The specific functions and responsibilities of the Task Force are as follows:
Chair Undersecretary Francisco M. Varela
Administration & FinanceCo-Chair Undersecretary Rizalino D. Rivera
Regional OperationsMembers Assistant Secretary Jesus Lorenzo R. Mateo
Planning & DevelopmentOIC Assistant Secretary Armando C. Ruiz
Finance & AdministrationDirector Angelita M. Esdicul
Bureau of Elementary Education (BEE)Director Lolita M. Andrada
Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE)Director Carolina S. Guerrero
Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS)Director Socorro A. Pilor
Instructional Materials Council Secretariat (IMCS)Engr. Oliver R. Hernandez
OIC, Administrative Service (AS)Ms. Miriam N. Coprado
OIC, Planning & Programming Division, Office of the Planning Service (PPD, OPS)Mr. Roger B. Masapol
Chief, Project Development & Evaluation Division, Office of the Planning Service (PDED-OPS)
- facilitate and guide the conduct of rapid validation of education data of ARMM including the inventory of personnel and physical facilities in coordination with DepEd ARMM. This activity is part of the thrusts of the transition team to clean up data across all agencies to prepare the entire ARMM bureaucracy for the appointment of OICs. The validated data shall be the basis for determining the level of support of DepEd Central Office to ARMM;
- oversee the smooth and fast implementation of DepEd's programs and projects for ARMM identified in the regular budget of DepEd under General Appropriations Act (GAA) and ensure funds availability within the period of twenty-one (21) months starting October 1, 2011;
- make representations with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on the funding strategy for the identified activities not part of the regular budget of DepEd;
- ensure alignment to the national goals of all programs and projects to be implemented in ARMM particularly on curriculum, human resource development and governance;
- conduct regular monitoring of implementation of major programs and projects in ARMM;
- ensure attendance to meetings of the Inter-Agency Transition Team; and
- perform other tasks which maybe assigned by the undersigned.
For more information, please contact Mr. Roger B. Masapol, Chief, PDED, OPS, DepED Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City at telephone no.: (02) 635-3983, fax no.: (02) 633-7256. - https://www.affordablecebu.com/