QuestionsQuestions (DEPED ORDER NO. 83, S. 2003)
It reiterates and strictly enforces the ban on students’ use of cellular phones and related devices during class hours, in light of reported misuse (including lewd and obscene picture messages).
It reiterates DepEd Orders Nos. 70, s. 1999 and 26, s. 2000.
The use of cell phones by students during class hours is strictly prohibited.
Yes. The Order refers to the earlier prohibitions that covered both cellular phones and pagers during class hours.
It notes that cell phones have proliferated with lewd and obscene picture messages, particularly those capable of Multi-Media Services (MMS).
The Order directs immediate dissemination of and compliance with its provisions, implying that DepEd authorities, school officials, teachers, and stakeholders are expected to carry it out.
Teachers, together with parents, should devise ways to educate students on the responsible use of cell phones to prevent misguided or immoral activities.
Parents should work with teachers to educate students on the responsible use of cell phones to prevent misuse.
It does both: it strictly imposes the ban during class hours and also calls for education by teachers and parents on responsible use.
It refers to the time when classes are being held; student phone use during that period is disallowed under the Order.
It highlights that MMS-capable cell phones are particularly associated with sending lewd and obscene picture messages, which motivated the prohibition.
Based on the text provided, the ban is specifically for use during class hours; the Order itself emphasizes that time limitation.
It is an administrative issuance/policy order by the Department of Education directing schools to adopt and enforce a specific rule on student behavior.
The Order instructs that DepEd strictly imposes a ban on such use during class hours, and it requires immediate compliance and dissemination of the policy.
The Order emphasizes immediate dissemination and compliance—meaning schools must promptly communicate and implement the prohibition.
It seeks to prevent immoral or misguided activities facilitated by cell phone misuse, especially dissemination of lewd/obscene media.
It was adopted on November 20, 2003 and signed by Edilberto C. De Jesus, Secretary.