August 02, 2024

Education, Environment

The DepEd, in partnership with the 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 school with main and primary programs or projects for the environment or ecology in the said organization. The objective of Yes-O are; (a) Be aware and create awareness in others of the state of the Philippines environment and ecology, (b) Establish specific and doable programs, projects and activities to address issues and concern on the environment and ecology, (c) Network with other government and non-government organizations with regard to support and assistance to programs, projects and activities of the organization, (d) Encourage community participation and initiative in environmental and ecological movements and actions, and (e) Develop among members and the community the proper environmental values, skills and attitudes.