School-Based Feeding Program Guidelines Reissued (Philippines, June 2026)
DepEd Order No. 013, s. 2026 issued institutional guidelines for implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program.
DepEd Order No. 013, s. 2026 issued institutional guidelines for implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program.
What Changed?
The order establishes the current national operating rules schools must use for the feeding program.
Old System vs New System
Schools administered the School-Based Feeding Program under earlier program issuances.
The 2026 institutional guidelines become the current implementation reference for covered feeding activities.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Eligible learners receive school feeding under the updated program rules and school implementation procedures.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents should check school eligibility, consent and distribution arrangements where applicable.
School / Institution Impact
Schools must organize procurement, beneficiary handling, delivery and records according to the 2026 order.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers may assist with school-level program administration where assigned, but the primary operational change is the program guidance.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-04: DepEd Order No. 013
- s. 2026 published.
What To Do
- Schools should use the new order for beneficiary selection
- program delivery and accountability procedures.
What To Watch Next
Monitor funding releases, beneficiary guidance and later implementation memoranda.
Global Context
The update is relevant to comparison of nationally regulated school-feeding programs and their education-sector administration.
Source Record
Source type: Regulation
Source name: Department of Education of the Philippines