Application of the Household Income Eligibility Threshold Under DepEd Order No. 11, s. 2026
DepEd Memorandum OUF-2026-1829, issued on August 10, 2026, provides adjustments on the income cap based on household size and stipulates computation of monthly income for contractual seafarers and other contract-based overseas workers.
The memorandum applies to all learners applying in the ESC and SHS Voucher Program in SY 2026-2027.
Please refer to the following tables/examples:
Household Size Adjustment
Formula: Published Household Income Threshold × (Household Size ÷ 5)
| Household Size | Adjustment Factor | Adjusted Household Income Threshold |
| 5 | 5 / 5 = 1.0 | Php97,111 |
| 6 | 6 / 5 = 1.2 | Php116,533 |
| 7 | 7 / 5 = 1.4 | Php135,955 |
| 8 | 8 / 5 = 1.6 | Php155,378 |
| 9 | 9 / 5 = 1.8 | Php174,800 |
| 10 | 10 / 5 = 2.0 | Php194,222 |
- Computation of Income for Contractual Seafarers and Other Contract-Based Overseas Worker.
Formula: Equivalent Monthly Household Income = Gross Income Earned During the Contract Period ÷ 12
Example 1 – Household Income Within the Applicable Threshold
Household Size: 5 members
Contract Duration: 6 months
Gross Income Earned During the Year: P648,000
Equivalent Monthly Household Income: P648,000 ÷ 12 = P54,000/month
Applicable Monthly Threshold (5 members): P97,111
Result: Qualified, since P54,000 is below the applicable threshold.
Example 2 – Household Income Exceeding the Applicable Threshold
Household Size: 6 members
Contract Duration: 8 months
Gross Income Earned During the Year: P1,560,000
Equivalent Monthly Household Income: P1,560,000 ÷ 12 = P130,000/month
Adjusted Monthly Threshold (6 members): = P97,111 × (6 ÷ 5) = P116,533
Result: Not Qualified, since P130,000 exceeds the adjusted threshold.