THE Department of Education (DepEd) has recently called for the protection of heritage trees in public schools and promotion of its educational and historical values in the 64th episode of 'Stories for a better normal: Philippines' heritage trees in schools.'

'It is always a good opportunity for DepEd and for us educators to bring environmental education to homes and communities. Our country has been blessed with enormous biodiversity, and our heritage trees are one of our national treasures. We must appreciate and teach our young generation on how to further protect it,' Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said.