February 12, 2026

Environment

In view thereof, the Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), establishes the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (Yes-O) as the only recognized co-curricular environmental club or organization in the schools and consolidates all other environmental and/or ecology clubs or organizations in with main and primary programs or projects for the environment or ecology in the said Organization. Objectives: Be aware and create awareness in others of the state of the Philippine environment and ecology, including prevailing issues and concerns relative thereto; Establish specific and doable programs; and activities to address issues and concerns on the environment and ecology; Network with other government and non-government organizations, including Youth for Environment in Schools (YES) Organizations in otter schools within the division and region, with regard to support and assistance to programs, projects and activities of the organization; Encourage community participation and initiative in environmental and ecological movements and actions; and Develop among members and the community proper environmental values, skills and attitudes.