Anonymous complaints are not automatically acted upon under DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2006. Section 8(d) of the Order states that "No action shall be taken on an anonymous complaint, unless the Disciplining Authority decides to adopt the same and file it motu proprio." This means that the disciplining authority has the discretion to decide whether to pursue an anonymous complaint or not. If the disciplining authority finds that the anonymous complaint has sufficient merit and substance, they may choose to adopt the complaint and file it as a motu proprio case, meaning that the disciplining authority initiates the administrative proceedings on its own based on the information provided in the anonymous complaint. However, if the disciplining authority determines that the anonymous complaint lacks sufficient basis or evidence to warrant further action, they may choose not to act upon it. The decision to pursue or not to pursue an anonymous complaint rests solely on the judgment of the disciplining authority. It is important to note that while anonymous complaints may be considered in certain circumstances, the Department of Education encourages complainants to identify themselves when filing complaints to ensure proper investigation and due process. Providing one's identity lends credibility to the complaint and allows the disciplining authority to gather additional information or clarifications from the complainant if necessary. In summary, anonymous complaints are not automatically acted upon under DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2006. The disciplining authority has the discretion to adopt and file an anonymous complaint as a motu proprio case if it finds sufficient merit and substance in the complaint. However, the Department of Education encourages complainants to identify themselves when filing complaints to facilitate proper investigation and due process.