The Department of Education (DepEd) Logo, as stated in DepEd Order (DO) No 69, s. 2003, outlines the intended use of the Logo. The DepEd Seal colors and other details are outlined in DepEd Order (DO) No 63, s. 2011.
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DepEd creates a consistent identity at all levels of governance, including the central, regional, division, and school levels, using the guidelines outlined in DepEd Order (DO) No 69, s. 2003 and DO 63, s. 2011. High awareness and recognition of DepEd’s reputation as a learner-centered organization that constantly enhances itself to better serve the public are further promoted by the proper use of the logo and seal.
DepEd Logo
A globally recognizable symbol of knowledge and the bond between a teacher and learner makes up the foundation for the DepEd logo.
Reusing or copying the DepEd logo from a piece of stationery, brochure, or other printed application is not permitted. Instead, the logo ought to always be applied or used from the original, high-quality electronic or camera-ready artwork.
The logo’s elements consist of:
- ED (DepED) – highlights the significance of a basic education
- Torch – A burning flame placed on the letter “p” in the middle of its name. This sign represents the burning passion for knowledge or learning that every Filipino learner has, much like the flaming torch in the center of the official seal.
The logo can be seen in:
- All public elementary and secondary schools within the country
- Covers of teaching and learning resources
- DepEd vehicles
- Materials for advocacy and promotion
- Name tags
- Print periodicals and nonprint materials (website banners and infographics as online collateral)
- Posters, streamers, backdrops, flyers, pamphlets, and leaflets
- Vehicles owned by employees
- Website linked with the wordmark to form a “signature”
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DepEd Logo Font, Color, and Size Guide
Apart from its white backdrop, which aims to accentuate it, the official logo must be reproduced in the three official colors specified in DO 69, s 2003.
The logo can also be produced in grayscale.
Depending on the background on which the logo is applied and by the law of contrast, the logo can also be shown in grayscale
Depending on the amount of space available, the logo may appear in a variety of sizes. But the logo can never be any smaller than 0.75 inches, or 3/4 inch.
For optimal recognition and clarity, the logo should never be too packed with text or pictures. To preserve its influence, surround it with an open area the size of the torch (without the flame) applied on all sides.
Don’ts on DepEd Logo and Usage
- Adding elements such as underline
- Adding distracting background
- Applying artistic effects
- Applying drop shadow
- Creating new lockups
- Combining with other elements
- Cutting or cropping
- Distortion
- Scaling below the minimum size
- Using at a different angle
- Using other colors apart from the allowed color variations
- Using the word mark in isolation
DepEd Seals
The Department’s symbol is represented by the seal. Treating it with the same reverence as the Philippine flag would be appropriate since it is the Department’s service symbol.
The seal’s elements consist of:
Shield (stylized open hands) – symbolizes DepEd as a nurturing and compassionate organization
Two sea lions – symbolize brilliance and leadership.
Open book and lighted torch – radiating its light over the Philippine archipelago represent the quest for knowledge and the practice of values and skills included in every Filipino by DepEd
Open book and lighted torch – lighting the Philippine archipelago, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and the application of the virtues and skills that all Filipinos hold
Colors – adapted from the Philippine flag; red represents the desire for learning, and blue represents peace.
The seal can be seen in:
- Academic awards
- Accreditation and Equivalency Test Result
- Backgrounds for press conferences
- Certificates of completion
- Foreign affairs and diplomatic or international communication
- Forms for authentication, certification, and verification
- Identification cards
- Legal records
- Notepads and memoranda
- Official envelopes
- Official Operating Permit and Acknowledgment
- Plaques and certificates
- Results of the equivalency and accreditation tests
- Results of the Philippine Educational Placement Test
- SF10-ES and SF10-JHS, or Form 137
- Stationery and letterheads
DepEd Seal Font, Color, and Size Guide
All official correspondence must have the DepEd official seal, which is also sent to all national, regional, division, district, school, and other field offices as well.
The seal can also be displayed in grayscale. It is preferable to have a white background to guarantee that its elements can be seen or read.
Depending on the amount of space available, the official seal may appear in a variety of sizes. But the seal can never be less than half an inch (0.5″).
There are two formats for the official seal or signature: the vertical format and the horizontal format in types for English and Filipino.
Don’ts on DepEd Seal and Usage
- Adding elements such as underline
- Adding distracting background
- Applying artistic effects
- Applying drop shadow
- Creating new lockups
- Combining with other elements
- Cutting or cropping
- Distortion
- Scaling below the minimum size
- Used as spreading pattern
- Using at a different angle
- Using other colors apart from the allowed color variations
- Using the word mark in isolation
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Video: PROPER USE OF DepED SEAL AND LOGO
The DepED Seal and Logo must be used appropriately. To learn more, watch the YouTuber Teacher Dang’s video guide below.