DepEd introduces ‘My Buddy’ peer support system for safer schools
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its learner-led peer facilitation network through the My Buddy System alongside structured counseling and teacher check-ins to build safer, more supportive school environments, as part of its mental health and psychosocial support framework. Launched during the observance of National School Safety Week, the My Buddy
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Awaiting deadline 45% Administrative Delay
DepEd issues a technical order deferring the full rollout due to logistical hurdles in training peer facilitators, citing the need for further consultation with local government units. The initial pilot phase is extended by two weeks while regional offices submit revised budget requirements for counseling support.
Watch for: DepEd releases Administrative Order No. 2024-XX deferring nationwide implementation · Regional Directors submit letters requesting extended training deadlines
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Awaiting deadline 35% Operational Launch
The program proceeds as scheduled with DepEd District Supervisors conducting spot checks in Metro Manila schools to verify the presence of registered 'My Buddies' and counseling logs. Initial feedback reports indicate smooth integration into existing homeroom periods without significant resource strain.
Watch for: DepEd Region IV-A publishes success metrics from first-week pilot schools · School heads submit signed compliance reports on peer facilitator registration
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Awaiting deadline 15% Safety Incident Backlash
A high-profile incident occurs where a student relies solely on peer support during a crisis, leading to public outcry over inadequate professional intervention. DepEd is forced to temporarily suspend the peer-only aspect of the program pending an urgent audit by the Department of Health.
Watch for: News report details a student crisis handled exclusively by peers with negative outcome · DepEd Secretary announces temporary suspension of peer-only crisis protocols
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Awaiting deadline 5% Political Opposition Halt
A senatorial committee on education calls for hearings, alleging the program bypasses existing labor laws regarding teacher workload and peer liability. DepEd is ordered to halt all new deployments pending legislative review of the program's legal framework.
Watch for: Senate Committee on Education issues subpoena for DepEd officials regarding My Buddy system · DepEd issues memo pausing all new peer facilitator deployments
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