Start of classes for SY 2016-2017 will be on June 13, 2016 as stated in DM 53, s2016.
FROM THE MEMO:
In commemoration of the 118th Celebration of Philippine Independence Day, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA) formerly National Education Testing and Research Center (NETRC), together with the assistance of personnel from schools division offices (SDOs) and schools, shall administer the 2016 Special Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) for free in all schools divisions nationwide. The conduct of the test will be on June 19 instead of June 12 due to the START OF CLASSES ON JUNE 13, 2016 .