the election. SECTION 2 A term of office in the SHS Student Government is valid for only one (1) school year. SECTION 3 The general election process is as follows:

118 a) A single election date as designated by the office of Assistant Principal for Student Affairs will be set for the election of the SHS Student Government Executive Committee. b) There shall be an appointed COMELEC who will supervise the election. The core of the COMELEC will be formed by members of the HUMSS-Strand organization, Praxis. Additional students outside of Praxis may be included to complete the organization of the COMELEC. c) Candidates for the executive committee cannot be part of the COMELEC. d) The casting of votes will be done using online voting, using only the link provided by the COMELEC. e) Votes must be casted using the student’s official one-bosco account. f) The election of the executive committee will follow an g) Specific guidelines for the school year’s election will be promulgated by the COMELEC, as approved by the office of Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, in consideration of the circumstances of each school year. ARTICLE VI IMPEACHMENT SECTION 1 All officers of the executive committee are subject to impeachment. SECTION 2 Grounds for impeachment are as follows: a) Gross neglect of duties and responsibilities b) Grave misconduct (as defined by the Student’s Handbook)

119 c) Misrepresentation of the name of the SHS Student Government d) Acts against the formation and objectives of the SHS Student Government e) Incurring failing grade SECTION 3 The impeachment procedure will be as follows: a) A written complaint against any officer shall be submitted to the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs b) A deliberation shall be conducted by the Executive Committee and the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs c) The involved officer(s) shall be present during the deliberation to hear the complaints against him/her and to explain his/her side. d) If the involved officer(s) is/are found guilty, his/her rights as an officer will be revoked. e) A member of the class councilors will be appointed by the Executive committee, with the approval of the office of the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, to fill up the vacancy.

120 Organizational Chart Office of the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs SHS Student Government Executive Committee SHS Student Body Class Councilors

121 APPENDIX C PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati, Inc. PROPER HOUSEKEEPING All offices, work areas, laboratories, tool rooms, repository rooms, and parking places must be kept clean at all times. Dispose of combustible wastes properly. Store flammable materials (like paint, oil, thinner, gasoline, diesel, lubricant, alcohol, etc.) properly in covered metal drums and cabinets. CORRECT ELECTRICITY HANDLING Faulty wiring, use of sub-standard materials, overloading of electrical circuits, and careless use of electrical appliances have been reported to cause most fires. It is everybody’s duty to notify the Building Electrician of any electrical problems so that corrective measures can be done immediately. FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURES DURING OFFICE HOURS 1. When anyone recognizes a fire or an indication of fire in his area and realizes that he cannot cope with it alone, he must immediately call for assistance by – a. Pulling down the handle of the nearest fire alarm station; b. Continuously blowing whistle or shouting “FIRE” until other persons nearby are alerted of the fire. 1. Everybody is expected to perform his duties as indicated in this Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Program while those who are not given any special assignment should wait for the command or signal from the Floor / Area Chief. 2. Immediately after sounding of the alarm, Lay-Mission Partners should stop working, turn off all lights (except stairways) and shut off power from office machines and equipment, close windows except those to be used as fire exits, and clear all obstruction from passageways. 3. Lines should be formed immediately. Students and lay-Mission Partners shall proceed to leave the building upon proper signal of the exit guard. They shall observe order and discipline until they have reached the evacuation area. 4. Once “ALL CLEAR” SIGNAL FROM PROPER AUTHORITY IS HEARD,

122 STUDENTS AND Lay-Mission Partners shall return to their respective places not affected by the fire in a quiet and orderly manner. D. FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURES OUTSIDE OFFICE HOURS 1. When a security guard recognizes a fire or an indication of fire in his area and realizes that he cannot cope with it alone, he must call for assistance by: ● Calling immediately the nearest Fire Department and Police Station. ● Informing the Security Head, Administrator or other Salesians of the incidence of fire and its location. ● If and when the Makati Fire department cannot cope with the fire, call suburban fire departments for assistance. 1. All posted guards shall look out for any person who may take advantage of the confusion and commit pilferage or other crimes against property or person. A. RECORDS PROTECTION AND EVACUATION 1. A Record protection and Evacuation Plan should be promulgated for the purpose of classifying all essential records into specific categories and to establish for their classification an orderly evacuation plan. 2. All records essential for present and future operations of the school should be placed in the following classification in anticipation of an emergency situation requiring protection of such records against destruction. Evacuation shall be on the basis of priorities as follows: PRIORITY CLASSIFICATION RECORD DESCRIPTION LABEL Priority 1 Records indispensable to present and future operations Red Priority 2 Records not indispensable but not important and which could not be readily duplicated Blue Priority 3 Records which could not fall under either priority 1 and 2 White

123 2. Priority identification labels shall be affixed on the face of all equipment containing priority records so that there shall be a complete understanding of the relative importance of the contents. For identification purposes, department symbols shall also be stamped adjacent to the identification labels. 3. Upon determination of the proper officer that evacuation of records Is in order, each Floor / Area Chief and his designated personnel shall report as quickly as possible to their respective areas. Priority 1 records shall be evacuated ahead followed by priority 2 and then priority 3. 4. A safe area shall be designated as repository area of records. 5. In furtherance with the records evacuation plan, the school administration shall be responsible for providing transport facilities to move records to other predetermined areas. F. EARTHQUAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Stay in place that is safe from ensuing earthquakes or aftershocks. Observe “Dock, Cover, and Hold” procedure until after the tremor. 2. Put off main power switches in the area. 3. Cooperate with proper authorities in the implementation of safety measures. 4. Be alert and observe the Dos and DON’Ts DOs o Do remain calm. o Do follow orders. o Do remain quiet. DON’Ts o Don’t run. o Don’t lag behind. o Don’t turn off stairway lights. o Don’t remain in toilets. o Don’t return for personal belongings. o Don’t attempt to leave your place in line until you return to the building or are dismissed. o Don’t attempt to leave the building except in accordance with regulations. o B. TYPHOON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Stay in a safe building.

124 2. Keep calm. Don’t panic. 3. Keep away from windows or wall glasses that may be broken by typhoon. 4. After the typhoon, inspection must be made to determine whether the exits or stairways are free from broken materials and cut live wires. 5. Students should not be allowed to leave their respective rooms without permission from their teacher. 6. Only on the authority of the Principal shall students be allowed to go home and only upon being fetched by a parent, guardian or a known person upon proper identification of the student concern. 7. The school Security Team should not allow any student to leave the school campus without the written notice of the class adviser / subject teacher. H. SAFETY CONSCIOUSNESS MEASURES 1. Always strive to maintain presence of mind and calmness during emergency. 2. Stay in a safe building. Observe “Dock, Cover, and Hold” procedure during earthquake. 3. Cooperate with proper authorities in the implementation of safety measures. 4. If trapped within any enclosure, make noise to be noticed by passersby or rescuers.

125 Appendix D Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati High School Department WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Rationale: Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati believes that each learner and educator is endowed with potentials in nurturing one’s environment. Guided by its mission, “To form an educative- pastoral community of lifelong-learners, champions of integral ecology and agents of social transformation”, the Waste Management Program (WMP) was developed. Further, “The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development, for we know that things can change.” (Laudati Ci, no. 13) The Philippine government drew up a decree to further the environmental cause, the RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. This Act provides for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties, appropriating funds thereof, and for other purposes.” This Act mandated the Department of Education (DepEd), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and other concerned government agencies to “incorporate ecological solid waste management in the school system at all levels” (RA 9003, 2000).

126 It emphasized the involvement of school administrators, teaching and non-teaching staff, and students in school-wide and nearby community waste management actions, and in strengthening of the waste management content in the curricula. Responding to the call for a more environmentally responsible school, DBTI-Makati safeguards to save the earth and protect its resources from irreversible exhaustion and extinction through the school-wide Waste Management Program (WMP) and its Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policies through a collaborative approach that makes use of community/nearby barangays’ involvement in waste segregation, storage, collection, and recycling. The program aims to develop a community of caring and dedicated stewards of God’s creation. It intensifies its campaign with concrete actions towards a clean, orderly and safe campus. A DB WMP committee was formed and guided by the mandatory requirements of RA 9003. Providing for an ecological Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP), creating the necessary institutional mechanisms for the compliance of the Philippine Ecological Waste Management Act of 2000, and supporting other laws such as: RA 9512 an act to promote environmental awareness through environmental education and for other purposes; RA 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004; RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999); RA 6969 ( Toxic Substance and Hazardous and Nuclear waste Control Act of 1990); RA 9729, an Act mainstreaming climate change into government policy formulations establishing the framework strategy and program on climate change; and City Ordinance 2003-095 and its IRR (Makati City).

127 1.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES The DB Waste Management Program aims to instill in the students, LMPs and stakeholders the love for Mother Earth and appreciation for God’s creations. The program aims to: 1.1 comply in the existing environmental policy (National, Local, and Institutional - DBTI HSE Policy), for waste management; 1.2 provide measures to ensure the continuing growth of students and personnel and elicit their committed participation in the school’s mission; 1.3 inculcate among students, personnel, stakeholders, and visitors of Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)-Makati the proper waste disposal and encourage them to participate in the 4Rs of waste segregation (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover); and 1.4 value the benefits of a clean environment. 2.0 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES With the full implementation of DB-Makati Waste Management Program, the LMPs, students, and stakeholders are expected to: 2.1 coordinate with the local government and the school’s consignors to ensure that WMP practices are observed; 2.2 sustain earth friendly habits and practices while in school, off-campus activities and at home; 2.2 implement activities and programs to the optimum; 2.3 manifest the four principles of Waste Management;

128 2.5 show positive attitude toward feedback as evidenced by their willingness to implement suggestions/ recommendations to improve their habits and practices; and 2.6 integrate the importance of the WMP and environment friendly practices in the curriculum and co-curricular activities through working with the subject teachers and club moderators. 3.0 DEFINITION OF TERMS Waste refers to the discarded substances or materials commonly found in DBTI-Makati which may be classified as solid, hazardous, chemicals, water, and air pollutants. This also refers to any material either solid, liquid, semisolid, contained gas or other forms resulting industrial, commercial, mining or agricultural operations, or from community and household activities that is devoid of usage and discarded (RA 9275 Sec.4). Waste management are the activities and actions required to manage waste from school to its final disposal. This includes the collection, transport, and disposal of waste, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process. 4.0 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES To sustain of the School Waste Management Program (WMP) is crucial to the success of its implementation. An Institutional and Departmental WMP Committee shall be created. In attaining the school goal on waste management, activities/initiatives would be coordinated by each department through their respective committee with the PCO thru the Institutional Affairs Office.

129 4.1 . Waste Management Committee 4.1.1. School/Department Waste Management Structure School (Institutional) - Rector - Director for Administration - Basic Education Director - Pollution Control Officer (PCO) - Building Administrator - Department Heads (Elementary, Junior High School, Senior High School, TVET) - School Maintenance Supervisor Departmental - Principal (for departmental approval/appointees) - Assistant Principal for Student Affairs - Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs - Science Area Head/Learning Area Head - Araling Panlipunan Head/Social Science Learning Area Head - Assistant Technical Director with the Shop Heads Other members of the committee would include Health Care Unit Head, Laboratory Assistants, Student Government Presidents, School Concessionaires’ President, Alumni President and Parent Representative from each department. 4.1.2. The Pollution Control Officer (PCO) (Under the Rector’s Office thru the Institutional Affairs Office) In compliance with the DENR Administrative Order No. 26, series of 1992 and to effectively enforce the full implementation of Health, Safety, and Environment HSE Policy and its Waste Management Program, DBTI- Makati has appointed a Pollution Control Officer (PCO).

130 The PCO is under the Rector’s Office and has an approved budget for its plans, programs, and activities every school year, which the Institutional Affairs Office presents for approval during the scheduled institution’s budget hearing. The budget includes all allocations that will be expended in the activities and compliance to government mandates; PD 1586, RA 6969, RA,6969, RA 8749, RA 9003, RA 9275. These also include expenses for holding of faculty seminars/capability building, conferences, proportionately shared by the different departments of DBTI-Makati. 5.0 SCHOOL SOLID WASTE 5.1 SCOPE This guideline covers all solid wastes generated in the school, shops and other support facilities of DBTI-Makati. 5.2 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 5.2.1 Biodegradable Material – any organic material that can be broken down by microorganism into simpler, more stable compounds. Most organic wastes (e.g. food, paper) are biodegradable. 5.2.2 Bulky wastes – waste materials which cannot be appropriately placed in separate containers because of either its bulky size, shape or other physical attributes. These include large worn-out or broken household, commercial, and industrial items such as furniture, lamps, bookcases, filing cabinets, and other similar items 5.2.3 Collection – the act of removing solid waste from the source or from a communal

131 storage point 5.2.4. Composting – controlled decomposition of organic matter by micro-organisms, mainly bacteria and fungi, into a humus-like product 5.2.5 Consumer electronics – special waste that includes worn-out, broken, and other discarded items such as radios, stereos, and TV sets; 5.2.6 Disposal – discharge, deposit, dumping, spilling, leaking or placing of any solid waste into or in a land 5.2.7 Ecological solid waste management – the systematic administration of activities which provide for segregation at source, segregated transportation, storage, transfer, processing, treatment, and disposal of solid waste and all other waste management activities which do not harm the environment 5.2.8 Generation – the act or process of producing solid waste; 5.2.9. Generator – a person, natural or juridical, who last uses a material and makes it available for disposal or recycling 5.1.10 Infectious wastes – wastes from hospitals such as equipment, instruments, utensils, and fomites of a disposable nature from patients who are suspected to have or have been diagnosed as having communicable diseases and must therefore be isolated as required by public health agencies, laboratory wastes such as pathological specimens (i.e. all tissues, specimens of

132 blood elements, excreta, and secretions obtained from patients or laboratory animals) and disposable fomites that may harbor or transmit pathogenic organisms, and surgical operating room pathologic materials from outpatient areas and emergency rooms 5.1.11 Materials recovery facility (MRF) – includes a solid waste transfer station or sorting station, drop-off center, a composting facility, and a recycling facility 5.1.12 Non-biodegradable Material – materials that cannot be breakdown by living things into simpler chemical; materials that cannot be broken down by other living organisms 5.1.13 Receptacles – individual containers used for the source separation and the collection of recyclable materials 5.1.14 Recyclable material – any waste material retrieved from the waste stream and free from contamination that can still be converted into suitable beneficial use or for other purposes, including, but not limited to, newspaper, ferrous scrap metal, non-ferrous scrap metal, used oil, corrugated cardboard, aluminum, glass, office paper, tin cans and other materials as may be determined by the National Solid Waste Management Commission 5.1.15 Resource conservation – the reduction of the amount of solid waste that are generated or the reduction of overall resource consumption, and utilization of

133 recovered resources 5.1.16 Resources recovery – the collection, extraction or recovery of recyclable materials from the waste stream for the purpose of recycling, generating energy or producing a product suitable for beneficial use: Provided, That such resource recovery facilities exclude incineration 5.1.17 Re-use – the process of recovering materials intended for the same or different purpose without the alteration of physical and chemical characteristics 5.1.18 Segregation – a solid waste management practice of separating different materials found in solid waste in order to promote recycling and re-use of resources and to reduce the volume of waste for collection and disposal 5.1.19 Segregation at source – a solid waste management practice of separating, at the point of origin, different materials found in solid waste in order to promote recycling and re- use of resources and to reduce the volume of waste for collection and disposal 5.1.20 Solid waste – all discarded household, commercial waste, non-hazardous institutional and industrial waste, street sweepings, construction debris, agricultural waste, and other non-hazardous/ non-toxic solid waste 5.1.21 Solid waste management facility – any resource recovery system or component thereof; any system, program, or facility

134 for resource conservation; any facility for the collection, source separation, storage, transportation, transfer, processing, treatment, or disposal of solid waste 5.1.22 Special wastes – household hazardous wastes such as paints, thinners, household batteries, lead-acid batteries, spray canisters and the like. These include wastes from residential and commercial sources that comprise of bulky wastes, consumer electronics, white goods, yard wastes that are collected separately, batteries, oil, and tires. These wastes are usually handled separately from other residential and commercial wastes 5.1.23 White goods – large worn-out or broken household, commercial, and industrial appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers and dryers collected separately. White goods ate usually dismantled for the recovery of specific materials (e.g., copper, aluminum, etc.) 5.1.24 Yard waste – wood, small or chipped branches, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, vegetable residue that is recognized as part of a plant or vegetable and other materials identified by the National Solid Waste Commission 6.0 DETAILS 6.1 Waste Classification and Segregation 6.1.1 All wastes generated shall

135 be classified and segregated according to the following scheme: a. Biodegradable waste – For cafeteria, solid waste segregation scheme, is further subdivided into WET and DRY classification. b. Non-biodegradable waste c. Recyclable waste – office paper, envelopes and folders for re-use shall be contained separately and the container to be marked as “Paper for Re-use.” ● Used office paper (both sides are used) newspapers, magazines and other used paper materials for disposal shall be contained in a separate receptacle marked as “Paper for Shredding.” ● Another container marked as “Recyclables” shall be used for other recyclable materials like tin cans, glass jars and plastic bottles. Used carton boxes shall be collapsed and kept in the warehouse/ stored for future collection. d. Hazardous/ Toxic e. Infectious 6.2 Education 6.2.1 Posters and informational materials shall

136 be developed to help enforce and encourage the practice of waste segregation and other prescribed solid waste management practices. 6.3 Collection, Segregation, Handling, Storage, and Disposal 6.3.1 Where practicable, appropriate waste bins with cover shall be provided at designated waste collection areas. The bins shall be labeled according to classification described below: a. Green – biodegradable/ compostable (Nabubulok) ● leftover foods ● leaves ● twigs ● banana peeling ● fruit seeds ● wet paper and wet tissues b. Yellow – non-biodegradable/ recyclable (Di-nabubulok) ● plastic bottles ● spoon and fork ● cups ● plastic bowl (noodles) ● dry paper/carton ● plastic containers c. Blue – Non-biodegradable/ non-recyclable (Di-nabubulok) ● tetrapaks

137 ● food/candy wrappers ● sachets ● foils d. Red – Toxic and Hazardous ● chemicals ● paints/thinners ● batteries ● spray canisters ● expired medicines ● busted bulbs (fluorescent and incandescent) e. Yellow - Infectious (Hazardous) ● Pathological wastes ● Sharps ● Used sanitary napkins ● Tissue/ materials contaminated with blood 6.3.2 Where practicable, segregation shall be at source (i.e. classrooms/ shops, offices, canteens and ground). Each student, personnel, contractors and visitors should throw garbage on designated boxes placed in the vicinities of the DBTI-Makati. 6.3.3 Collection of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at designated collection points shall be done daily in the offices and work areas a. Color coded plastic bags according to waste type shall be placed inside the

138 bins for easy hauling and disposal. Prior to collection, the garbage bags shall be properly sealed or tied to avoid attracting flies and to facilitate handling and transfer by the appointed waste collector.Biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes shall be disposed through the designated waste collectors. b. Food wastes and packaging materials shall be collected and segregated by food handlers. 6.3.4 Collection of recyclable waste shall be at least once a day or more frequently depending on the amount of accumulated waste at the designated collection points. Where appropriate, the collected recyclable waste shall be transferred to the allotted storage area in the MRF until a sizeable volume has been accumulated for selling and/ or donation. All contractors and waste handlers must correctly segregate recyclable waste materials according to their classification during collection. 6.3.5 Infectious wastes shall be disposed through accredited collectors and treaters. 6.3.6 Mixed wastes shall be further segregated at the designated collection and storage

139 area. 6.3.7 For disposal of condemned equipment such as computers, printers, refer to Guidelines in Hazardous Solid Waste Management. 6.3.8 Bulky scrap materials shall be disposed of following the Guidelines in the Disposal of Scrap Materials and Construction Debris. 6.4 Inspection and Maintenance 6.4.1 Proper housekeeping and orderliness shall be observed in all designated collection points. Where, necessary, collection points shall be sanitized regularly to prevent foul smell. 6.4.2 The building and grounds personnel shall inspect the waste areas weekly during the rainy season and in two-week intervals during the non-rainy season for verification or twice a month. 6.4.3 Damaged and degraded trashcans must be replaced. 6.5 REFERENCE OP-ASG-03, Guidelines in the Disposal of Scrap Materials and Construction Debris OP-DBT-05, Guidelines in Hazardous Waste Management SP-DBT-05, HSE Induction and Training

140 7. 0 HAZARDOUS WASTES 7.1 OBJECTIVE To ensure that hazardous wastes are properly identified, stored and disposed. 7.2 SCOPE This guideline applies to all processes and functions of Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)- Makati 7.3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 7.3.1 Carcinogenic – substances which can cause cancer in humans upon prolonged exposure 7.3.2 Corrosive – substances which are acidic or basic and those that are capable of corroding metal 7.3.3 EMB – Environmental Management Bureau 7.3.4 Hazardous wastes – substances that are without any safe commercial, industrial, agricultural or economic usage which present unreasonable risk and/ or injury to health and safety and to the environment. 7.3.5 Infectious waste – a type of biomedical or health care waste suspected to contain pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi) in sufficient concentration or quantity to cause disease in susceptible hosts. 7.3.6 Label – basic tool to keep user informed on the classification and the most important safety precautions.

141 7.3.7 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) – a summary of the important health, safety and toxicological information on the chemical or the mixture ingredients. It also describes the properties and hazards of specific chemicals. 7.3.8 Reactive wastes – wastes that: (1) are unstable under normal conditions and readily undergo violent change without detonating; (2) react violently with water and create spontaneously explosive mixtures like toxic gases, vapors or fumes; and (3) are capable of detonating. 7.3.9 Segregation – a solid waste management practice of separating different materials found in solid waste in order to promote recycling and re-use of resources and to reduce the volume of waste for collection and disposal 7.3.10 Toxic – substances which are poisonous and have carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic effects on human or other life forms. 7.3.11 Unreasonable risk – expected high frequency of undesirable effects or adverse responses arising from a given exposure to a substance. 7.3.12 Waste generator – a person (natural or juridical) who generates or produces hazardous wastes, through any commercial, industrial or trade activities. 7.3.13 Waste transporter – a person (natural or juridical) who is licensed to transport

142 hazardous wastes. 7.3.14 Waste treater – a person (natural or juridical) who is licensed to treat, store, recycle, or dispose of hazardous wastes. 7.4 REFERENCES 7.4.1 DAO 04 – 36, Procedural Manual for DAO 92 – 29, “Hazardous Waste Management” 7.4.2 OP-DBT-01, Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans and Procedures 7.4.3 OP-DBT-04, Guidelines in Solid Waste Management 7.4.4 OP-MST-04, Guidelines in the Use of PPE 7.4.5 SP-DBT-01, HSE Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Controls 7.4.6 SP-DBT-03, Identification, Access and Updating and Evaluation of Compliance of Applicable HSE Laws, Regulations and other Requirements 7.4.7 SP-DBT-05, HSE Induction and Training 7.5 DETAILS 7.5.1 General rules 7.5.2 Type of waste per area shall be identified, and volume generated shall be estimated. Hazardous wastes are those which fall (or may contain sufficient amounts of these) into any of the following categories: a. Waste chemicals and chemical mixtures ● Acid wastes with pH < 2.0 ● Alkali wastes with pH > 12.5 ● Wastes with reactive chemicals/

143 components ● Inks, dyes, solvent-based wastes ● Mixtures with > 10 % by volume of waste organic solvents b. Grease trap wastes generated is > 50 kg/day c. Waste oils generated is > 200 L/day d. Empty containers of chemicals with hazardous properties (e.g. empty paint cans, empty thinner bottles, etc) e. Miscellaneous wastes (such as infectious wastes) 7.5.3 Hazardous wastes shall be stored in designated areas. These must be secure but well-ventilated, and as much as possible, segregated from places frequented by staff or students and from other areas with activities. 7.5.4 Hazardous wastes shall be handled only by trained personnel. Training shall include recognition of the type of waste, why it is hazardous, how to properly handle and store the waste, and what to do in case of spills. 7.5.5 Hazardous wastes shall be brought out of the DBTI compound only by EMB- accredited waste transporters. 7.6 Storage of hazardous wastes 7.6.1 Storage areas shall be properly ventilated and protected from rain, humidity, and extreme temperatures. These shall be

144 provided with safety signage indicating the nature of hazard, e.g. flammable, toxic, and corrosive, etc. 7.6.2 Floors must be stable, impermeable and chemical-resistant. Do not place drains which directly lead to storm drains. 7.6.3 Hazardous wastes which may spill and can contaminate the soil and/ or water must have secondary containment. This may be in the form of catch basins or pans, or as large as a dike/ fenced storage room. The secondary containment must be able to contain at least 110 % of the volume of waste it contains. 7.6.4 Materials and hazardous wastes may be stored in one area but must still be properly labeled and segregated (e.g., used oil and fresh oils; stock car batteries and used car batteries, etc) 7.7 Labeling Containers and storage areas must be labeled as described in the following page: HAZARDOUS WASTE Waste Information HW Class e.g. acid wastes, alkali wastes, waste oils, etc HW Description e.g. wastes with pH < 2.0, wastes with pH > 12.5 HW Number e.g. A101, B201 Characteristic Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Explosive, Reactive, and/ or Infectious Form Liquid, Solid, or Sludge

145 Volume Volume of the hazardous waste contained in the vessel, container, or tank. Packaging date Date on which the hazardous waste is packed in the vessel, container, or tank. Shipping date Date on which the hazardous waste must be removed from the storage area and transported off site if applicable Waste transport record number Manifest number if transported off site Container Information Capacity Maximum capacity or volume of the container Material Materials that a vessel, container, or tank is made of Generator Information ID number ID number issued by DENR upon registration Name Name of the waste generator (company name) Address Address of the waste generator Telephone # Fax # Name of HWMS Name of hazardous waste management supervisor (HWMS)

146 7.7.1 The label should be at least 20 cm x 30 cm. 7.7.2 The color of the label is yellow for background and black for letters conspicuously marked in paint or other permanent form of marking. The material of the label should be scratch proof and resistant to tampering and weathering. 7.7.3 The label should be accompanied by corresponding symbols:

147 7.8 Collection and Disposal 7.8.1 Check EMB’s list of accredited transporters and treatment/ storage/ disposal facilities. 7.8.2 Hazardous wastes transported out of the school compound in significant amounts must be covered with a Hazardous Waste Manifest. 7.8.3 Schedule the collection/ release of hazardous wastes such that the storage area does not become overcrowded. 7.9 Inspection and Maintenance 7.9.1 Storage areas for hazardous wastes must be regularly inspected for leaks, problems with the structure and to check the condition of the hazardous wastes. 8. CHEMICALS 8.1 OBJECTIVE To provide the Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)-Makati students, personnel and contractors appropriate and adequate information in handling, storage, use and disposal of chemicals thereby ensuring the safety of chemical handlers and create a safe and healthy environment. 8.2 SCOPE This guideline applies to all departments that are involved in handling, storage, use and disposal of chemicals inside DBTI-Makati. 8.3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

148 8.3.1 Carcinogenic – substances which can cause cancer in humans upon prolonged exposure 8.3.2 Corrosive – substances which are acidic or basic and those that are capable of corroding metal 8.3.3 Fumes – volatilized solids that condense when they contact air. Very small solid particles created when hot vapor reacts with air to form oxide. 8.3.4 Hazardous Materials or Substances – refers to substances which upon exposure results or may result in adverse effect on health and safety of humans in an occupational setting. It may refer to substances in solid, liquid or gaseous from known to constitute toxic, flammable, explosive, corrosive, oxidizing and radioactive properties. 8.3.5 Label – basic tool to keep user informed on the classification and the most important safety precautions. 8.3.6 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) – a summary of the important health, safety and toxicological information on the chemical or the mixture ingredients. It also describes the properties and hazards of specific chemicals. 8.3.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – devices worn to protect them against hazards in the work environment including but not limited to safety helmet, safety spectacles, face shields, ear plugs/ muffs, respirators, chemical gloves, safety belt/ harness, working clothes, and safety shoes.

149 8.3.8 PICCS – Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances. 8.3.9 Teratogenic – substances which may cause birth defects 8.3.10 Toxic – substances which are poisonous and have carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic effects on human or other life forms 8.3.11 Vapors – gases formed when liquid evaporates, this associated with solvents, adhesives, alcohols and solvent with low boiling points form vapors readily at room temperature. References 8.3.12 DAO 29 – IRR of RA 6969, Control of Toxic Substances and Hazardous Substances Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 8.3.13 OP-DBT-03, Guidelines in Safety and Housekeeping in Offices and Workstations 8.3.14 OP-DBT-07, Guidelines in the Use of Personal Protective Equipment 8.3.15 SP-DBT-08, Control of HSEMS Documents Details 8.3.16 General rules All chemicals and chemical substances must be checked by the respective heads against the Philippine Inventory of Chemical Substances (PICCS): f. Pure substances g. For mixtures, identify the active

150 ingredient(s) 8.5.1 Initiate replacement of chemicals if not found in PICCS. 8.5.2 Upon procurement, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be obtained from the chemical suppliers. The MSDS shall be the reference for: a. Chemical name and component b. Hazard Type c. Storage compatibility information d. Handling requirements e. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required f. First aid measures g. Spill response Information obtained shall be summarized in the form OP-DBT-06F1, Chemical Safety Information, copies of which shall be posted in strategic areas where the chemicals are stored, handled and used. 8.4 Storage of chemicals 8.4.1 Chemical containers shall be labeled with the chemical name and hazard type, at the minimum. The labels should be clear, readable and cannot be erased or easily removed. Where appropriate, retain the supplier’s labels as much as possible. 8.4.2 Storage areas shall be properly ventilated and protected from rain, humidity, and high temperature. These shall be provided with safety signage indicating the nature of hazard, e.g. flammable, toxic, and corrosive, etc.

151 8.4.3 Storage locations shall be selected so as to minimize the effects of fire or explosion, which could result from ignition of flammable liquids and gases. 8.4.4 Outside locations shall be at a distance considered safe for the quantities, type of substance, containers and other influencing factors involved as established by accepted engineering practices, recognized codes and local ordinances. 8.4.5 Inside storage areas for limited quantities shall be along outside walls, separated by contiguous firewalls from adjacent occupancy and with additional provisions for isolation of area, containment of spills, ventilation, and recognized acceptable electrical installations. 8.4.6 Storage of hazardous liquids in stairways, passageways or other areas used for exits for personnel is prohibited. 8.4.7 Only authorized personnel shall be allowed to enter and work inside chemical storage areas. 8.4.8 Potential leaks or spills of chemicals and other hazardous materials shall be controlled by providing secondary containment while at storage and/ or while being worked with. Secondary containers may be in the form of pans to bund walls, perimeter dikes or humps. The secondary containment must be able to contain at least 110 % of the volume of chemicals stored. 8.4.9 If appropriate, emergency shower and

152 eyewash shall be made available in areas where there is possibility of chemical splash or spill unto students and personnel. 8.4.10 Appropriate spill control materials such as sawdust, sand or absorbent pads shall be made available in chemical storage areas. 8.5 Handling of Chemicals 8.5.1 Always read labels and directions on bottles or containers of chemicals before handling. Also refer to the Chemical Safety Information. 8.5.2 Unauthorized experiments with chemical or equipment are prohibited. 8.5.3 Prevent unauthorized access to the stored materials. 8.5.4 Appropriate PPE shall be worn when handling corrosive or toxic chemicals. Dust mask, gloves and aprons may be used (Refer to Guidelines on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment). When mixing acid and water, always add acid to water. Do not add acid to hot water (If applicable to your operations). 8.5.5 When mixing chemicals, add reagents slowly. Never dump it in to avoid violent reactions. Always pour concentrated solutions slowly or into less concentrated solutions while mixing. 8.5.6 When transferring chemicals, make sure that the transfer container material is compatible with the chemical.When mixing acid and water, always gradually

153 add acid into water; not water into acid. 8.5.7 Ventilation is needed for chemicals and containers that may release dangerous or damaging quantities of vapor or gases that are flammable, corrosive, irritating, or toxic or with annoying odor. These chemicals should be placed under a fume hood when working with them. 8.5.8 Take caution in using chemicals or transferring them from one container to another. Avoid spillage, leaks and splattering. Use scoop, guide rod or pump as appropriate. Transfer liquids in such a way that splashes, spills and formation of bubbles are avoided. 8.5.9 Avoid directly inhaling the chemicals. If there is a need to smell the vapors, waft the vapors towards you. 8.5.10 Storage cabinets for flammable chemicals shall be properly grounded. The ground wire shall be bare so it will be easy to inspect for mechanical damage. 8.6 Disposal of Chemicals 8.6.1 Store waste chemicals in designated jars or containers. Do not throw chemicals directly into the sink, drains or on the ground, especially if these are concentrated or may pose environmental or health hazards. 9. WATER WASTE 9.1 OBJECTIVES

154 To provide the Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)-Makati students, personnel and contractors appropriate and adequate information in handling, use, quality management and disposal of water thereby ensuring the government compliance and create a safe and healthy environment. 9.2 SCOPE This guideline applies to all departments that are involved in handling, use and disposal of water inside DBTI-Makati. 9.2 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 9.2.1 Aquifer - means a layer of water-bearing rock located underground that transmits water in sufficient quantity to supply pumping wells or natural springs. 9.2.2 Aquatic life - means all organisms living in freshwater, brackish and marine environment. a) Beneficial use - means the use of the environment or any element or segment thereof conducive to public or private welfare, safety and health; and shall include, but not be limited to, the use of water for domestic, municipal, irrigation, power generation, fisheries, livestock raising, industrial, recreational and other purposes: Use of water for domestic purposes - means the utilization of water for drinking, washing, bathing, cooking or other household needs, home gardens and watering of lawns or domestic animals; b) Use of water for municipal purposes - means the utilization of water for supplying water requirements of the community; c) Use of water for irrigation - means the utilization of

155 water for producing agricultural crops; d) Use of water for power generation - means the utilization of water for producing electrical or mechanical power; e) Use of water for fisheries - means the utilization of water for the propagation of culture of fish as a commercial enterprise; f) Use of water for livestock raising - means the utilization of water for large herds or flocks of animals raised as a commercial enterprise; g) Use of water for industrial purposes - means the utilization of water in factories, industrial plants and mines, including the use of water as an ingredient of a finished product; and h) Use of water for recreational purposes - means the utilization of water for swimming pools, bath houses, boating, water skiing, golf courses and other similar facilities in resorts and other places of recreation. 9.2.3 clean-up operations - means activities involving the removal of pollutants discharged or spilled into a water body and its surrounding areas, and the restoration of the affected areas to their former physical, chemical and biological state or conditions. 9.2.4 Contamination - means the production of substances not found in the natural composition of water that make the water less desirable or unfit desirable or unfit for intended use. 9.2.5 Department - means the Department of Environment

156 and Natural Resources. 9.2.6 Discharge includes, but is not limited to, the act of spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, releasing or dumping of any material into a water body or onto land from which it might flow or drain into said water. 9.2.7 Drinking water- means water intended for human consumption or for use in food preparation. 9.2.8 Dumping - means any unauthorized or illegal disposal into any body of water or land of wastes or toxic or hazardous material: Provided, That it does not mean a release of effluent coming from commercial, industrial, and domestic sources which are within the effluent standards. 9.2.9 Effluent - means discharge from known sources which is passed into a body of water or land, or wastewater flowing out of a manufacturing plant, industrial plant including domestic, commercial and recreational facilities. 9.2.10 Effluent standard - means any legal restriction or limitation on quantities, rates, and/or concentrations or any combination thereof, of physical, chemical or biological parameters of effluent which a person or point source is allowed to discharge into a body of water or land. 9.2.11 Environmental management - means the entire system which includes, but is not limited to, conservation, regulation and minimization of pollution, clean production,

157 waste management, environmental law and policy, environmental education and information, study and mitigation of the environmental impacts of human activity, and environmental research. 9.2.12 Environmental management system - means the part of the overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environment policy. 9.2.13 Freshwater - means water containing less than 500 ppm dissolved common salt, sodium chloride, such as that in groundwater, rivers, ponds and lakes. 9.2.14 Groundwater - means a subsurface water that occurs beneath a water table in soils and rocks, or in geological formations. 9.2.15 Groundwater vulnerability - means relative ease with which a contaminant located at or near the land surface can migrate to the aquifer or deep well. 9.2.16 Groundwater vulnerability map - means the identified areas of the land surface where groundwater quality is most at risk from human activities and shall reflect the different degrees of groundwater vulnerability based on a range of soil properties and hydro geological criteria to serve as guide in the protection of the groundwater from contamination. 9.2.17 Integrated Water Quality Management

158 Framework - means the policy guideline integrating all the existing frameworks prepared by all government agencies contain the following; water quality goals and targets; (b) period of compliance; (c) water pollution control strategies and techniques; (d) water quality information and education program; (e) human resources development program. 9.2.18 Margin - means a landward and outer limiting edge adjacent to the border of any water bodies or a limit beyond where beyond where saturation zone ceases to exist. 9.2.19 National Water Quality Status Report - means a report to be prepared by the Department indicating: a) the location of water bodies, their quality, taking into account seasonal, tidal and others variations, existing and potential uses and sources of pollution per specific pollutant and pollution load assessment; b) water quality management areas pursuant to Section 5 of this Act; c) and water classification. 9.2.20 Non-point source - means any source of pollution not identifiable as point source to include, but not be limited to, runoff from irrigation or rainwater, which picks up pollutants from farms and urban areas. 9.2.21 Point source - means any identifiable source of pollution with specific point of discharge into a particular water body. 9.2.22 Pollutant- shall refer to any substance, whether solid, liquid, gaseous or

159 radioactive, which directly or indirectly: (i) alters the quality of any segment of the receiving water body to affect or tend to affect adversely any beneficial use thereof; (ii) is hazardous or potential hazardous to health; (iii) imparts objectionable odor, temperature change, or physical, chemical or biological change to any segment of the water body; or (iv) is in excess of the allowable limits, concentrations, or quality standards specified, or in contravention of the condition, limitation or restriction prescribed in this Act. 9.2.23 Septage - means the sludge produced on individual onsite wastewater disposal systems, principally septic tanks and cesspools. 9.2.24 Sewage - means water-borne human or animal wastes, excluding oil or oil wastes, removed from residences, building, institutions, industrial and commercial establishments together with such groundwater, surface water and storm water as maybe present including such waste from vessels, offshore structures, other receptacles intended to receive or retain waste or other places or the combination thereof. 9.2.25 Sewerage - includes, but is not limited to, any system or network of pipelines, ditches, channels, or conduits including pumping stations, lift stations and force mains, service connections including other constructions, devices, and appliances

160 appurtenant thereto, which includes the collection, transport, pumping and treatment of sewage to a point of disposal. 9.2.26 Sludge - means any solid, semi-solid or liquid waste or residue generated from a wastewater treatment plant, water supply treatment plant, or water control pollution facility, or any other such waste having similar characteristics and effects. 9.2.27 Surface water - means all water, which is open to the atmosphere and subject to surface runoff. 9.2.28 Toxic amount - means the lowest amount of concentration of toxic pollutants, which may cause chronic or long-term acute or lethal conditions or effects to the aquatic life, or health of persons or which may adversely affect designated water uses. 9.2.29 Waste - means any material either solid, liquid, semisolid, contained gas or other forms resulting industrial, commercial, mining or agricultural operations, or from community and household activities that is devoid of usage and discarded. 9.2.30 Wastewater - means waste in liquid state containing pollutants. 9.2.31 Water body - means both natural and man-made bodies of fresh, brackish, and saline waters, and includes, but is not limited to, aquifers, groundwater, springs, creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lagoons, water reservoirs, lakes, bays, estuarine, coastal and marine waters. Water bodies do not refer to those

161 constructed, developed and used purposely as water treatment facilities and / or water storage for recycling and re- use which are integral to process industry or manufacturing. 9.2.32 Water Pollution - means any alteration of the physical, chemical, biological, or radiological properties of a water body resulting in the impairment of its purity or quality. 9.2.33 Water Quality - means the characteristics of water, which define its use in characteristics by terms of physical, chemical, biological, bacteriological or radiological characteristics by which the acceptability of water is evaluated. 9.2.34 Water quality guidelines - means the level for a water constituent or numerical values of physical, chemical, biological and bacteriological or radiological parameters which are used to classify water resources and their use, which does not result in significant health risk and which are not intended for direct enforcement but only for water quality management purposes, such as determining time trends, evaluating stages of deterioration or enhancement of the water quality, and as basis for taking positive action in preventing, controlling or abating water pollution. 9.2.35 Water Quality Management Area Action Plan - includes, but not be limited to, the following: (a) goals and targets including sewerage or septage program, (b) schedule of compliance to meet the applicable requirements of this Act; (c)

162 water pollution control strategies or techniques; (d) water quality information and education program; e) resource requirement and possible sources; f) enforcement procedures of the plan and (g) rewards and incentives under Chapter 4 of this Act. 10. AIR POLLUTANTS 10.1 OBJECTIVES To provide the Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)-Makati students, personnel and contractors appropriate and adequate information about air pollutants focusing on pollution prevention rather than on control and provide for a management program for air pollution; hereby ensuring the government compliance and create a safe and healthy environment. 10.2 SCOPE This guideline applies to all departments that are involved in pollution prevention and management program for air pollution inside DBTI-Makati. 10.3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 10.3.1 "Air pollutant" means any matter found in the atmosphere other than oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and the inert gases in their natural or normal concentrations, that is detrimental to health or the environment, which includes but not limited to smoke, dust, soot, cinders, fly ash, solid particles of any kind, gases, fumes, chemical mists, steam and radio-active substances; 10.3.2 "Air pollution" means any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the atmospheric air, or any

163 discharge thereto of any liquid, gaseous or solid substances that will or is likely to create or to render the air resources of the country harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health, safety or welfare or which will adversely affect their utilization for domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, or other legitimate purposes; 10.3.3 "Ambient air quality guideline values" mean the concentration of air over specified periods classified as short-term and long-term which are intended to serve as goals or objectives for the protection of health and/or public welfare. These values shall be used for air quality management purposes such as determining time trends, evaluating stages of deterioration or enhancement of the air quality, and in general, used as basis for taking positive action in preventing, controlling, or abating air pollution; 10.3.4 "Ambient air quality" means the general amount of pollution present in a broad area; and refers to the atmosphere's average purity as distinguished from discharge measurements taken at the source of pollution; 10.3.5 "Certificate of Conformity" means a certificate issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to a vehicle manufacturer/assembler or importer certifying that a particular new vehicle or vehicle type meets the requirements provided under this Act and its rules and regulations;

164 10.3.6 "Eco-profile" means the geographic-based instrument for planners and decision- makers which present an evaluation of the environmental quality and carrying capacity of an area. It is the result of the integration of primary and secondary data and information on natural resources and anthropogenic activities on the land which are evaluated by various environmental risk assessment and forecasting methodologies that enable the Department to anticipate the type of development control necessary in the planning area; 10.3.7 "Emission" means any air contaminant, pollutant, gas stream or unwanted sound from a known source which is passed into the atmosphere; 10.3.8 "Greenhouse gases" mean those gases that can potentially or can reasonably be expected to induce global warming, which include carbon dioxide, methane, oxides of nitrogen, chlorofluorocarbons, and the like; 10.3.9 "Hazardous substances" mean those substances which present either: (1) short-term acute hazards such as acute toxicity by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption, corrosivity or other skin or eye contact hazard or the risk of fire explosion; or (2) long term toxicity upon repeated exposure, carcinogenicity (which in some cases result in acute exposure but with a long latent period), resistance to detoxification process such as biodegradation, the potential to pollute underground or surface waters;

165 10.3 10 "Infectious waste" means that portion of medical waste that could transmit an infectious disease; 10.3 11 "Medical waste" means the materials generated as a result of patient diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals; 10.3.12 "Mobile source" means any vehicle propelled by or through combustion of carbon- based or other fuel, constructed and operated principally for the conveyance of persons or the transportation of property goods; 10.3.13 "Motor vehicle" means any vehicle propelled by a gasoline or diesel engine or by any means other than human or animal power, constructed and operated principally for the conveyance of persons or the transportation of property or goods in a public highway or street open to public use; 10.3.14 "Municipal waste" means the waste materials generated from communities within a specific locality; 10.3.15 "New vehicle" means a vehicle constructed entirely from new parts that has never been sold or registered with the DOTC or with the appropriate agency or authority, and operated on the highways of the Philippines, any foreign state or country; 10.3.16 "Octane Rating or the Anti-Knock Index(AKI)" means the rating of the anti-

166 knock characteristics of a grade or type of automotive gasoline as determined by dividing by two (2) the sum of the Research Octane Number (RON), plus the Motor Octane Number (MON); the octane requirement, with respect to automotive gasoline for use in a motor vehicle or a class thereof, whether imported, manufactured, or assembled by a manufacturer, shall refer to the minimum octane rating of such automotive gasoline which such manufacturer recommends for the efficient operation of such motor vehicle, or a substantial portion of such class, without knocking; 10.3.17 "Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)" means those substances that significantly deplete or otherwise modify the ozone layer in a manner that is likely to result in adverse effects of human health and the environment such as, but not limited to, chloroflourocarbons, halons and the like; 10.3.18 "Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)" means the organic compounds that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. These compounds resist photolytic, chemical and biological degradation, which shall include but not be limited to dioxin, furan, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), organochlorine pesticides, such as aldrin, dieldrin, DDT,

167 hexachlorobenzene, lindane, toxaphere and chlordane; 10.4.19 "Poisonous and toxic fumes" means any emissions and fumes which are beyond internationally - accepted standards, including but not limited to the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline values; 10.4.20 "Pollution control device" means any device or apparatus used to prevent, control or abate the pollution of air caused by emissions from identified pollution sources at levels within the air pollution control standards established by the Department; 10.4.21 "Pollution control technology" means the pollution control devices, production process, fuel combustion processes or other means that effectively prevent or reduce emissions or effluent; 10.4.22 "Standard of performance" means a standard for emissions of air pollutant which reflects the degree of emission limitation achievable through the application of the best system of emission reduction, considering the cost of achieving such reduction and any non-air quality health and environmental impact and energy requirement which the Department determines, and adequately demonstrates; and 10.4.23 "Stationary source" means any building or immobile structure, facility or installation which emits or may emit any

168 air pollutant. References: Republic Act No. 9003, The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act 2000. City Ordinance 2003-095. Solid Waste Management Code of Makati City Don Bosco of Makati (2009). General Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy Manual Appendix E DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Policy and Guidelines on Protecting Children in School from Abuse, Violence, Exploitation, Discrimination, Bullying, and Other Forms of Abuse 5.3.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1: Short Title This Department Order shall be known as the “DepEd Child Protection Policy.” Section 2: Statement of Policy Pursuant to the 1987 Constitution, the State shall defend the right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial to their development (Article XV, Section 3 (2). The Constitution further provides that all educational institutions shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster of humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation of the roles of national heroes in the historical development of the country, tech the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop moral character, and personal discipline, encourage critical and creative thinking, broaden scientific and technological knowledge, and promote vocational efficiency (Article XIV, Section 3 (2).

169 The convention on the rights of the child “CRC” aims to protect children from all forms of physical and mental violence, injury and abuse, neglect and negligent treatment, maltreatment and exploitation, including sexual abuse. The same convention establishes the right of the child to education, and with the view to achieving this right progressively, and the bases of equal opportunity, it obliges the government to take measures to encourage regular attendance in school and reduce drop-out rates. Thus, it is mandated that all appropriate measures be undertaken to ensure that school discipline is administered in a manner consistent with the child’s human dignity, and in conformity with the CRC. Towards this end, the Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with its partners and stakeholders, shall ensure that all schools are conducive to the education of children. The best interest of the child shall be the paramount consideration in all decisions and actions involving children, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities, and legislative bodies, consistent with the principle of first call for children, as enunciated in the CRC. Teachers and learning facilitators especially in learning centers are their substitute parents, and are expected to discharge their functions and duties with this in mind. In this connection, the Family Code empowers the school, its administrators and teachers or the individual, entity or institutions engaged in child-care to exercise the special parental authority and responsibility over the child, while under their supervision, instruction, or custody. The Department recognizes that cases of abuse may arise as a result of difficult situations faced by teachers and other officials within and outside the school. DepEd has adopted the policy to provide special protection to children who are gravely threatened or endangered by circumstances which affect their normal development and over which they have no control, and to assist the concerned agencies in their rehabilitation. Furthermore, this Department aims to ensure such special protection from all forms of abuse and exploitation and care as is necessary for the child’s well-being, taking into account the primary rights and duties of parents, legal guardians, or other individuals who are legally responsible and exercise custody over the child. DepEd recognizes the participatory rights of the child in the formulation and implementation of policies, and in all proceedings affecting them, whether they may be victims of aggressors either directly, or through a repre4sentative.

170 Accordingly, this Department reiterates a zero tolerance policy for any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of abuse, and hereby promulgates this Department Order. Section 3. Definition of Terms 5.3.2 “Child” – refers to any person below eighteen (18) years of age or those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation, or discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or condition; (RA 7610). For purposes of this Department Order, the term also includes pupils or students who may be eighteen (18) years of age or older but are in school. 5.3.3 “Children in School” – refers to bona fide pupils, students or learners who are enrolled in a Basic Education System whether regular or irregular, transferee, or repeater, including those who have been temporarily out of school, who are in the school or learning centers premises or participating in school-sanction activities. 5.3.4 “Pupil, Student, or Learner” –means a child who regularly attends classes in any level of the Basic Education System, under the supervision or tutelage of a teacher or facilitator. 5.3.5 “School Personnel” - means the persons singly or collectively working in a private or public school. They are classified as follows: 1. “School Head” refers to the chief executive officer or administrator of a public or private school or learning center. 2. “Other School Officials” – include other school officers, including teachers, who are occupying supervisory positions, or positions of responsibility, and are involved in policy-formulation or implementation in a school. 3. “Academic Personnel” includes all personnel who are formally engaged in actual teaching service, or in research assignments, either on a full-time or part-time basis, as well as those who possess certain prescribed academic functions directly supportive of teaching such as registrars, librarians, guidance counselors, researchers, and other similar persons. They may include school officials who are responsible for academic matters, and other school officials. 4. “Other Personnel” includes all other non-academic personnel in the school, whatever may be the nature of their appointment and status of their employment.

171 5.3.6 “Child Protection” – refers to programs, services, procedures, and structures that are intended to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, and violence. 5.3.7 “Parents” – refers to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents, and the common law spouse or partner of the present. 5.3.8 “Guardians or Custodians” – refers to legal guardians, foster parents, and other persons, including relatives or even non-relatives, who have physical custody of the child. 5.3.9 “School Visitor or Guest” – refers to any person who visits the school and has any official business with the school, and any person who does not have any official business but is found within then premises of the school. This may include those who are within the school premises for certain reasons, e.g. student-teachers, catechists, service providers, suppliers, bidders, parents, and guardians of other children. 5.3.10 “Child Abuse” – refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or not, which included any of the following: 1. Psychological or Physical Abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment; 2. Any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades, or demeans the intrinsic worth and dignity of a child as a human being; 3. Any unreasonable deprivation of a child’s basic needs for survival, such as food and shelter; or 4. Failure to immediately give medical treatment to an injured child resulting in serious impairment of his or her growth and development or in the child’s permanent incapacity or death (Section 3 [b], RA 7610). 5.3.11 “Discrimination against children” – refers to an act of exclusion, distinction, restriction or preference which is based on any ground such as age, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, being infected or affected by human immune deficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), being pregnant, being a child in conflict with the law, being a child with disability or other status or condition, and which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by all persons on all equal footing, of all rights and freedoms. 5.3.12 “Child exploitation” – refers to the use of children for someone else’s advantage, gratification or profit often resulting in an unjust, cruel and harmful treatment of the child. These activities disrupt the child’s normal physical or mental health , education, moral or

172 emotional social development. It covers situations of manipulation, misuse, abuse, victimization, oppression or ill-treatment. There are two (2) main forms of child exploitation that are recognized; 1. Sexual exploitation – refers to the abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes. It includes but it is not limited to forcing a child to participate in prostitution or the production of pornographic materials, as a result of being subjected to a threat, deception, coercion, abduction, force, abuse of authority, debt bondage, fraud or through abuse of a victim’s vulnerability. 2. Economic exploitation – refers to the use of the child in work or other activities for the benefit of others. Economic exploitation involves a certain gain of profit through production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. This includes, but is not limited to, illegal child labor, as defined in RA 9231. L. “Violence against children committed in schools” – refers to a single act or a series of acts committed by school administrators, academic and non-academic personnel against a child, which result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or other abuses including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty. It includes, but is not limited to, the following acts: 1. Physical violence refers to acts that inflict bodily or physical harm. It includes assigning children to perform tasks which are hazardous to their physical well-being. 2. Sexual violence refers to acts that are sexual in nature. It includes, but is not limited to a. rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, making demeaning and sexually suggestive remarks, physical attacking and sexual parts of the victim’s body. b. forcing the child to watch obscene publications and indecent shows or forcing the child to do indecent sexual acts and/or to engage or be involved in, the creation or distribution of such films, indecent publication or material; and c. acts causing or attempting to cause the child to engage in any sexual activity by force, threat of force, physical or other harm or threat of physical or other harm or coercion, or through inducements, gifts or favors. 3. Psychological violence refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional suffering of the child, such as but not limited

173 to intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, public ridicule or humiliation, deduction or threat of deduction from grade or merit as a form of punishment, and repeated verbal abuse. 4. Other acts of violence of physical, sexual or psychological nature that are prejudicial to the best interest of the child. M. “Bullying or Peer Abuse” – refers to willful aggressive behavior that is directed towards a particular victim who may be out-numbered, younger, weak, with disability, less confident, or otherwise vulnerable. More particularly: 1. Bullying – is committed when a student commits an act or a series of acts directed towards another student, or a series of single acts directed towards several students in a school setting or a place of learning, which results in physical and mental abuse, harassment, intimidation, or humiliation. Such acts may consist of any one or more of the following: a. Threats to conflict a wrong upon the person, honor or property of the person or on his or her family; b. Stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person in his or her daily activities, with unwanted and obsessive attention; c. Taking of property; d. Public humiliation, or public and malicious imputation of a crime or of a vice or defect, whether real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or circumstance tending to cause dishonor, discredit or expose a person to contempt; e. Deliberate destruction or defacement of, or damage to the child’s property; f. Physical violence committed upon a student, which may or may not result to harm or injury, with or without the aid of a weapon. Such violence may be in the form of mauling, hitting, punching, kicking, throwing things at the student, pinching, spanking or other similar acts; g. demanding or requiring sexual or monetary favors, or exacting money or property, from a pupil or student; and h. Restraining the liberty and freedom of a pupil or student. 2. Cyber-bullying – is any conduct defined in the preceding paragraph, as resulting in harassment, intimidation, or humiliation, through electronic means or other technology, such as, but not limited to texting, email, instant messaging, chatting, internet, social networking websites or other platforms or format.

174 N. “Other acts of abuse by a pupil , student or learner” – refers to other serious acts of abuse committed by a pupil, student or learner upon another pupil, student or learner of the same school, not falling under the definition of ‘bullying’ in the preceding provisions, including but not limited to acts of a physical, sexual or psychological nature. O. “Corporal Punishment” – refers to a kind of punishment or penalty imposed for an alleged or actual offense, which is carried out or inflicted, for the purpose of discipline training or control, by a teacher, school administrator, an adult, or any other child who has been given or has assumed authority or responsibility of punishment or discipline. It includes physical, humiliating or degrading punishment, including but not limited to the following: 1. Below such as, but not limited to, beating, kicking, hitting, slapping or lashing, of any part of a child’s body, with or without the use of an instrument such as, but not limited to a cane, broom, stick, whip or belt; 2. Striking of a child’s face or head, such being declared as a “no contact zone”; 3. Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing skin, dragging, pushing or throwing of a child; 4. Forcing a child to perform physically painful or damaging acts such as, but not limited to, holding a weight or weights for an extended period and kneeling on stones, salt, pebbles or other objects; 5. Deprivation of a child’s physical needs as a form of punishment; 6. Deliberate exposure to fire, ice, water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pepper, alcohol or forcing the child to swallow substances, dangerous chemicals, and other materials that can be cause discomfort or threaten the child’s health, safety and sense of security such as, but not limited to bleach or insecticides, excrement or urine; 7. Tying up a child; 8. Confinement, imprisonment, or depriving the liberty of a child; 9. Verbal abuse or assaults, including intimidation or threat of bodily harm, swearing or cursing, ridiculing or denigrating the child. 10. Forcing a child to wear a sign, to undress or disrobe, or to put on anything that will make a child look or feel foolish, which belittles or humiliates the child in front of others; 11. Permanent confiscation of personal property of pupils, students or learners except when such pieces of property pose a danger to the child or to others; and 12. Other analogous acts. P. “Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children” – is a way of thinking and a holistic, constructive and pro-active approach to teaching that helps children

175 develop appropriate thinking and behavior in the short and long-term and fosters self-discipline. It is based on the fundamental principle that children are full human beings with basic human rights. Positive discipline begins with setting the long-term goals or impacts that teachers want to have on their students’ adult lives, and using everyday situations and challenges as opportunities to teach life-long skills and values to students. II. Duties and Responsibilities Section 4: Central Office The DepEd Central Office shall have the following duties and responsibilities: A. Develop a policy and guidelines for the prevention of violence against children in schools and make these available to all schools; B. Conduct a nationwide information dissemination and campaign on violence prevention programs for children and research-based best practices for teachers, which are intended to promote new techniques, methodologies and research related on teaching, classroom management, child development, positive and non-violent discipline; C. Devise programs, campaigns and activities through the Offices of the Undersecretary for Programs and Projects and Regional Operations, to raise consciousness, mobilize and educate the students, parents, teachers, community. Local government units and other stakeholders in addressing child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying; and D. Formulate a system of standard reporting, prescribe standards and procedures for monitoring and evaluation, and maintain the central repository of Regional reports (Annez “A”) on incidents and cases of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other acts of abuse, through the Office of the Undersecretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs. Reference: DepEd Order No. 40, 2012 (May 2012)

176 Appendix F Republic Act No. 8049 AN ACT REGULATING HAZING AND OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION RITES IN FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled. Sec.1. Hazing, as used in this Act, is an initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite for admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such as forcing him to do menial, silly, foolish and other similar tasks or activities or otherwise subjecting him to physical or psychological suffering or injury. The term ”organization” shall include any club or the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Philippine Military Academy, or officer and cadet corps of the Citizen’s Military Training and Citizen’s Army Training. The physical, mental and psychological testing and training procedure and practices to determine and enhance the physical, mental and psychological fitness of prospective regular members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police as approved by the Secretary of National Defense and the National Police Commission duly recommended by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Director General of the Philippine National Police shall not be considered as hazing for the purposes of this Act. Sec. 2. No hazing or initiation rites in any form or manner by a fraternity, sorority or organization shall be allowed without prior written notice to the school authorities or head of organization seven (7) days before the conduct of such initiation. The written notice shall indicate the period of the initiation activities which shall not exceed three (3) days, shall include the names of those to be subjected to such activities, and shall further contain an undertaking that no physical violence be employed by anybody during such initiation rites. Sec. 3. The head of the school or organization or their representatives must assign at least two (2) representatives of the school or organization, as the case may be, to be present during the initiation. It is the duty of such representative to see to it that no physical harm of any kind shall be inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte or applicant.

177 Sec. 4. If the person subjected to hazing or other forms of initiation rites suffers any physical injury or dies as a result thereof, the officers and members of the fraternity, sorority or organization who actually participated in the infliction of physical harm shall be liable as principals. The person or persons who participated in the hazing shall suffer: 1. The penalty of reclusion perpetua (life imprisonment) if death, rape, sodomy or mutilation results there from. 2. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period (17 years, 4 months and 1 day to 20 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall become insane, imbecile, impotent or blind. 3. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its medium period (14 years, 8 months and one day to 17 years and 4 months) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have lost the use of speech or the power to hear or to smell, or shall have lost an eye, a hand, a foot, an arm or a leg or shall have lost the use of any such member shall have become incapacitated for the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged. 4. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its minimum period (12 years and one day to 14 years and 8 months) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall become deformed or shall have lost any other part of his body, or shall have lost the use thereof, or shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a period of more than ninety (90) days. 5. The penalty of prison mayor in its maximum period (10 years and one day to 12 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a period of more than thirty (30) days. 6. The penalty of prison mayor in its medium period (8 years and one day to 10 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a period of ten (10) days or more, or that the injury sustained shall require medical assistance for the same period. 7. The penalty of prison mayor in its minimum period (6 years and one day to 8 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged from one (1) to nine (9) days, or that the injury sustained shall require medical assistance for the same period.

178 8. The penalty of prison correccional in its maximum period (4 years, 2 months and one day to 6 years) if in consequence of the hazing the victim sustained physical injuries which do not prevent him from engaging in his habitual activity or work nor require medical attendance. The responsible officials of the school or of the police, military or citizen’s army training organization, may impose the appropriate administrative sanctions on the person or the persons charged under this provision even before their conviction. The maximum penalty herein provided shall be imposed in any of the following instances: (a) when the recruitment is accompanied by force, violence, threat, intimidation or deceit on the person of the recruit who refuses to join; (b) when the recruit, neophyte or applicant initially consents to join but upon learning that hazing will be committed on his person, is prevented from quitting; (c) when the recruit, neophyte or applicant having undergone hazing is prevented from reporting the unlawful act to his parents or guardians, to the proper school authorities, or to the police authorities, through force, violence, threat or intimidation; (d) when the hazing is committed outside of the school or institution; or (e) when the victim is below twelve (12) years of age at the time of the hazing. The owner of the place where hazing is conducted shall be liable as an accomplice, when he has actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring. If the hazing is held in the home of one of the officers or members of the fraternity, group, or organization, the parents shall be held liable as principals when they have actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring. The school authorities including faculty members who consent to the hazing or who have actual knowledge thereof, but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring shall be punished as accomplices for the acts of hazing committed by the perpetrators. The officers, former officers, or alumni of the organization, group, fraternity or sorority who actually planned the hazing although not

179 present when the acts constituting the hazing were committed shall be liable as principals. A fraternity or sorority’s adviser who is present when the acts constituting the hazing were committed and failed to take action to prevent the same from occurring shall be liable as principal. The presence of any person during the hazing is prima facie evidence of participation therein as principal unless he prevented the commission of the acts punishable herein. Any person charged under this provision shall not be entitled to the mitigating circumstance that there was no intention to commit so grave a wrong. This section shall apply to the president, manager, director or other responsible officer of a corporation engaged in hazing as a requirement for employment in the manner provided herein. Sec. 5. If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions thereof shall remain valid and effective. Sec. 6. All laws, orders, rules or regulations which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly. Sec. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) calendar days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. REPUBLIC ACT No. 11053 AN ACT PROHIBITING HAZING AND REGULATING OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION RITES OF FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8049, ENTITLED "AN ACT REGULATING HAZING AND OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION RITES IN FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR'' Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION 1. A new section to be denominated as Section 1 is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 8049, to read as follows:

180 "SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Hazing Act of 2018". SEC. 2. Section 1 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act: "(a) Hazing refers to any act that results in physical or psychological suffering, harm, or injury inflicted on a recruit, neophyte, applicant, or member as part of an initiation rite or practice made as a prerequisite for admission or a requirement for continuing membership in a fraternity, sorority, or organization including, but not limited to, paddling, whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the weather, forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or other substance, or any other brutal treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical and psychological health of such recruit, neophyte, applicant, or member. This shall also include any activity, intentionally made or otherwise, by one person alone or acting with others, that tends to humiliate or embarrass, degrade, abuse, or endanger, by requiring a recruit, neophyte, applicant, or member to do menial, silly, or foolish tasks. "(b) Initiation or Initiation Rites refer to ceremonies, practices, rituals, or other acts, whether formal or informal, that a person must perform or take part in order to be accepted into a fraternity, sorority, or organization as a full-fledged member. It includes ceremonies, practices, rituals, and other acts in all stages of membership in a fraternity, sorority, or organization. "(c) Organization refers to an organized body of people which includes, but is not limited to, any club, association, group, fraternity, and sorority. This term shall include the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), and other similar uniformed service learning institutions. "(d) Schools refer to colleges, universities, and all other educational institutions." SEC. 3. A new section to be denominated as Section 3 is hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: "SEC. 3. Prohibition on Hazing. - All forms of hazing shall be prohibited in fraternities, sororities, and organizations in schools, including citizens'

181 military training and citizens' army training. This prohibition shall likewise apply to all other fraternities, sororities, and organizations that are not school-based, such as community-based and other similar fraternities, sororities, and organizations: Provided, That the physical, mental, and psychological testing and training procedures and practices to determine and enhance the physical, mental, and psychological fitness of prospective regular members of the AFP and the PNP as approved by the Secretary of National Defense and the National Police Commission, duly recommended by the Chief ·of Staff of the AFP and the Director General of the PNP, shall not be considered as hazing for purposes of this Act: Provided, "further, That the exception provided herein shall likewise apply to similar procedures and practices approved by the respective heads of other uniformed learning institutions as to their prospective members, nor shall this provision apply to any customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions or any activity or conduct that furthers a legal and legitimate objective, subject to prior submission of a medical clearance or certificate. "In no case shall hazing be made a requirement for employment in any business or corporation." SEC. 4. Section 2 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "SEC. 4. Regulation of School-Based Initiation Rites. - Only initiation rites or practices that do not constitute hazing shall be allowed: Provided, That: "(a) A written application to conduct initiation rites shall be made to the proper authorities of the school not later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled initiation date; "(b) The written application shall indicate the place and date of the initiation rites and the names of the recruits, neophytes, or applicants to be initiated and the manner by which they will conduct the initiation rites; "(c) Such written application shall further contain an undertaking that no harm of any kind shall be committed by anybody during the initiation rites; "(d) The initiation rites shall not last more than three (3) days; "(e) The application shall contain the names of the incumbent officers of the fraternity, sorority, or organization and any person or persons who will take charge in the conduct of the initiation rites;

182 "(f) The application shall be under oath with a declaration that it has been posted in the official school bulletin board, the bulletin board of the office of the fraternity, sorority, or organization, and two (2) other conspicuous places in the school or in the premises of the organization; and "(g) The application shall be posted from the time of submission of the written notice to the school authorities or head of organization and shall only be removed from its posting three (3) days after the conduct of the initiation rites. "The school, fraternity, sorority, or organization shall provide for their respective bulletin boards for purposes of this section. "Guidelines for the approval or denial of the application to conduct initiation rites by a registered fraternity, sorority, or organization shall be promulgated by the appropriate school officials not later than sixty (60) days after the approval of this Act. The appropriate school authorities shall have the obligation to disapprove the application to conduct initiation rites that do not conform with any of the requirements of this section, and the reasons thereof shall be stated clearly and in unequivocal terms in a formal advice to the fraternity, sorority, or organization concerned, taking into consideration the safety and security of participants in the activity. "School officials shall have the authority to impose, after due notice and summary hearing, disciplinary sanctions, in accordance with the school's guidelines and regulations on the matter, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, reprimand, suspension, exclusion, or expulsion, to the head and all other officers of the fraternity, sorority, or organization which conducts an initiation without first securing the necessary approval of the school as required under this section. All members of the fraternity, sorority, or organization, who participated in the unauthorized initiation rites, even if no hazing was conducted, shall also be punished accordingly. "In case the written application for the conduct of initiation rites contains false or inaccurate information, appropriate disciplinary sanctions in accordance with the school's guidelines and regulations on the matter ranging from reprimand to expulsion shall be imposed, after due notice and summary hearing, against the person who prepared the application or supplied the false and inaccurate information and to the head and other officers of the fraternity, sorority, or organization concerned." SEC. 5. Section 3 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows:

183 "SEC. 5. Monitoring of Initiation Rites. - The head of the school or an authorized representative must assign at least two (2) representatives of the school to be present during the initiation. It is the duty of the school representatives to see to it that no hazing is conducted during the initiation rites, and to document the entire proceedings. Thereafter, said representatives who were present during the initiation shall make a report of the initiation rites to the appropriate officials of the school regarding the conduct of the said initiation: Provided, That if hazing is still committed despite their presence, no liability shall attach to them unless it is proven that they failed to perform an overt act to prevent or stop the commission thereof." SEC. 6. A new section to be denominated as Section 6 1s hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: "SEC. 6. Registration of Fraternities, Sororities, and Other Organizations. - All existing fraternities, sororities, and other organizations otherwise not created or organized by the school but has existing members who are students or plans to recruit students to be its members shall be required to register with the proper school authorities before it conducts activities whether on or off-campus, including recruitment of members. "A newly established fraternity, sorority, or organization in a school shall immediately register with the proper school authorities during the semester or trimester in which it was established or organized: Provided, That the new fraternity, sorority, or organization has complied with the requirements prescribed by the school in establishing a fraternity, sorority, or organization: Provided, further, That schools shall promulgate their guidelines in the registration of fraternities, sororities, and organizations within their jurisdiction not later than sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act. "Upon registration, all fraternities, sororities, and organizations shall submit a comprehensive list of members, which shall be updated not later than thirty (30) days from the start of every semester or trimester, depending on the academic calendar of the school. "School officials shall have the authority to impose, after due notice and summary hearings, disciplinary penalties in accordance with the school's guidelines and regulations on the matter including suspension to the head and other officers of the fraternity, sorority, or organization who fail to register or update their roster of members as required under this section.

184 "Failure to comply with any of the requirements in this section shall result in the cancellation of the registration of the fraternity, sorority, or organization." SEC. 7. A new section to be denominated as Section 7 is hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: "SEC. 7. Faculty Adviser. - Schools shall require all fraternities, sororities, and organizations, as a condition to the grant of accreditation or registration, to submit the name or names of their respective faculty adviser or advisers who must not be members of the respective fraternity, sorority, or organization. The submission shall also include a written acceptance or consent on the part of the selected faculty adviser or advisers. "The faculty adviser or advisers shall be responsible for monitoring the activities of the fraternity, sorority, or organization. Each faculty adviser must be a duly recognized active member, in good standing, of the faculty at the school in which the fraternity, sorority, or organization is established or registered. "In case of violation of any of the provisions of this Act, it is presumed that the faculty adviser has knowledge and consented to the commission of any of the unlawful acts stated therein." SEC. 8. A new section to be denominated as Section 8 is hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: "SEC. 8. Role of Educational Institutions. - The responsibility of schools to exercise reasonable supervision in loco parentis over the conduct of its students requires the diligence that prudent parents would employ in the same circumstance when disciplining and protecting their children. To this end, it shall be the duty of schools to take more proactive steps to protect its students from the dangers of participating in activities that involve hazing. "Schools shall implement an information dissemination campaign at the start of every semester or trimester to provide adequate information to students and parents or guardians regarding the consequences of conducting and participating in hazing. "An orientation program relating to membership in a fraternity, sorority, or organization shall also be conducted by schools at the start of every semester or trimester.

185 "Schools shall encourage fraternities, sororities, and organizations to engage in undertakings that foster holistic personal growth and development and activities that contribute to solving relevant and pressing issues of society." SEC. 9. A new section to be denominated as Section 9 is hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: "SEC. 9. Registration of Community-Based and Other Similar Fraternities, Sororities, or Organizations. - All new and existing community- based fraternities, sororities, or organizations, including their respective local chapters, shall register with the barangay, municipality, or city wherein they are primarily based. "Upon registration, all community-based fraternities, sororities, or organizations, including their respective local chapters, shall submit a comprehensive list of members and officers which shall be updated yearly from the date of registration." SEC. 10. A new section to be denominated as Section 10 is hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: "SEC. 10. Regulation of Initiation Rites for Community-Based Fraternities, Sororities, or Organizations. - Only initiation rites or practices that do not constitute hazing shall be allowed: Provided, That: "(a) A written application to conduct the same shall be made to the punong barangay in the barangay or the municipal or city mayor in the municipality or city where the community-based fraternity, sorority, or organization is based, not later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled initiation date; "(b) The written application shall indicate the place and date of the initiation rites and the names of the recruits, neophytes, or applicants to be initiated; "(c) Such written application shall further contain an undertaking that no harm of any kind shall be committed by anybody during the initiation rites; "(d) A medical certificate of the recruit, neophyte, or applicant must be attached to the application to ensure fitness to undergo initiation when it

186 involves physical activity not falling under the definition of hazing as used in this Act; "(e) The initiation rites shall not last more than three (3) days; "(f) The application shall contain the names of the incumbent officers of the community-based fraternity, sorority, or organization and any erson or persons who will take charge in the conduct of the initiation rites; "(g) The application shall be under oath with a declaration that it has been posted on the official bulletin board of the barangay hall or the municipal or city hall where the community-based fraternity, sorority, or organization is based, and on the bulletin board of the office of the community-based fraternity, sorority, or organization; and "(h) The application shall be posted from the time of submission of the written notice to the punong barangay or municipal or city mayor and shall only be removed from its posting three (3) days after the conduct of the initiation rites." SEC. 11. A new section to be denominated as Section 11 is hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: "SEC. 11. Monitoring of Initiation Rites of Community-Based and All Similar Fraternities, Sororities, or Organizations. - The punong barangay of the barangay or the municipal or city mayor of the municipality or city where the community-based fraternity, sorority, or organization is based must assign at least two (2) barangay or municipal or city officials to be present during the initiation and to document the entire proceedings. Thereafter, said representatives who were present during the initiation shall make a report of the initiation rites to the punong barangay, or the municipal or city mayor regarding the conduct of the initiation: Provided, That if hazing is still committed despite their presence, no liability shall attach to them unless it is proven that they failed to perform an overt act to prevent or stop the commission thereof." SEC. 12. A new section to be denominated as Section 12 is hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: 'SEC. 12. Nullity of Waiver and Consent. - Any form of approval, consent, or agreement, whether writu,n or otherwise, or of an express waiver of the right to object to the initiation rite or proceeding which consists of hazing, as defined in this Act, made by a recruit, neophyte, or applicant prior to

187 an initiation rite that involves inflicting physical or psychological suffering, harm, or injury, shall be void and without any binding effect on the parties. "The defense that the recruit, neophyte, or applicant consented to being subjected to hazing shall not be available to persons prosecuted under this Act." SEC. 13. A new section to be denominated as Section 13 is hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: "SEC. 13. Administrative Sanctions. - The responsible officials of the school, the uniformed learning institutions, the AFP or the PNP may impose the appropriate administrative sanctions, after due notice and summary hearing, on the person or the persons charged under this Act even before their conviction." SEC. 14. Section 4 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as follows: "SEC. 14. Penalties. - The following penalties shall be imposed: "(a) The penalty of reclusion perpetua and a fine of Three million pesos (P3,000,000.00) shall be imposed upon those who actually planned or participated in the hazing if, as a consequence of the hazing, death, rape, sodomy, or mutilation results therefrom; "(b) The penalty of reclusion perpetua and a fine of Two million pesos (P2,000,000.00) shall be imposed upon: "(I) All persons who actually planned or participated in the conduct of the hazing; "(2) All officers of the fraternity, sorority, or organization who are actually present during the hazing; "(3) The adviser of a fraternity, sorority, or organization who is present when the acts constituting the hazing were committed and failed to take action to prevent the same from occurring or failed to promptly report the same to the law enforcement authorities if such adviser or advisers can do so without peril to their person or their family; "(4) All former officers, nonresident members, or alumni of the fraternity, sorority, or organization who are also present during the hazing: Provided, That should the former officer, nonresident member, or alumnus be a member of the Philippine Bar, such member shall immediately be subjected

188 to disciplinary proceedings by the Supreme Court pursuant to its power to discipline members of the Philippine Bar: Provided, further, That should the former officer, nonresident member, or alumnus belong to any other profession subject to regulation by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), such professional shall immediately be subjected to disciplinary proceedings by the concerned Professional Regulatory Board, the imposable penalty for which shall include, but is not limited to, suspension for a period of not less than three (3) years or revocation of the professional license. A suspended or revoked professional license pursuant to this section may be reinstated upon submission of affidavits from at least three (3) disinterested persons, good moral certifications from different unaffiliated and credible government, religious, and socio-civic organizations, and such other relevant evidence to show that the concerned professional has become morally fit for readmission into the profession: Provided, That said readmission into the profession shall be subject to the approval of the respective Professional Regulatory Board; "(5) Officers or members of a fraternity, sorority, or organization who knowingly cooperated in carrying out the hazing by inducing the victim to be present thereat; and "(6) Members of the fraternity, sorority, or organization who are present during the hazing when they are intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs; "(c) The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period and a fine of One million pesos (Pl,000,000.00) shall be imposed upon all persons who are present in the conduct of the hazing; "(d) The penalty of reclusion temporal and a fine of One million pesos (Pl,000,000.00) shall be imposed upon former officers, nonresident members, or alumni of the fraternity, sorority, or organization who, after the commission of any of the prohibited acts proscribed herein, will perform any act to hide, conceal, or otherwise hamper or obstruct any investigation that will be conducted thereafter: Provided, That should the former officer, nonresident member, or alumnus be a member of the Philippine Bar, such member shall immediately be subjected to disciplinary proceedings by the Supreme Court pursuant to its power to discipline members of the Philippine Bar: Provided, further, That should the former officer, nonresident member, or alumnus belong to any other profession subject to regulation by the PRC, such professional shall immediately be subjected to disciplinary proceedings by the concerned Professional Regulatory Board, the imposable penalty for which shall include, but is not limited to,

189 suspension for a period of not less than three (3) years or revocation of the professional license. A suspended or revoked professional license pursuant to this section may be reinstated upon submission of affidavits from at least three (3) disinterested persons, good moral certifications from different unaffiliated and credible government, religious, and socio-civic organizations, and such other relevant evidence to show that the concerned professional has become morally fit for readmission into the profession: Provided, That said readmission into the profession shall be subject to the approval of the respective Professional Regulatory Board." "(e) The penalty of prision correccional in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any person who shall intimidate, threaten, force, or employ, or administer any form of vexation against another person for the purpose of recruitment in joining or promoting a particular fraternity, sorority, or organization. The persistent and repeated proposal or invitation made to a person who had twice refused to participate or join the proposed fraternity, sorority, or organization, shall be prima facie evidence of vexation for purposes of this section; and "(f) A fine of One million pesos (Pl,000,000.00) shall be imposed on the school if the fraternity, sorority, or organization filed a written application to conduct an initiation which was subsequently approved by the school and hazing occurred during the initiation rites or when no representatives from the school were present during the initiation as provided under Section 5 of this Act: Provided, That if hazing has been committed in circumvention of the provisions of this Act, it is incumbent upon school officials to investigate motu proprio and take an active role to ascertain factual events and identify witnesses in order to determine the disciplinary sanctions it may impose, as well as provide assistance tb police authorities." "The owner or lessee of the place where hazing is conducted shall be liable as principal and penalized under paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section, when such owner or lessee has actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take any action to preven:t 'the.,same from occurring or failed to promptly report the same to the law enforcement authorities if they can do so without peril to their person or their family. If the hazing is held in the home of one of the officers or members of the fraternity, sorority, or organization, the parents shall be held liable as principals and penalized under paragraphs (a) or (b) hereof when they have actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring or failed to promptly report the same to

190 the law enforcement authorities if such parents can do so without peril to their person or their family. "The school authorities including faculty members as well as barangay, municipal, or city officials shall be liable as an accomplice and likewise be held administratively accountable for hazing conducted by fraternities, sororities, and other organizations, if it can be shown that the school or barangay, municipal, or city officials allowed or consented to the conduct of hazing or where there is actual knowledge of hazing, but such officials failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring or failed to promptly report to the law enforcement authorities if the same can be done without peril to their person or their family. "The presence of any person, even if such person is not a member of the fraternity, sorority, or organization, during the hazing is prima facie evidence of participation therein as a principal unless such person or persons prevented the commission of the acts punishable herein or promptly reported the same to the law enforcement authorities if they can do so without peril to their person or their family. "The incumbent officers of the fraternity, sorority, or organization concerned shall be jointly liable with those members who actually participated in the hazing. "Any person charged under this Act shall not be entitled to the mitigating circumstance that there was no intention to commit so grave a wrong. "This section shall apply to the president, manager, director, or other responsible officer of businesses or corporations engaged in hazing as a requirement for employment in the manner provided herein. "Any conviction by final judgment shall be reflected in the scholastic record, personal, or employment record of the person convicted, regardless of when the judgment of conviction has become final." SEC. 15. A new section to be denominated as Section 15 is hereby inserted in the same Act to read as follows: "SEC. 15. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), together with the Department of Education (DepED), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Social Welfare and Development

191 (DSWD), AFP, PNP, and National Youth Commission (NYC), shall promulgate the IRR within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act." SEC. 16. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions hereof shall remain valid and effective. SEC. 17. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 8049 and all other laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules or regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or modified accordingly. SEC. 18. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. Approved, PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ AQUILINO “KOKO” M. Speaker of the House PIMENTEL III of Representatives President of the Senate This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1662 and House Bill No. 6573 was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on March 12, 2018 and March 13, 2018, respectively. CESAR STRAIT PAREJA LUTGARDO B. BARBO Secretary General Secretary of the Senate House of Representatives Approved: JUN 2 9 2018 RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE President of the Philippines

192 Appendix G REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7877 AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Section 1. Title —This Act shall be known as the ”Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995.” Section 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State shall value the dignity of every individual, enhance the development of it human resources, guarantee full respect for human rights, and uphold the dignity of workers, employees, applicants for employment, students or those undergoing training, instruction or education. Towards this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education or training environment are hereby declared unlawful. Section 3. Work, Education or Training-related Sexual Harassment Defined. — Work, education or training-related sexual harassment is committed by an employee, manager, supervisor, agent of the employer, teacher, instructor, professor, coach, trainor, or any other person who, having authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another in a work or training or education environment, demands, requests or otherwise requires any sexual favor from the other, regardless of whether the demand, request or requirement for submission is accepted by the object of said Act. (a) In a work-related or employment environment, sexual harassment is committed when: (1) The sexual favor is made as a condition in the hiring or in the employment, re-employment or continued employment of said individual, or in granting said individual favorable compensation, terms, conditions, promotions, or privileges; or the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting, segregating or classifying the employee which in a way would discriminate, deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect said employee; (2) The above acts would impair the employee’s rights or privileges under existing labor laws; or

193 (3) The above acts would result in an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for the employee. (b) In an education or training environment, sexual harassment is committed: (1) Against one who is under the care, custody or supervision of the offender; (2) Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted to the offender; (3) When the sexual favor is made a condition to the giving of a passing grade, or the granting of honors and scholarships, or the payment of a stipend, allowance or other benefits, privileges, or considerations; or (4) When the sexual advances result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for the student, trainee or apprentice. Any person who directs or induces another to commit any act of sexual harassment as herein defined, or who cooperates in the commission thereof by another without which it would not have been committed, shall also be held liable under this Act. Section 4. Duty of the Employer or Head of Office in a Work-related, Education or Training Environment. — It shall be the duty of the employer or the head of the work-related, educational or training environment or institution, to prevent or deter the commission of acts of sexual harassment and to provide the procedures for the resolution, settlement or prosecution of acts of sexual harassment. Towards this end, the employer or head of office shall: (a) Promulgate appropriate rules and regulations in consultation with the jointly approved by the employees or students or trainees, through their duly designated representatives, prescribing the procedure for the investigation or sexual harassment cases and the administrative sanctions therefore. Administrative sanctions shall not be a bar to prosecution in the proper courts for unlawful acts of sexual harassment. The said rules and regulations issued pursuant to this section shall include, among others, guidelines on proper decorum in the workplace and educational or training institutions. (b) Create a committee on decorum and investigation of cases on sexual harassment. The committee shall conduct meetings, as the case may be, with other officers and employees, teachers, instructors,

194 professors, coaches, trainors and students or trainees to increase understanding and prevent incidents of sexual harassment. It shall also conduct the investigation of the alleged cases constituting sexual harassment. In the case of a work-related environment, the committee shall be composed of at least one (1) representative each from the management, the union, if any, the employees from the supervisory rank, and from the rank and file employees. In the case of the educational or training institution, the committee shall be composed of at least one (1) representative from the administration, the trainors, teachers, instructors, professors or coaches and students or trainees, as the case maybe. The employer or head of office, educational or training institution shall disseminate or post a copy of this Act for the information of all concerned. Section 5. Liability of the Employer, Head of Office, Educational or Training Institution. — The employer or head of office, educational training institution shall be solidarily liable for damage arising from the acts of sexual harassment committed in the employment, education or training environment if the employer or head of office, educational or training institution is informed of such acts by the offended party and no immediate action is taken thereon. Section 6. Independent Action for Damages. —Nothing in this Act shall preclude the victim of work, education or training-related sexual harassment from instituting a separate and independent action for damages and other affirmative relief. Section 7. Penalties. —Any person who violates the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months, or a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000) nor more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000), or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. Any action arising from the violation of the provision of this Act shall prescribe in three (3) years. Section 8. Separability Clause —If any portion or provision of this Act is declared void and unconstitutional, the remaining portions or provisions hereof shall not be affected by such declaration. Section 9. Repealing Clause. —All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, other issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

195 Section 10. Effectivity Clause. —This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation. Approved, EDGARDO J. ANGARA JOSE DE VENECIA, JR. President of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives This Act which is a consolidation of House Bill NO. 9425 and Senate Bill 1632 was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 8, 1995. EDGARDO E. TUMANGAN CAMILO L. SABIO Secretary of the Senate Secretary General, House of Representatives Approved : Feb 14, 1995 This Act which is a consolidation of House Bill NO. 9425 and Senate Bill 1632 was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 8, 1995. FIDEL V. RAMOS President of the Philippines Published on February 18, 1995, Malaya, Manila, Philippines

196 Appendix H Dangerous Drugs Act of Republic Act 9165, Article IV, Section 44 Section 44. Heads, Supervisors, and Teachers of Schools. – For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of Article II of this Act, all school heads, supervisors and teachers shall be deemed persons in authority and, as such, are hereby empowered to apprehend, arrest or cause the apprehension or arrest of any person who shall violate any of the said provisions, pursuant to Section 5, Rule 113 of the Rules of Court. They shall be deemed persons in authority if they are in the school or within its immediate vicinity, or even beyond such immediate vicinity if they are in attendance at any school or class function in their official capacity as school heads, supervisors, and teachers. Any teacher or school employee, who discovers or finds that any person in the school or within its immediate vicinity is liable for violating any of said provisions, shall have the duty to report the same to the school head or immediate superior who shall, in turn, report the matter to the proper authorities. Failure to do so in either case, within a reasonable period from the time of discovery of the violation shall, after due hearing, constitute sufficient cause for disciplinary action by the school authorities. Republic of the Philippines Department of Education DECS Order No. 26, s. 2000 April 19, 2000

197 Appendix I REITERATING DECS ORDER No. 70, s. 1999 (Prohibiting Students of Elementary and Secondary Schools from Using Cellular Phones and Pagers During Class hours) 1. Reports have reached this Office that some students have been using their cellular phones inside the classroom. The use of cellular phone specifically text messaging and pagers have diverted the attention of students from their studies. Additionally, reports indicate that text messaging and paging are causing disturbance during class hours and being used as instruments for cheating during examinations. 2. In view of these, the use of cellular phones and pagers should be prohibited inside the classrooms particularly during examinations to prevent these high-tech gadgets from distracting classes, disrupting classes as well as for cheating. 3. The school officials are hereby directed to ensure that text messaging and paging during class hours and within the school premises should be immediately stopped and closely monitored. (SGD) ANDREW B. GONZALEZ, FSC Secretary Reference: DECS Oder No. 70, s. 1999 Allotment: 1-(D.O. 50 – 97)

198 Appendix J Q & A on Random Drug Testing for Secondary and Tertiary Students Q. What is the legal basis for the conduct of the random drug testing for secondary and tertiary students? A. Article III Section 36 (c) of Republic Act. No. 9165 otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” Q. What are the objectives of the random drug testing? A. The random drug testing will be conducted for the following purposes: ● To determine the prevalence of drug users among the students; ● To assess the effectiveness of school-based and community-based prevention programs; ● To deter the use of illegal drugs; ● To facilitate the rehabilitation of drug users and dependents; and ● To strengthen the collaboration efforts of identified agencies against the use of illegal drugs and in the rehabilitation of drug users and dependents. Q. Who are going to be tested? A. Based on the implementing guidelines, the random drug testing shall be applicable to students in public and private secondary, tertiary/higher education institutions and post-secondary technical vocational schools. Q. What agencies are participating in this endeavor? A. There are three (3) major government agencies participating in the drug testing program and they are called “supervising agencies” in the guidelines since they exercise supervision of the schools. These agencies are the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Q. Do these agencies have the capability to conduct the drug testing? A. The conduct of the drug testing is not the responsibility of the said three (3) agencies but they have to coordinate closely with DOH-accredited testing centers/laboratories that will do the testing in the schools. The school, through its respective health personnel, shall assist the Drug Testing Laboratory in the conduct of the test.

199 Q. What, therefore, are the responsibilities of DepEd, CHED and TESDA with regards to the implementation of this program? A. The three (3) major participating agencies shall: ● Issue an appropriate order informing all schools under their supervision about the government’s actions against illegal drugs, ● inform randomly selected schools on their inclusion in the random drug testing program; and ● Formulate and conduct training programs on drug counseling for guidance counselors for the purpose of enhancing their skills in handling drug dependency cases. Q. Is there really a need to implement a program of this kind? A. The program shall be implemented primarily for prevention of drug dependency and rehabilitation of drug users and dependents. The entire populace shall be made aware of the ill effects of dangerous drugs. Q. Since the selection is at random, how will the selection be done? A. The selection shall be through lottery, which may be computerized, or in any manner that shall be agreed upon by the Selection Board. Q. Who compose the Selection Board? A. The Selection Board shall be the board constituted at the level of the school composed of the Drug Testing Coordinator as Chairperson, one representative each from the students, faculty, and parents as members. The authorized governing body duly recognized by their respective constituents shall choose the representatives from these stakeholders based on a set of selection criteria formulated for this purpose. In the absence of a parent’s association, the School Head may appoint any parent who shall be a member of the Selection Board. Q. Who shall be the Drug Testing Coordinator? A. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall be the principal of a secondary school, the administrator of a technical vocational education and training institution or the administrator appointed by the President/Chief Executive Officer in tertiary institutions. Q. What are the responsibilities of Drug Testing Coordinator? A. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall:

200 ● Convene the Selection Board within five (5) days from the receipt of notice from the Supervising Agency stating that the school is included in the program; ● Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the random drug testing for the students, teachers, administrators, and personnel of the school; ● Inform both the student and parent concerned that a confirmatory test shall be conducted in case the rest result is positive; ● Relay to the parents full information on the process that shall be undertaken for the confirmatory test; ● Inform both the parents and the student of the results of the test; ● Not delegate the task of informing the student and parent to any other person nor reveal the results of the test to any person other than the student and parent; and ● Refer the student and his or her parent to government-owned DOH-accredited facility or DOH-accredited government physician to determine the student’s level of dependency. Q. If found to be positive of drugs, the student may be a subject of discrimination among his schoolmates. How will this concern be prevented? A. Nobody will know the results of the drug test except the Drug Testing Coordinator. The results of the test shall be treated with utmost confidentiality. No school shall publish or post results whether positive or negative. Q. Will the student found to be positive of drugs be expelled from the school? A. A positive confirmatory drug test shall not be a ground for expulsion or any disciplinary action against the student. But in the event that it is determined that the student is drug dependent, the school may impose appropriate sanctions against the student as provided for in the Schools’ Student Handbook of Regulations and the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, provided that in the case of public secondary schools, if the student is later on found to have been rehabilitated, the student shall then be allowed to re-enroll. Q. How is the process of rehabilitation done? A. It includes after-care and follow-up treatment directed towards the physical, emotional/psychological, vocational, social and spiritual

201 change/enhancement of a drug dependent to enable him or her to live without dangerous drugs, enjoy the fullest life compatible with his or her capabilities and potential and render his or her life to become a law abiding and productive member of the community. Q. Who selects the Drug Counselor of the School and what are his or her tasks? A. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall designate a Drug Counselor, a person trained in the techniques of guidance and counseling particularly dealing with cases of drug dependency. Q. If after the counseling period the student shows no sign of improvement, what will be the next step? A. If the student fails the drug test the second time, the DOH-accredited facility or physician may make a recommendation to the student, parent and Drug Testing Coordinator to have the student referred to a DOH-accredited facility suited to the student’s level of dependency. Q. Can it be detected if the student is using drugs for medical treatment purposes and not for illegal use of the drug? A. Prior to testing, the selected students shall be asked to reveal the prescription medicines, vitamins, food supplements that they had ingested within the past five (5) days. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall keep the list and utilizes this in the evaluation of the confirmatory drug test. Q. What if a student selected for the drug testing refuses to undergo such test? Will he/she be penalized for such an act? A. Students who refuse to undergo random drug testing shall be dealt with in accordance with the rules and regulations of the schools, provided that at no time shall refusal to undergo testing give rise to a presumption of drug use or dependency, provided further that the school may impose sanctions on such refusal other than the offense of drug use or dependency. Q. Who pays for the drug tests? A. The government shoulders the costs of random drug testing of students. Q. Is there a penalty imposed to schools that refuse to implement the drug- testing program?

202 A. Schools that refuse to implement the random drug-testing program shall be liable under Section 32 of RA 9165 without prejudice to other administrative sanctions imposed by the Supervising Agencies. The Supervising Agency shall report the same to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Appendix K The Provincial Financial Policy For Students o POLICY 1. Revenue from students should be collected in full by the end of the school year or semester when it is earned. 2. The granting of payment due date extension should be exercised with utmost prudence in harmony and right balance with the Salesian Vision-Mission of the school. 3. Failure to meet financial obligations to the school shall cause the student to be dropped from the rolls or his credentials to be withheld subject to applicable government laws and regulations. 4. Penalties shall be charged on all overdue receivable accounts regardless of whether a request for payment due date extension is submitted or not. o SCOPE These policies apply to those involved in the enrolment, credit and collection activities of the School. o PROCEDURE 1. The granting of Payment Due date Extension (PDE) arising from enrollment and other school fees shall be the discretion of the Economer or the Department Head / Officer whom he shall so designate. 2. The criteria for granting of PDE shall be established to include the following: a) Payment Track record b) Financial status of the party / ies concerned showing incapacity to pay on due date (e.g. Income tax Return and other relevant certification or documents) c) Character of the party/ies concerned. 3. The letter request of PDE shall be accompanied by a standard “Payment Due Date Extension Form” (PDE Form) and shall be signed by the parent, guardian or student of legal age who is financially independent (as provided in Section 66 of the Manual of Regulation for Private Schools) to document such request.

203 4. The Accounting Office shall gather all relevant information and documents relative to item number 2 above and forward the same to the Economer together with the letter of Request and the PDE Form mentioned in item number 3 above. 5. The approved PDE form shall be presented to the Accounting Office for the issuance of examination permit. 6. The PDE shall have the following basic terms: a) Maximum term of one year or one semester provided that in no case shall the due date be later than the two (2) months prior to final examination. b) Penalties shall be computed monthly on the overdue balance from the extension due date up to settlement date. c) Consent and agreement of the parent, guardian, or student of legal age who is financially independent (1) to the provisions of number 6 above and (2) to the withholding of Report Card and / or Credentials of the student in case of failure to settle the obligation in full. 7. The last PDE to be granted for the school year should not be later than two (2) periodic examinations prior to the final examinations, or its due date should not be later than two (2) months before the finals. 8. No PDE shall be granted on fees that are due upon enrollment. These pertain to at least two months of tuition fees and all the other school fees. 9. In case of failure to settle financial obligations to the school , the student should be dropped from the rolls (Par 119, Manual of Information for Private Schools, Sixth Edition, 1960) provided that the following are present (pp.398-399 Education Law and the private Schools, Ulpiano Sarmiento III); a) The student must have failed and continuously fails to pay for the whole or a substantial amount of the school fees that have fell due and demandable; b) The student must not have been permitted to remain in school up to the last month of the school year or term without having settled his/her financial obligation; c) Formal written demand for the payment of the fees must have been sent by the school administration to the student and / or the parents ( in case the student is still a minor or , even if already of age , is still dependent on the parents for support). The latter must provide for the reasonable period of at least 30 days within which the student/ parents is (are) to pay; otherwise the student shall henceforth be denied admission to the school ; and d) That, notwithstanding the demand and the lapse of the reasonable time to pay as stated in the letter, the student or the parents still failed or refused to pay the fees

204 Provision of Paragraph 119, Manual of Information for Private Schools (sixth Edition, 1960): “110. This Office disapproves the practice of excluding from the final examinations students who have been permitted to remain in school up to the last month of the school year or term without having settled their financial obligations. When a student fails to meet his financial obligations, the school should drop him from the rolls. But when he is allowed to remain in school until the end of the term , he should not be deprived of the examinations. The school may, however, withhold from the student his final grades in such examinations until he has completely settled his tuition and other accounts with the school; provided that the grades of such a student are duly recorded and submitted with the rest of the students on the prescribed forms.” 10. The Economer shall present a report of all exceptions from policies on PDE and write-offs to the Council of the Work on a quarterly basis for proper information. 11. A periodic Statement of Account shall be sent out to the party/ies concerned at least fifteen (15) days before due date. Accounting Office shall ensure that the statements are received and duly acknowledged by the addressee. 12. It shall be the responsibility of the Department concerned to immediately inform the Accounting Office in writing of other financial accountabilities chargeable to the student for damage to or loss of school properties for inclusion in the next statement of account of the student concerned. 13. A monthly schedule of receivable accounts in an aging report format shall be prepared by the Accounting Office and submitted to the Economer and the Department Heads concerned for their combined efforts to improve collection when necessary. 14. The Economer shall institute and exhaust all possible follow up efforts in order to collect. o IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES 5. Definition of Terms: a. “PAYMENT DUE DATE EXTENSION” or PDE refers to accommodation to defer payment of tuition fees to a fixed determinable future date after the normal due date. Such accommodation may be granted upon the request of the party liable to pay the school fees. b. “PENALTY FEES” refer to charges for non-payment on the extended due date. c. “SERVICE FEES” refer to all other charges with regard to payments acceptance of which would entail additional cost to the school. This

205 may include, but not limited to, credit card payments, money transfers, etc. 2. During enrollment: a) Non-tuition fees are to be collected up front. These are mostly fees that are used by the school to pay for supplies, materials and other overhead at the start of the school year / semester. b) Tuition fees equivalent to at least 2 months should be collected to cover for the school’s monthly recurring expenses. c) Students / parents who expect difficulty with the payment terms of the school shall be advised with the institutions offering scholarships or grants several months prior to enrollment. 3. The Standard Form for the PDE approval shall contain the basic terms as mentioned in the Standard Procedures CREDIT & COLLECTION – STUDENTS. In case the student is the signatory, a separate certification shall be accomplished as his capacity to sign. (Please see also Procedure No.6c) 4. To assist the Economer or his designate in evaluating the request for PDE, the Accounting Office shall provide all relevant information and documents together with the accomplished PDE Form. Appropriate notations on the PDE Form and on the Student Ledger shall be made to serve as historical reference on the said student account. 5. Failure to pay on the normal due dates without an approved PDE will result to penalty charges and may cause the student to be dropped from the rolls subject to applicable school procedures. 6. Accounting Office shall closely monitor both normal due dates and PDE due dates and ensure that the correct penalty and other appropriate fees are charged and collected on time. 7. Penalty fee shall be computed based on cumulative amount due and not on outstanding balance. Penalty rate shall be at 5% per month, minimum of P250 per month. 8. Billing dates shall be standardized to the extent possible in order to facilitate computer processing. Student information especially mailing address and contact person shall be kept updated for this purpose. 9. Accounting Office shall ensure that the addressees on Statement of Account have signed the acknowledgement copy of the statement within a reasonable time before due date. 10.Two (2) months before final examination, a list of remaining unpaid accounts shall be prepared by the Accounting Office and forwarded to the Economer or his designate who may communicate with the party liable to pay for the final attempt to collect before their official letter of cancellation from the roster of registered students.

206 11. For monthly payment mode, the last installment should preferably be due at least 2 months before the final examination to give time for the sending of letter of cancellation in case of non-payment. If letter is not sent out and received by party concerned at least one month prior to final exams, the school shall withhold the final grades of the student in lieu of dropping him out. 12. The official letter of cancellation from the roster of registered students should be received and acknowledged by the party liable to pay not later than thirty (30) days before the final examination.

207 Appendix L WAIVER FORMS FOR STUDENTS WHILE ON OFF-CAMPUS LEARNING ACTIVITY Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati City ____________________ Date To whom it may concern, As the parent / guardian of ____________________________________ __________ (Gr. & Sec) with Student ID No. ___________, I allow my son/daughter to join and participate in: Name of Activity :____________________________________________________________ Nature of Activity :____________________________________________________________ Date of Activity :____________________________________________________________ Place of Activity :____________________________________________________________ Time of Activity :____________________________________________________________ ETD (from DBTI) :____________________________________________________________ ETA (at DBTI) :____________________________________________________________ Teacher in Charge :____________________________________________________________ Together with my child, I know that the School and its officers, faculty and staff are expected to exercise the legal diligence required for the safety and well-being of my child for the duration and the place, date and time of the activity as stated. This legal diligence would include oral or written instructions, whether given before or during the activity, that if followed, would ensure the safety of my child. As parent / guardian, I hereby undertake to give specific instructions to my child to strictly follow these instructions for his/her safety and well-being. If my child disregards or fails to follow these instructions or should act on his/her own, I, together with my child, shall have no claim against the School, its officers, administrations, teachers, adviser, staff-in-charge should any damage be caused, or liability be incurred to any property or person. Very truly yours, Submitted to: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ (Signature over Printed Name of Parents / Guardian) (Teacher in Charge) _____________________________________ Noted by: (Signature over Printed Name of Students) ____________________________________ (Principal)

208 Appendix M “STUDENT PROTECTION POLICY” OF DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF MAKATI Prefatory Statement The following Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) are promulgated pursuant to the provisions of the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”; “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995”; Department of Education’s “Child Protection Policy”; and “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012” which commonly mandate heads of schools “to effectively implement a zero tolerance policy for any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse”. As defined by law, violence against children in schools is committed by performing an act or a series of acts, threats or abuses which result in physical, sexual and/or psychological harm or suffering. It includes, but is not limited to corporal punishment and physical, verbal or cyber bullying. The “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013” (Republic Act No. 10627) specifically defines “bullying” as referring to “any severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student that has the effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to his property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of the other student in school; or materially and substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly operation of a school; such as, but not limited to, the following: 1. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching, pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting and the use of available objects as weapons; 2. Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being; 3. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue emotional distress like directing foul language or profanity at the target, name calling, tormenting and commenting negatively on victim’s looks, clothes and body; and 4. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic means” (section 2) as penalized under the “Cybercrime

209 Prevention Act of 2012” (Republic Act No. 10175) which aims to regulate access to and the use of the cyberspace. Implementing Guidelines I. The Student Protection Committee (SPC) (“SPC”, for brevity) is hereby created and permanently constituted with the following ex-oficio members: A. Asst. Principal for Student Affairs as Chair; B. Prefect of Student Decorum as Vice Chair; C. Faculty representative; D. Parents representative; and E. Student representative (from the Student Council); II. The Committee shall perform the following powers and functions: A. General Functions: 1. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the protection of children; 2. Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from significant harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs; 3. Monitor the implementation of positive measures and effective procedures in providing the necessary support for the child and for those who care for the child; and 4. Ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare. B. Specific Functions: 1. Conducts regular consultation meetings with all sectors of the academic community; 2. Promulgates rules or guidelines as may be necessary for the effective implementation of the policy; 3. Undertakes information dissemination activities for the academic community focusing on issues relating to student protection; 4. Appoints and supervises the school’s Legal Counsel (not a member of the Committee) who will initially investigate and gather facts/evidence from both

210 parties for presentation, evaluation and decision of the committee; 5. Performs such other powers as may be necessary to give full effect to the law. C. Jurisdiction: The Committee shall have the power to hear, evaluate and decide all child abuse complaints filed against any: 1. School administrator, department heads, supervisor or officer; 2. Faculty, whether full-time or part-time and whether contractual, probationary or regular; 3. Employees, whether casual, contractual, probationary or permanent; 4. Students; 5. Other individuals who have contractual, verbal or written, relations with the school. III. For the mutual protection of parties involved, the following procedures shall be observed by the academic community and shall be enforced by the SPC: A. Filing of Complaint: A written complaint under oath shall be filed with the Chair of the SPC by any aggrieved party, containing the following required information: 1. The name of the person or persons against whom the complaint is filed; and 2. A narration of the pertinent specific facts and circumstances of the case. B. Initial Evaluation by Chair: Within three (3) school days from receipt by the Chair, the complaint shall be evaluated if it complies with the form and contents required in the preceding section and the following pertinent formal notice shall be issued by the Chair. 1. If it complies, the Chair shall issue written notice to the respondent that a complaint for abuse was filed against him/her, attaching a copy of the complaint (and its attachments, if any) filed, and that the respondent is required to file his answer within five (5) school days from receipt of said notice, otherwise, the respondent shall be deemed to have waived his right to present his side and the

211 complaint shall be evaluated and decided by the SPC as it was submitted and filed. 2. If it does not comply with the requirements of form and contents, the Chair shall notify the complainant in writing to comply with said requirements within three (3) school days from receipt of such notice, otherwise, the complaint shall be dismissed in the meantime. C. Filing of Answer: The answer of the respondent is required to be in writing, under oath, and must be filed at the office of the Chair within five (5) school days from receipt of notice, and must answer or clarify all the material allegations in the complaint. 1. If no answer is filed within the period prescribed, or upon filing of the answer within the period prescribed, the Chair shall immediately call on the school’s Legal Counsel within ten (10) school days from the lapse of the 5-day period or from the date of receipt of the answer, whichever is appropriate, for the purpose of informing him/her of the task of gathering evidence and facts of the case. Within five (5) school days from notice, the Chair of the SPC shall send appropriate notices of invitation for parties to attend scheduled fact-finding conferences with the SPC members and the legal counsel, otherwise, nonattendance of any party despite notice shall be deemed as waiver of their right. 2. Parties are not precluded from filing reply to the answer filed and rejoinder to any reply filed as long as these are done under oath and submitted to the SPC through the Chair at least one (1) school day prior to the fact-finding conference set. 3. If one of the parties is a student, parents/guardian shall also be notified in writing by the Chair. D. Ad hoc Committee’s Fact-finding Conference: 1. Any party opting to engage the services of a lawyer shall not be deprived thereof as long as the appearance of the chosen lawyer is ensured by the party being represented on the date scheduled for fact-finding conference, otherwise, the right to be

212 represented by counsel is deemed waived by said party. 2. During the fact-finding conference, the SPC shall be presided by the Chair who shall delegate the presiding authority to the Legal Counsel the moment the fact-finding investigation commences. However, any member of the committee may ask clarificatory questions on any party or witness. 3. The Legal Counsel shall exercise complete control of the data-gathering/fact-finding proceedings and shall use every and all reasonable means to ascertain the facts in each case speedily and objectively, all in the interest of fair play, in consultation with the SPC members. 4. The SPC Chair shall preside over all committee deliberations on the resolution of the case with the Legal Counsel as resource person without any voting right. 5. Unjustified non-appearance by any party during the scheduled conference shall be deemed as waiver on his/her part but the evidence already submitted as well as those submitted by his witnesses shall be considered in the resolution of the case. 6. Only the evidence (testimonial or documentary) supportive of the allegation in the written complaint, answer, reply or rejoinder shall be entertained during the conference. 7. All witnesses, including the parties themselves, are required to testify under oath before the SPC. Cross-examination questions from any party, witness, parent/guardian, or lawyer (except those coming from any committee member) must be addressed through the Legal Counsel and not directly to the witness concerned. 8. Being in control of the proceedings, the Legal Counsel may set clear-cut limitations on the procedures to be followed at the onset of the conference. 9. A record of the entire proceedings shall be taken in recording machines, and filed with the records of the case at the office of the Chair. The parties may be

213 furnished copies of the tape recording upon request but only after paying a reasonable fee. E. Promulgation of Decision: 1. After the fact-finding conference is concluded by the Legal Counsel, the Chair shall require him/her to submit a written report to the committee within five (5) school days summarizing the documentary, physical and testimonial evidence presented by parties and their witnesses, pointing out their respective admissibility as evidence, and emphasizing on certain inconsistencies thereon, simply to guide the members in their decision-making but without giving any recommendations to the SPC. 2. A majority vote of the members of the SPC shall be required to uphold any judgment on the case without allowing abstentions. 3. The Chair, with the assistance of the Legal Counsel, shall reduce into writing the evidence presented by parties, the issues resolved, the findings of the committee with pertinent reasons therefor, and the administrative sanctions, if any. 4. The decision must be signed by all committee members and officially sent, with proofs of service, to the parties concerned not later than fifteen (15) school days from the date the fact-finding conference was concluded. IV. The administrative sanctions to be imposed shall be based on attendant circumstances and according to the gravity of the offense charged. The penalties imposable in cases of proven violation of student protection policy of the School include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Warning or Reprimand; 2. Suspension for such number of days to be determined by the committee; 3. Dismissal or termination. V. Appeal Procedure: Any party not satisfied with the decision of the SPC may file an appeal, under oath, at the Office of the

214 Principal stating the grounds for the appeal and a discussion of each ground, within three (3) school days from receipt of the decision, copy furnished the Chair of the SPC, otherwise, the decision shall be final, executory and inappealable. The decision of the Principal may further be elevated to the School Rector within five (5) school days from receipt, copy furnished the other party and the Principal. The decision of the Principal shall be final if not appealed within said non-extendible period. VI. Effect of Perfection of Appeal: An appeal, duly filed and perfected, shall not prevent the SPC Chair in implementing the sanctions imposed in the appealed decision, unless the Principal and/or School Rector issues a memorandum suspending the same or nullifies the implementation of the sanctions in his resolution of the appeal. VII. Malicious Prosecution: While the school is fully committed to safeguard the rights of all members of the Educative Pastoral Community against child abuse, it is also the policy of the institution to protect the same members from any malicious accusation and prosecution involving alleged acts of child abuse which may be found baseless or non-existent. As it recognizes that child abuse involves the abuse of one’s power, it must likewise be emphasized that the abuse of the right to accuse and prosecute is not only an act condemnable by law, but a power that must be tempered by law. In order to deter malicious, vindictive, or baseless accusations by one against another involving alleged acts of child abuse, the school shall support any move towards this thrust.

215 Appendix N HEALTH CARE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES 1. Clinic shall be open during school days at prescribed hours (Monday-Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm, Friday 7:00-4:00pm). It is available for the use of the students for first aid treatment of minor ailments, accidents, sudden illnesses and emergency situations. 2. During class hours, students are allowed to go to the clinic with the teacher’s permission. He should bring his planner with the following information: teacher’s signature of approval, time of going to the clinic, and the name of the person who will escort him in the event the student cannot go by himself. 3. The school physician/dentist/nurse shall evaluate, treat, and/or refer the student to a specialist for further treatment. Details of the treatment given shall be documented in the student’s planner. If necessary, the Health Care Team shall send a recommendation to the Principal’s office to allow the sick student to go home, otherwise, the student will be sent back to class. 4. The Health Care Team shall inform the student’s parents/guardians about the medical/dental condition of their son during the following cases: head and eye trauma, wounds on the face, accidents and injuries, patients with special needs, sick patients to be sent home, prior to dental procedures, and such other cases that the attending doctor/dentist deems severe enough to warrant immediate notice to the student’s parent/guardian. 5. A student who has been advised to go home on account of sickness or injury shall not be allowed to leave the school premises unless picked up by his parents/guardians from the school clinic. The names and contact details of the parent/guardian should be written in the student planner. The parent/guardian shall be required to leave an identification card at the guard before going to the clinic. 6. In emergency situations that require hospital assistance, the Health Care Team shall exert all means to contact the student’s parents/guardian. If they cannot be reached, the school physician/nurse shall immediately accompany the student to the nearest hospital, endorse the patient to the hospital medical staff on duty and stay with the student until the parent/guardian or next of kin arrives in the hospital.

216 7. For trauma cases, the student is entitled to avail his Student Accident Insurance. A form will be given by the clinic. 8. Sick students with contagious and communicable diseases (chickenpox, measles, etc.) will need clearance from the clinic before they will be allowed to return to class. 9. If the student has been sick and was hospitalized or underwent surgery, he must secure a medical certificate from his private physician and submit (1) an original copy to his class adviser upon returning to class and (2) a photocopy to the clinic for documentation and assessment. 10. If the student needs to be given antibiotics or any medication prescribed by their family physician/dentist, the student is required to bring the following to the clinic: (1) prescribed medication (2) student’s planner and, (3) written order from the physician giving the name, dosage, and time interval of medication. 11. Parents of new students are required to accomplish the necessary medical/dental forms and submit them not later than the end of the second week of classes with all the relevant information needed. It is of utmost importance that the clinic staff is informed of any medical condition and allergies the child has. 12. Parents/guardians who want their son to be checked up during school hours or be brought home at their own discretion may write a letter on their son’s planner under the Special Correspondence Area. The student’s absence will be considered excused upon approval by the respective Department Head. 13. The school physician/dentist shall conduct the student’s annual physical examination within the school year. Should there be other findings that require further treatment, the school physician/dentist shall give the student a referral slip. 14. Parents who want to have their son’s temporary tooth extracted in the clinic should provide a written consent or accompany their son during the procedure. Extraction shall be done during break time and dismissal time only.

217 Appendix O SHOP AND LABORATORY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The laboratory is one of the hazardous places in school. It contains different chemicals, equipment and tools that require great caution when in use. The following are policies and procedures that must be observed in the laboratories to prevent any unnecessary incident(s) and/or accident(s). 1. Bring the planner always in going to the Science laboratories. 2. Bags/planner should be deposited in the assigned area. 3. Wear laboratory gown and goggles if instructed to do so. In the absence of such, laboratory gown and goggles will be provided but with corresponding sanction. 4. Listen attentively to the teacher as he/she explains the procedure or gives precautionary measures. 5. Follow strictly the procedure given in the experiment. Failure to do so will be considered as an offense. 6. Do not eat or drink inside the laboratory. 7. Never inhale the chemicals. 8. Do not taste any substance or draw any material into your mouth. 9. If you spill any chemical, immediately wash it off with soap and water. Report the spillage immediately to the teacher. 10. Keep away all materials from open flames. 11. Proper disposal of chemicals and other materials should be observed. 12. Report immediately to the Science teacher/ laboratory assistant any untoward incident(s) (accident or injury) that happened inside the laboratory. Follow the instruction that will be given. 13. Clean and return all the materials used after the experiment. Report to the laboratory assistant, if any, breakages and losses for replacement and monitoring. 14. Students are not allowed to work in the laboratories alone. For make-up experiments, he will be under the supervision of the laboratory assistant. 15. Students who may need chemicals for investigatory project must write a letter of request noted by the subject teacher duly approved by the Subject Area Head. 16. Experiment related to the investigatory project may be performed in the laboratory under the supervision of the Science teacher upon approval of the Subject Area Head.

218 TECHNICAL SHOPS / LABORATORIES II. GENERAL RULES All school rules indicated in the student handbook in the rules and regulations section are strictly observed. Likewise, the following rules must also be observed in order to ensure maximum learning and effective classroom environment. ▪ LINE FORMATION ▪ Students will form two (2) straight lines arranged according to class number. Proper decorum should be observed before entering the shops/laboratories. ▪ GOING OUT FROM THE SHOPS/LABORATORIES ▪ After the closing prayer, students must fall in two (2) straight lines outside the shops/laboratories while observing silence, order and discipline before proceeding to the next class. ▪ Students must secure permission from the teachers concerned in case they need to go out from the shops/laboratories. Such permission must be reflected in their planner. ▪ FOOD AND DRINKS / BEVERAGES ▪ Eating, drinking and bringing of food inside the shops/laboratories are not allowed. ▪ PLANNER AND COMPILED HANDOUTS ▪ Students should always carry with them their diaries and handouts during classes in the shops/laboratories. ▪ REQUIREMENTS ▪ Students should always bring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and a complete set of requirements during shop/laboratory classes. ▪ STORAGE ▪ Keep all materials stored in proper location. ▪ Keep all chemicals stored in proper container. ▪ CLEANLINESS

219 ▪ Students should be responsible for the cleanliness of the area assigned to them before leaving the shops/laboratories observing 5S principle (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain). ▪ ATTITUDE AND DISCIPLINE ▪ Proper conduct must be observed in the shops/laboratories at all times. ▪ Students are not allowed to play inside the shops/laboratories nor exchange places or roam around. ▪ Proper decorum must be observed. ▪ SUBMISSION OF REQUIREMENTS ▪ Students must submit their requirement/s on a required/scheduled date. ▪ No activities will be done outside the room without permission from the teachers concerned. ▪ MAKE-UP CLASSES AND/ OVERTIME WORK ▪ No student is allowed to work overtime inside shops/laboratories without permission from the teachers concerned. Students doing overtime work must be accompanied by their teachers or shop assistants. ▪ MACHINE / EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND SHOPS / LABORATORIES Drafting (CAD) & Computer ▪ Students should ensure that the tools, machine / equipment, computer station and table are in good running condition. ▪ Accessing pornographic and inappropriate contents is strictly prohibited. ▪ Playing computer games is not allowed. ▪ Changing the settings and wall papers of the computer is not allowed. ▪ Students must follow the teacher’s instructions when working inside the laboratory.

220 ▪ Eating and drinking inside the computer/CAD laboratories are not allowed. ▪ Horse playing inside the laboratory is not allowed. ▪ Avoid using sharp and metal objects with computer peripherals and electrical outlets. ▪ Turn on/off the computer units properly. Electrical and Electronics Shops Safety Precautions ▪ Be alert. ▪ Use the right tool for the right job/activity. ▪ Use protective devices such goggles, cloth, or rubber gloves. ▪ Observe proper behavior when handling equipment, loads and wires. ▪ Never work alone on any electrical works to ensure safety. ▪ Adhere to strictly established regulations of Philippine Electrical Code (PEC). ▪ Treat de-energized equipment or circuit as energized until performing a lock out/tag out test (LOTO). ▪ Keep your workplace orderly, organized, clean and safe. ▪ Do not leave tools and equipment running unattended. ▪ Place Tools in a proper place to avoid breakage and accident. ▪ No running or playing inside the shop room. Automotive & Mechanical Shops Safety Precautions ▪ Do not use any equipment unless trained. ▪ Do not leave the machine/equipment while still “on” mode. ▪ Keep hands away from moving parts. ▪ Make sure all safety guards are in place before operating any machine/equipment. ▪ Make sure all debris is clear before operating any equipment. ▪ Never unplug the equipment for any reason. ▪ Only one person should operate any equipment. ▪ Never wear gloves when cleaning the drill press. ▪ Put all tools away when not in use.

221 ▪ Never wear ID, accessories , jewelries, long- sleeves, necktie, dangling accessories while operating a machine or equipment ▪ Wear safety glasses when working in the shop area. ▪ Dump gasoline and other liquid chemical waste into containers labeled "Flammable Waste". ▪ When lifting batteries or other heavy objects from the engine compartment of a vehicle, use the following procedures: o Press your thighs against fender by leaning into vehicle. o Grasp the object by lifting with both hands. o Keep the object close to body, with elbows close to body. o Turn body using feet, not twisting at waist. ▪ Obey all posted safety and danger signs. ▪ Do not walk on a wet, slick or oily area. ▪ Conduct yourself in a manner conducive to safe shop practices. o No horse playing o Never climb on shelves o Stay on task/ in assigned groups o Never sit on tables ▪ Wear leather gloves, leather apron and welder’s eye shield while performing welding activities. ▪ Always wear safety goggles when removing slag from a weld with a chipping hammer. ▪ Do not use welding equipment in wet or in damp areas, it will increase the danger of electric shocks. ▪ Always apply first aid for minor and major injuries before the necessary medical treatment is applied. III. ENERGY CONSERVATION ▪ In case of two (2) to three (3) hours intervals on the usage of shops/laboratories, all lightings and Air-conditioning units must be turned off. ▪ Only lights on the area where teacher/s is/are working should be turned on.

222 IV. EMERGENCY EXITS ● Emergency exit signs should be observed in all shops/laboratories ● All emergency exits should be free and accessible at all times. ● Fire extinguishers should be located on a visible site. ● Key for emergency exit at the shops/laboratories should be accessible to all teachers and staff.

223 CONFORMITY WITH DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF MAKATI’S SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK This is to certify that we fully support the educational advocacy and Preventive System of Education of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati, for which reason we entrust our son to the Salesian educators who shall serve as his special parents. We have fully read, understood and discussed the contents of the High School Student Handbook to our son and promise that we shall all abide by its rules, policies, and guidelines. SIGNED: Student: ____________________________________________________ (Family Name) (Given Name) (M.I.) Grade Level: _________________ Section: _____________________ Father:_________________________ ______________________ (Complete Name) (Signature) Mother:_________________________ ______________________ (Complete Name) (Signature) Guardian: _________________________ ______________________ (Complete Name) (Signature) ________________________________________ Date Signed

224 CONFORMITY WITH DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE OF MAKATI’S SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK This is to certify that we fully support the educational advocacy and Preventive System of Education of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati, for which reason we entrust our son to the Salesian educators who shall serve as his special parents. We have fully read, understood and discussed the contents of the High School Student Handbook to our son and promise that we shall all abide by its rules, policies, and guidelines. SIGNED: Student: ____________________________________________________ (Family Name) (Given Name) (M.I.) Grade Level: _________________ Section: _____________________ Father:_________________________ ______________________ (Complete Name) (Signature) Mother:_________________________ ______________________ (Complete Name) (Signature) Guardian: _________________________ ______________________ (Complete Name) (Signature) ________________________________________ Date Signed (School’s Copy)