DO No. 005, s. 2025

1. Sir Rowelito, President of Rizal Association of School Heads (RASH), is discussing with the other Rizal School Heads, the introductory statements of DepEd Order No. 5, s. 2025. Which among the following statements is NOT included in the  introductory statements?

• A. This is in consonance with RA 4670 and pursuant to DBM-  DepEd Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2021.

   

• B. This provides additional guidelines for the effective  implementation of granting of the teaching allowance.

   

• C. All provisions of DO No. 10, s. 2020 and other related  issuances and rules that are inconsistent with this Order and its  provisions are repealed, rescinded, or amended accordingly.

   

• D. This DO shall commence in SY 2025-2026 and SYs thereafter.

2. Sir Romeo, co-teacher of Mam Carolinda and Sir Hilario at Jalajala NHS is expected to retire sometime in SY 2025-2026. He will be able to serve for 95 days in SY 2025-2026, so he is still entitled to the Teachers’ Cash Allowance, but on a pro-rata basis. How much of the ₱10,00.00 cash allowance will he receive?

•   A. ₱5,000.00

•   B. ₱6,000.00

   

• C. ₱7,000.00

•   D. ₱8,000.00

3. Mam Merlina, Head Teacher of Taluktok NHS, was required to render actual teaching hours for seven (7) weeks (35  days), while waiting for the arrival of a substitute teacher for a teacher who was on leave. Because of this, she is entitled to receive a teaching allowance. How much teaching allowance

will she receive for her 35-day teaching?

• A. ₱10,000.00

•   B. ₱8,000.00

•   C. ₱5,000.00

•   D. ₱2,000.00

4. Sir Carmelo, T III of Manggahan National High School received the full ₱10,000.00 teacher allowance for School Year 2025-2026. However, he suddenly decided to resign within the same school year after serving for ninety-five (95) days from the date of opening of classes until his last day of teaching. Because of this, he is required to return the excess amount from the allowance he received beyond the pro-rated entitlement. How much does he have to return?

• B. ₱8,000.00

•   C. ₱5,000.00

   

• D. ₱2,000.00

•    A. ₱10,000.00

5. Mam Maria, T I of Kasiglahan Elementary School, wife of the school head, received MOOE-procured instructional materials like bond paper, pens, cartolina and other classroom supplies from their school, a day after receiving the ₱10,000.00 teacher allowance. The school auditor, Sir Nonito, voiced out that she is no longer entitled to receive the MOOE-procured instructional materials since the full ₱10,000.00 teacher allowance was already given to her. Was Sir Nonito correct on this?

• A. No, Mam Minda is the wife of the school head

•   B. Yes, he is the auditor

•   C. No, according to DO No. 5, s. 2025

•   D. Yes, according to DO No. 5, s. 2025

6. Sir Nonito told the teachers to submit the list of teaching supplies and materials and the incidental expenses and the corresponding receipts and/or proofs of purchase incurred in the use of the teaching allowance. As school auditor, does he have the right or is he correct on this?

• A. Yes, he is the school auditor

•   B. No, he is not the school head

•   C. Yes, according to DO No. 5, s. 2025

   

• D. No, according to DO No. 5, s. 2025

7. School heads, TICs, and head teachers are originally without teaching loads so they are not entitled to the teaching allowance. However, in the exigency of the service, and they are designated to teach, they become eligible for a pro-rated teaching allowance. What must they accomplish and submit in order to receive the pro-rated teaching allowance?

• A. electronic School Form 6 (eSF6)

•   B. electronic School Form 7 (eSF7)

•   C. electronic School Form 8 (eSF8)

•   D. electronic School Form 9 (eSF9)

8. Sir Bernard is a newly-hired teacher for School Year 2025-2026, thus, he is entitled to enjoy the ₱10,000.00 teaching allowance. However, his appointment was already 35 days after the opening of classes so the allowance for him will be on a pro rata basis. How much of the ₱10,000.00 teaching allowance is he supposed to receive?

• A. ₱10,000.00

•   B. ₱8,000.00

•   C. ₱5,000.00

•   D. ₱2,000.00

9. Mam Normita of San Pedro NHS reported on the 1st day of classes for School Year 2025-2026 and received the full ₱10,000.00 teaching allowance. However, she was granted scholarship at UP Diliman and returned to work after completing the scholarship. Because of that, she was only able to serve for seventy (70) days teaching. How much does she have to return from the excess of the ₱10,000.00 teaching allowance granted to her?

• A. ₱10,000.00

•   B. ₱8,000.00

   

• C. ₱5,000.00

•   D. ₱2,000.00

10. Sir Fernando, an MT I of San Sebastian SHS reported on the 1st day of classes for School Year 2025-2026 and received the full ₱10,000.00 teaching allowance. However, after serving thirty (30) days as MT I, his appointment as Principal I came out and was assigned as P I at the nearby school so he has to return part of the teaching allowance he received to his old school since he is now a school head. How much does he have to return to his old school?

• A. ₱10,000.00

•   B. ₱8,000.00

•   C. ₱5,000.00

•   D. ₱2,000.00