HAPPY SCHOOL MOVEMENT. Dr. Edil Abalos (left) during the Kapisanan Ng mga Brodkasters sa Pilipinas Pangasinan chapter forum with Radyo Pilipinas Dagupan manager Bernie Errasquin (right). DepEd 1 is advocating scouting and sports in education through the “Happy School Movement”. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Information Agency Pangasinan)
DAGUPAN CITY -- The Department of Education (DepEd) 1 (Ilocos region) is advocating scouting and sports in education through the “Happy School Movement”.
DepEd-1 has launched the movement alongside the regional launch of Brigada Eskwela.
Dr. Edilberto Abalos, chief education support services division of DepEd-1, said the program aims to develop the children holistically.
"Scouting is one (of the) best ways to teach children discipline. And sports is also essential as children now have no physical activities," he said during the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas - Pangasinan chapter forum on Thursday.
Abalos said they encourage the putting up of playgrounds for children.
He also noted that discipline should begin at home.
"Parents should be the first teachers of children. The home should be the first place where discipline should be first taught," he added.
Meanwhile, Abalos said he approves of the mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), noting it is necessary to strengthen students’ discipline.
He said the alleged abuses in ROTC in schools before were isolated cases. (PNA)
