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This book is dedicated to Philippine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio, the 15th Vice President of the Philippines Republic.  The book is part the learning kit in her "The PagbaBAGo: A Million Learners and Trees Campaign is a flagship initiative of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) that combines efforts to promote education and foster a sustainable and enhanced National Greening Program of the government."

This twofold program is designed to make a meaningful impact across the country by distributing one (1) million bags with school supplies and dental kits and planting one (1) million seedlings.

The program initially aimed to alleviate the financial challenges associated with providing school supplies to learners. Over time, the program has expanded to address the pressing climate change issue through tree-planting efforts.

By distributing bags with school supplies and dental kits, PagbaBAGo supports learners and their families, making education more accessible and less economically challenging. At the same time, planting seedlings and mangroves contributes to coastal and marine ecosystems, enhances the national greening program, enhances biodiversity conservation, and responds strategically to climate challenges

Vice President Sara Z. Duterte also implemented the same program during her tenure as the Mayor of Davao City. It has since been elevated to a national level and became one of her flagship programs under the OVP following her election in 2022.

Now, PagbaBAGo is implemented nationwide through the OVP’s Central Office, ten (10) Satellite Offices, and two (2) Extension Offices.

The program targets learners and their families in crisis or difficult situations, ensuring that help is directed where it is most needed. To enhance the program's reach and effectiveness, it partners with key organizations such as the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local gover

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