A total of 1,500 trees were planted by more than 250 employees of different government agencies in the region as well as those from non-government organizations (NGOs).
Spearheaded by the Central Luzon Association of Regional Officers (CLARO), the planting of trees was conducted at mountainous portions of Sitio Kinainisan in Bagac; planted trees included narra and mahogany variety.
In a recently concluded study on "Improving the Learning Condition of Elementary Pupils" by the Department of Education, they found out that childrens' health should be given top priority. This is the reason why major programs were launched to improve the physical condition of every FIlipino child. Some of these programs are Supplementary Feeding Program and Dental and Medical check-ups.
The first day of school is always an adventure and it is very important day for both the teacher and the pupils. It is on this day when expectations begin and may also end, especially on the part of pupils. It serves as a hint on what kind of class, kind of atmosphere they may have (exiting/ boring) for year-along engagement.
Refusal to change is the person's immediate reaction every time a change has to be imposed. Upon hearing about the DepEd's K+12 policy, a lot of apprehensions had been given by some educators, parents and students.
Financial preparedness of the department for the implementation of this policy has been questioned. Parents perceived that the additional 2 years in high school would be an additional burden to their family's meager income. Students rejected on this policy, because for them, their agony in studying would be prolonged.
