In order to combat global warming, Philippine Department of Education Secretary, Jesli Lapus, penned Department Education order No. 33, directing all public and private schools to conduct annual tree-panting, tree-growing, and tree-caring activities in their campuses and nearby communities. Also in the directive was an order to not cut down any trees in schools.
The campuses are also mandated to establish mini-forests and plant nurseries, as well as to conduct symposia and other related activities that would increase awareness on the environment and global warming.
Emphasis was placed on planting trees endemic to the Philippines such as Narra, Molave, Acacia, and Kamagong.
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Category: Global Warming, Climate Change
