DepEd celebrates Earth Day
By DIVINA PAGALAN-ACEDILLA
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1481, s. 2008 declaring April 22 of every year as the Philippines’ Earth Day, the Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the Makakalikasan value of learners and personnel, especially in the light of climate change.
Based on Memorandum Order No. 018 s. 2021 issued by DepEd secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, including schools district offices, schools division offices (SDOs) and regional offices (ROs) are encouraged to participate in the online celebration of Earth Day with the theme, PINASiglang Mundo (Restore the Earth), from April 20 to 22, 2021.
The Earth Day Online Celebration is aimed to promote environment protection among DepEd stakeholders, rally more learners and personnel to be engaged in environmental actions, and provide a platform for learners to showcase their commitment to earth restoration.
During the celebration of Earth Day, DepEd also supports the program of the Climate Change Commission on April 22, 20121, 7:3O a.m. to 3:3O p.m. ###
